Villages · North West England
Oulton
In or near Westward.
Oulton — a village in scotland lowlands.
Nigel Thompson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wigton · 0.5 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Oulton is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features typical characteristics of the region, including agricultural landscapes and historical architecture. The village offers a glimpse into rural life in Scotland, with a close-knit community and local amenities that cater to residents and visitors alike.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8333, -3.1667
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Woodside
- Postcode
- CA7 0EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Wigton — 0.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640827 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Wigton, Woodside and Oulton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
The John Peel Theatre
Theatres · 0.9 km
Kings Arms Walter Willsons
Historic pubs · 1.0 km
Moore Memorial Fountain
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Church of St Mary
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Wigton
Museums · 1.2 km
Wigton School
Natural landmarks · 1.8 km
Highmoor Bell Tower
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Olenacvm Roman fort
Archaeological sites · 3.0 km
Greenwood House Folly
Memorials & monuments · 3.1 km
Roman temple in Westward
Follies · 3.1 km
Waverton
Villages · 3.3 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Wigton, Woodside and Oulton War Memorial
Wigton, Woodside and Oulton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · North West England
The John Peel Theatre
The John Peel Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Kings Arms Walter Willsons
Kings Arms Walter Willsons in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Moore Memorial Fountain
Moore Memorial Fountain — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary — church in Wigton, Cumbria, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · North West England
Wigton
Wigton — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Oulton
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Crofton Hall CL
Crofton Hall CL — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Caravan parks · North West England
Clea Hall Holiday Park
Clea Hall Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
The Bush Inn
The Bush Inn — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Caravan parks · North West England
Larches Caravan Park
Larches Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Camping at cardewlees
Camping at cardewlees — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Orton Grange Park Home Living
Orton Grange Park Home Living — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Kings Arms Walter Willsons
Kings Arms Walter Willsons in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Historic pubs · North West England
Oddfellows Arms
Oddfellows Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Greyhound Inn
The Greyhound Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Spinners Arms
Spinners Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oulton?
- Oulton is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 0EE), in the parish of Woodside.
- What is Oulton?
- Oulton — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Oulton?
- The nearest railway station is Wigton, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA7 0EE.
- Is Oulton a protected site?
- Yes — Oulton is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Oulton?
- The nearest railway station is Wigton, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 0EE.