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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · North West England

The Ancient Oak & Fish Steps

In or near Claughton.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

The Ancient Oak & Fish Steps — a historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

OS Bench Mark - geograph.org.uk - 6989837

Phil Johnstone — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Lancaster · 6.5 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

The Ancient Oak & Fish Steps is a historic house located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2019

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Ancient Oak & Fish Steps are located in North-West England. This historic site features a notable ancient oak tree and the fish steps, which were designed to aid the migration of fish. The area is a significant point of interest for both its natural and historical elements.

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

Coordinates
54.0758, -2.7202
County
Lancashire
District
Lancaster
Parish
Caton-with-Littledale
Postcode
LA2 9RW
Parliamentary constituency
Morecambe and Lunesdale
Nearest railway station
Lancaster6.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Ancient Oak & Fish Steps?
The Ancient Oak & Fish Steps is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA2 9RW), in the parish of Caton-with-Littledale.
What is The Ancient Oak & Fish Steps?
The Ancient Oak & Fish Steps — a historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Ancient Oak & Fish Steps?
The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA2 9RW.
Is The Ancient Oak & Fish Steps a protected site?
Yes — The Ancient Oak & Fish Steps is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to The Ancient Oak & Fish Steps?
The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA2 9RW.