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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · North East England

Midgeholme

In or near Coanwood.

Free admission

Midgeholme in England North East, United Kingdom.

Footpath to High Midgeholme - geograph.org.uk - 424059

Alexander P Kapp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Slaggyford · 7.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Midgeholme, the nearest railway station is Slaggyford, located 7.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CA8 7LX. Entry to Midgeholme is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Midgeholme is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Geltsdale & Glendue Fells SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Midgeholme is a hamlet and civil parish in the Cumberland district, Cumbria, England. At the 2001 census the parish had a population of 67. The parish is bordered to the north by Farlam; to the east by Hartleyburn and Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh, both in Northumberland; to the south by Geltsdale; and to the west by Hayton. Cold Fell, at 621 metres (2,037 ft), is on the boundary of Midgeholme and Geltsdale parishes. The hamlet of Midgeholme and the disused Midgeholme Coalfield are in the north east of the parish, near the A689 road between Brampton and Lambley.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
54.9234, -2.5617
District
Cumberland
Parish
Midgeholme
Postcode
CA8 7LX
Parliamentary constituency
Carlisle
Nearest railway station
Slaggyford7.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Midgeholme?
Midgeholme is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 7LX), in the parish of Midgeholme.
What is Midgeholme?
Midgeholme in England North East, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Midgeholme?
The nearest railway station is Slaggyford, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 7LX.
Is Midgeholme a protected site?
Yes — Midgeholme is part of the Geltsdale & Glendue Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Midgeholme free to visit?
Yes, Midgeholme is free to enter.
How do I get to Midgeholme?
The nearest railway station is Slaggyford, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 7LX.