Scotforth is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA1 4AW), in the parish of Scotforth.

How do I get to Scotforth?

The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA1 4AW.

How do I get to Scotforth?

The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA1 4AW.

Villages · North West England

Scotforth

In or near Scotforth.

Scotforth — a village in england north west.

Workshop building, Lancaster University - geograph.org.uk - 5959480 — David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Lancaster · 3.9 km

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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Place summary

Scotforth is a village located in North-West England. It features a mix of residential and rural landscapes, typical of the region. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere with local amenities and access to nearby attractions in the surrounding area. The village serves as a convenient base for exploring the broader North-West region.

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Coordinates: 54.0167, -2.7833
County: Lancashire
District: Lancaster
Parish: Scotforth
Postcode: LA1 4AW
Parliamentary constituency: Lancaster and Wyre
Nearest railway station: Lancaster — 3.9 km

Sources

manual: geonames-2638362 (CC BY 4.0)

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Castles · North West England

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Theatres · North West England

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Public art & sculpture · North West England

Metamorphasis of Daphne

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Free🐕↗ lancasterarts.org

Bowland College, Lancaster University – 1967 - geograph.org.uk - 6781962

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Public art & sculpture · North West England

Sesqui

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Mountains & hills · North West England

Peter Scott Gallery

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Where to eat & stay near Scotforth

Places to stay

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Caravan parks · North West England

Glen Tarn Caravan Park

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Caravan parks · North West England

Lower Kit Brow Caravan Site

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Free↗ caravanclub.co.uk

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Campsites · North West England

Herons Wood

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Free↗ caravanclub.co.uk

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Caravan parks · North West England

Ashton Hall Caravan Park

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Free↗ ashtonhallcaravanpark.co.uk

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Campsites · North West England

Berrys Farm Campsite

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Caravan parks · North West England

Glasson Marina Holiday Park

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