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Towns & cities · North West England

Thackthwaite

Free admission

Thackthwaite — village in Cumbria, United Kingdom.

Thackthwaite, towns & cities in North West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Thackthwaite is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Cumbria, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.6006°, -3.3200°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Thackthwaite is a village in Cumbria, England, from which hikers can climb Low Fell and Fellbarrow. The place-name contains thwaite ("clearing"). A second place called Thackthwaite is located just to the north of Little Mell Fell, at 54°37′17″N 2°53′31″W.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
54.6006, -3.3200
District
Cumberland
Parish
Loweswater
Postcode
CA13 0RP
Parliamentary constituency
Penrith and Solway

Sources

Other places nearby

Thackthwaite is located in the Scottish Lowlands. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.

At a glance

Constituency
Penrith and Solway

Things to see in Thackthwaite

64 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Thackthwaite

Blake Fell📷 5

Natural landmarks · North West England

Blake Fell

Blake Fell — mountain in United Kingdom.

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Blake Fell📷 5

Mountains & hills · North West England

Blake Fell

Blake Fell — Named summit at 572.6 m.

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Burnbank Fell📷 3

Natural landmarks · North West England

Burnbank Fell

Burnbank Fell — mountain in United Kingdom.

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Burnbank Fell📷 3

Mountains & hills · North West England

Burnbank Fell

Burnbank Fell — Named summit at 475 m.

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Cogra Moss📷 5

Reservoirs & lochs · North West England

Cogra Moss

Cogra Moss — reservoir in Cumbria, England, UK.

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Gavel Fell (summit)📷 3

Mountains & hills · North West England

Gavel Fell (summit)

Gavel Fell (summit) — Named summit at 524.3 m.

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Hopegill Head📷 3

Natural landmarks · North West England

Hopegill Head

Hopegill Head — mountain in United Kingdom.

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Hopegill Head📷 3

Mountains & hills · North West England

Hopegill Head

Hopegill Head — Named summit at 769.6 m.

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Direction Sign – Signpost on the A5086 near Lamplugh - geograph.org.uk - 7598956📷 3

Viewpoints · North West England

Kelton Limestone Quarry

Kelton Limestone Quarry is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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Ladyside Pike📷 3

Mountains & hills · North West England

Ladyside Pike

Ladyside Pike — Named summit at 703.5 m.

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Low Fell📷 3

Natural landmarks · North West England

Low Fell

Low Fell — mountain in United Kingdom.

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Low Fell (summit)📷 3

Mountains & hills · North West England

Low Fell (summit)

Low Fell (summit) — Named summit at 422.5 m.

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Loweswater📷 3

Natural landmarks · North West England

Loweswater

Loweswater — lake in the United Kingdom.

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Sand Hill📷 3

Mountains & hills · North West England

Sand Hill

Sand Hill — Named summit at 756 m.

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Whiteside📷 3

Natural landmarks · North West England

Whiteside

Whiteside — mountain in United Kingdom.

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Whiteside (Wainwright)📷 3

Mountains & hills · North West England

Whiteside (Wainwright)

Whiteside (Wainwright) — Named summit at 707 m.

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Whiteside East Top📷 3

Mountains & hills · North West England

Whiteside East Top

Whiteside East Top — Named summit at 719.4 m.

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Whiteside-Gasgale Crags Summit📷 3

Mountains & hills · North West England

Whiteside-Gasgale Crags Summit

Whiteside-Gasgale Crags Summit — Named summit at 703.3 m.

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Footbridge near Waterend - geograph.org.uk - 2811367📷 5

Hostels · North West England

Swallow Barn

Swallow Barn — a hostel in england north east.

lakelandcampingbarns.co.uk
The road near High Millgillhead - geograph.org.uk - 7355793📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Inglenook Caravan Park

Inglenook Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north east.

inglenookcaravanpark.com
A field near Loweswater - geograph.org.uk - 2595707📷 5

Villages · North West England

Loweswater

Loweswater — a village in england north east.

War Memorial in Lamplugh Churchyard - geograph.org.uk - 4019954📷 5

Villages · North West England

Lamplugh

Lamplugh — a village in england north east.

Murton Fell (Knock Murton) - geograph.org.uk - 3309968📷 5

Mountains & hills · North West England

Knock Murton

Knock Murton — a hill or mountain in england north east.

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Sheep at Lanthwaite Gate - geograph.org.uk - 6214843📷 5

Mountains & hills · North West England

Brackenthwaite Hows

Brackenthwaite Hows — a hill or mountain in england north east.

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Nearby

Gated Field at the Hopebeck Road Junction - geograph.org.uk - 5492371📷 5

Mountains & hills · North West England

Redhow Crags

Redhow Crags — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 166 m.

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Gated Field at the Hopebeck Road Junction - geograph.org.uk - 5492371📷 5

Mountains & hills · North West England

Redhow Crags

Redhow Crags — a hill or mountain in england north east.

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Littlethwaite, near Lorton - geograph.org.uk - 2220095📷 5

Mountains & hills · North West England

Broadmoor Hill

Broadmoor Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 245 m.

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Whit Beck in Lawton Vale - geograph.org.uk - 6184629📷 5

Mountains & hills · North West England

Cragged Head

Cragged Head — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 128 m.

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Sourfoot Fell, from the track to Low Fell - geograph.org.uk - 2219926📷 5

Mountains & hills · North West England

Sourfoot Fell

Sourfoot Fell — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 411 m.

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Low Fell (summit)📷 3

Mountains & hills · North West England

Low Fell (summit)

Low Fell (summit) — Named summit at 422.5 m.

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Where to eat & stay near Thackthwaite

Places to stay

River Cocker - geograph.org.uk - 2220019📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Whinfell Caravan Park

Whinfell Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Freewhinfellcaravanpark.co.uk
Lorton Low Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 2220017📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite

Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

The graveyard of St Cuthbert's church, Lorton - geograph.org.uk - 3003480📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Wheatsheaf Caravan and Camping Park

Wheatsheaf Caravan and Camping Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Freewheatsheafinnlorton.co.uk
Footbridge near Waterend - geograph.org.uk - 2811367📷 5

Hostels · North West England

Swallow Barn

Swallow Barn — a hostel in england north east.

lakelandcampingbarns.co.uk
A66 South of Cockermouth - geograph.org.uk - 3490406📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Violet Bank holiday Home Park

Violet Bank holiday Home Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

violetbank.co.uk
The Fish Inn - geograph.org.uk - 4213120📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Syke Farm Campsite

Syke Farm Campsite — a campsite in england north east.

Freesykefarmcampsite.com

Places to eat & drink

Woodland path in the grounds of the Pheasant Inn - geograph.org.uk - 7334714📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

The Pheasant Inn

The Pheasant Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Stained glass in the Co-op - geograph.org.uk - 2294797📷 5

Cafés · North West England

YHA Cafe

YHA Cafe — a café in scotland lowlands.

yha.org.uk
Bridges in Borrowdale - geograph.org.uk - 6184993📷 7

Cafés · North West England

Grange Bridge Cottage

Grange Bridge Cottage — a café in england north east.

grangebridgecottage.com
Lowther Street, Whitehaven - geograph.org.uk - 6239742📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Fox and Grapes

Fox and Grapes in England North West, United Kingdom.

Oddfellows Arms📷 4

Historic pubs · North West England

Oddfellows Arms

Oddfellows Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕oddfellows-caldbeck.co.uk
Fields north of Grasmere - geograph.org.uk - 3350755📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

The Travellers Rest

The Travellers Rest in England North West, United Kingdom.

Freelakedistrictinns.co.uk

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Aston juxta Mondrum📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Thackthwaite?
Thackthwaite is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA13 0RP), in the parish of Loweswater.
What is Thackthwaite?
Thackthwaite — village in Cumbria, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Thackthwaite?
Drivers can use postcode CA13 0RP.
Is Thackthwaite a protected site?
Yes — Thackthwaite is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Thackthwaite free to visit?
Yes, Thackthwaite is free to enter.
How do I get to Thackthwaite?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CA13 0RP. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.