Viewpoints · North West England
Old Coastguard look-out
In or near St Bees.
Old Coastguard look-out is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- St Bees · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Old Coastguard look-out is a named viewpoint in North-West England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Whitehaven and Workington parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is St Bees, about 1.8 km away. Postcode area CA27.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: St. Bees Head SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old Coastguard look-out is a viewpoint located in St. Bees, North-West England. It is part of the St. Bees Head Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), recognised for its unique coastal ecology. The site offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes and coastline.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4917, -3.6192
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- St. Bees
- Postcode
- CA27 0ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Nearest railway station
- St Bees — 1.8 km
Sources
- osm: n3851832019 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Coastguard look-out?
- Old Coastguard look-out is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA27 0ET), in the parish of St. Bees.
- What is Old Coastguard look-out?
- Old Coastguard look-out is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Coastguard look-out?
- The nearest railway station is St Bees, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA27 0ET.
- Is Old Coastguard look-out a protected site?
- Yes — Old Coastguard look-out is part of the St. Bees Head SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Old Coastguard look-out free to visit?
- Yes, Old Coastguard look-out is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Coastguard look-out?
- The nearest railway station is St Bees, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA27 0ET.