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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Thomas Arthur Leonard

In or near Braithwaite.

Free admission

Thomas Arthur Leonard — a memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.

Ascending Cat Bells - geograph.org.uk - 1573266

Michael Graham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Threlkeld Quarry · 8.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Thomas Arthur Leonard is a memorial located in england-north-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

360° viewimagery from 2022

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Buttermere Fells SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: BORROWDALE RAINFOREST

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Thomas Arthur Leonard (12 March 1864 – 19 July 1948) was a British social reformer. He was a pioneer in developing organised outdoor holidays for working people through the Co-operative Holidays Association and the Holiday Fellowship. He also helped to establish the Youth Hostels Association and the Ramblers' Association.

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

Coordinates
54.5774, -3.1672
District
Cumberland
Parish
Above Derwent
Postcode
CA12 5UE
Parliamentary constituency
Penrith and Solway
Nearest railway station
Threlkeld Quarry8.7 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Thomas Arthur Leonard?
Thomas Arthur Leonard is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 5UE), in the parish of Above Derwent.
What is Thomas Arthur Leonard?
Thomas Arthur Leonard — a memorial in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Thomas Arthur Leonard?
The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA12 5UE.
Is Thomas Arthur Leonard a protected site?
Yes — Thomas Arthur Leonard is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Buttermere Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Thomas Arthur Leonard free to visit?
Yes, Thomas Arthur Leonard is free to enter.
How do I get to Thomas Arthur Leonard?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 5UE. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.