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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · North West England

Scales

In or near Swarthmoor.

Scales — a village in england north west.

Teardrop shaped grass island - geograph.org.uk - 3757817

Stephen Middlemiss — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Dalton · 4.5 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: Morecambe Bay SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Scales is a village located in North-West England. It features a mix of residential properties and rural landscapes typical of the region. The village is part of the local governance structure and reflects the characteristics of small English communities. Visitors can expect a quiet, rural atmosphere with access to surrounding countryside.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.1408, -3.1143
Parish
Aldingham
Postcode
LA12 0PB
Parliamentary constituency
Barrow and Furness
Nearest railway station
Dalton4.5 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Lane down Scales Haggs - geograph.org.uk - 8127836📷 3

Farms (open to visitors) · North West England

Lime kiln 100m east of Scales Green Farm

Lime kiln 100m east of Scales Green Farm — a Grade II*-listed farm in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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Telecomms Mast - geograph.org.uk - 8126755📷 3

Farms (open to visitors) · North West England

Lime kiln and associated lime shed 680m south east of Scales Green Farm

Lime kiln and associated lime shed 680m south east of Scales Green Farm — a Grade II*-listed farm in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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Gleaston Castle📷 5

Hill forts · North West England

Gleaston Castle

Gleaston Castle — 14th-century enclosure castle in England.

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Gleaston Castle - geograph.org.uk - 8125544📷 5

Mountains & hills · North West England

Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill — a hill or mountain in england north west.

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Aldingham Hall - geograph.org.uk - 2816202📷 5

Castles · North West England

Aldingham

Aldingham is a village and civil parish in the Westmorland and Furness Unitary Authority of Cumbria, England. Historically in Lancashire, it is situated on the east coast of the Furness peninsula, fac

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St. Cuthberts Church, Aldingham - geograph.org.uk - 271179📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Stonard Monument Approximately 18 Metres To North Of St Cuthbert Church

Stonard Monument Approximately 18 Metres To North Of St Cuthbert Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Scales

Places to stay

Grazing near Colt Park Farm - geograph.org.uk - 6891575📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Doe Wood Lodges

Doe Wood Lodges — a caravan park in england north west.

Coutryside east of Newbiggin - geograph.org.uk - 6996896📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Seacroft Caravan Park

Seacroft Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.

Freeseacroftpark.co.uk
Coutryside east of Newbiggin - geograph.org.uk - 6996896📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

High Farm Holiday Site

High Farm Holiday Site — a caravan park in england north west.

Central Drive at Croftlands in Ulverston - geograph.org.uk - 5961984📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Bardsea Leisure Park

Bardsea Leisure Park — a caravan park in england north west.

Freebardsealeisure.co.uk
The sea wall alongside Coast Road - geograph.org.uk - 7723106📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Meadowlands Caravan Park

Meadowlands Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.

Swarthmoor Hall, Ulverston - geograph.org.uk - 7822995📷 5

Hotels · North West England

Swarthmoor Hall

Swarthmoor Hall — a hotel in england north west.

Freeswarthmoorhall.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Hartley's Restaurant in Dalton - geograph.org.uk - 7286651📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Chappells Tavern

Chappells Tavern in England North West, United Kingdom.

Dove Cottage on Hard Knotts Lane - geograph.org.uk - 7723042📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Crofters Public House

Crofters Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.

Crossing over the railway at Furness Abbey - geograph.org.uk - 7004349📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Furness Abbey Hotel

Furness Abbey Hotel in England North West, United Kingdom.

Christmas decorations in the snow, King Street, Ulverston - geograph.org.uk - 7664531📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Hoppers Public House

Hoppers Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.

Roa Island Road - geograph.org.uk - 8126722📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

The Concle Public House

The Concle Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.

Barrow-in-Furness scene - geograph.org.uk - 7003842📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

The Lord Ramsden Public House

The Lord Ramsden Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.

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George VI postbox on Crewe Road, Wistaston - geograph.org.uk - 5226017📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Scales?
Scales is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA12 0PB), in the parish of Aldingham.
What is Scales?
Scales — a village in england north west.
How do I get to Scales?
The nearest railway station is Dalton, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA12 0PB.
Is Scales a protected site?
Yes — Scales is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
How do I get to Scales?
The nearest railway station is Dalton, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA12 0PB.