Natural landmarks · North West England
RAF ROTOR Transmit site
In or near Newton Arlosh.
RAF ROTOR Transmit site — a natural landmark in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Ian S — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sillloth Miniature Railway · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
RAF ROTOR Transmit site is a natural landmark located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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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
The RAF ROTOR Transmit site is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This facility was part of a Cold War-era radar system designed for air defence. Its historical significance lies in its role within the UK's military infrastructure during a critical period.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8632, -3.3001
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Holme Low
- Postcode
- CA7 4PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Sillloth Miniature Railway — 5.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/768061484 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is RAF ROTOR Transmit site?
- RAF ROTOR Transmit site is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 4PT), in the parish of Holme Low.
- What is RAF ROTOR Transmit site?
- RAF ROTOR Transmit site — a natural landmark in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to RAF ROTOR Transmit site?
- The nearest railway station is Sillloth Miniature Railway, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA7 4PT.
- Is RAF ROTOR Transmit site a protected site?
- Yes — RAF ROTOR Transmit site is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is RAF ROTOR Transmit site free to visit?
- Yes, RAF ROTOR Transmit site is free to enter.
- How do I get to RAF ROTOR Transmit site?
- The nearest railway station is Sillloth Miniature Railway, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 4PT.