Villages · North West England
Rockcliffe
In or near Burgh by Sands.
Rockcliffe — a village in scotland lowlands.
Darrin Antrobus — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle · 5.8 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rockcliffe is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its coastal scenery and proximity to the Solway Firth. The area offers opportunities for walking and enjoying nature, with a mix of sandy beaches and rocky shorelines. Visitors can expect a tranquil setting, typical of rural Scottish coastal communities.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9333, -2.9833
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Kingmoor
- Postcode
- CA6 4BH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle — 5.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2639256 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rockcliffe?
- Rockcliffe is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA6 4BH), in the parish of Kingmoor.
- What is Rockcliffe?
- Rockcliffe — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Rockcliffe?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA6 4BH.
- Is Rockcliffe a protected site?
- Yes — Rockcliffe is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Rockcliffe?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6 4BH.