Natural landmarks · North West England
Saltom Bay
In or near St Bees.
Saltom Bay — a natural feature in england north east.
David Medcalf — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Corkickle · 1.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Saltom Bay is a named natural feature in england north east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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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
Saltom Bay is a natural landmark located in North-East England. It is characterised by its rugged coastline and scenic views of the North Sea. The area is noted for its geological features and biodiversity, attracting visitors interested in nature and coastal walks. The bay provides opportunities for exploration and observation of local wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5333, -3.6000
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Whitehaven
- Postcode
- CA28 9PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Nearest railway station
- Corkickle — 1.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2638631 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Saltom Bay?
- Saltom Bay is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA28 9PE), in the parish of Whitehaven.
- What is Saltom Bay?
- Saltom Bay — a natural feature in england north east.
- How do I get to Saltom Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Corkickle, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA28 9PE.
- Is Saltom Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Saltom Bay is part of the St. Bees Head SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Saltom Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Corkickle, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA28 9PE.