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Viewpoints · West Midlands

The Lookout

In or near Middleton.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible🐾 Dog-friendly

The Lookout is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Shallow lake in the Middleton RSPB reserve - geograph.org.uk - 7604939

Richard Law — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Best time of year
Clear days year-round
Nearest railway station
Wilnecote · 2.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

The Lookout is a named viewpoint in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. It sits within the Tamworth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wilnecote, about 2.1 km away. Postcode area B77.

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From the Wikipedia article

A lookout or look-out is a person on a ship in charge of the observation of the sea for hazards, other ships, land, etc.. Lookout may also refer to:

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

Coordinates
52.5969, -1.7012
County
Staffordshire
District
Tamworth
Parish
Tamworth, unparished area
Postcode
B77 1LZ
Parliamentary constituency
Tamworth
Nearest railway station
Wilnecote2.1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Lookout?
The Lookout is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B77 1LZ), in the parish of Tamworth, unparished area.
What is The Lookout?
The Lookout is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Lookout?
The nearest railway station is Wilnecote, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode B77 1LZ.
Is The Lookout free to visit?
Yes, The Lookout is free to enter.
How do I get to The Lookout?
The nearest railway station is Wilnecote, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B77 1LZ.