Villages · North West England
Torpenhow
In or near Bassenthwaite.
Torpenhow — a village in scotland lowlands.
David Purchase — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aspatria · 6.0 km
About
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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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Torpenhow is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village offers a glimpse into the local community life and the surrounding landscape. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere typical of this region, with opportunities for exploring nearby countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7460, -3.2407
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Blennerhasset and Torpenhow
- Postcode
- CA7 1HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Aspatria — 6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2635654 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Torpenhow War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
St Michael's Church, Torpenhow
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Torpenhow Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
Larches Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 2.0 km
Harbybrow
Castles · 2.0 km
Harbybrow Tower
Literary houses · 2.0 km
Caer Mote Enclosure
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
Caer Mot
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Ireby Old Church
Historic churches · 2.2 km
Mealsgate
Castles · 2.5 km
Caermote Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
Caer Mote
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Torpenhow War Memorial
Torpenhow War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St Michael's Church, Torpenhow
St Michael's Church, Torpenhow — Grade I listed church in Blennerhasset and Torpenhow, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Torpenhow Hill
Torpenhow Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 205 m.
📷 3Caravan parks · North West England
Larches Caravan Park
Larches Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5📷 5Literary houses · North West England
Harbybrow Tower
Harbybrow Tower — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Where to eat & stay near Torpenhow
Places to stay
📷 3Caravan parks · North West England
Larches Caravan Park
Larches Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 4Caravan parks · North West England
Skiddaw View Holiday Park
Skiddaw View Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Keswick Lodge Retreat
Keswick Lodge Retreat — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Threapland Park
Threapland Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Linskeldfield Farm Camping
Linskeldfield Farm Camping — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Coal Beck Caravan Park
Coal Beck Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Pheasant Inn
The Pheasant Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Kings Arms Walter Willsons
Kings Arms Walter Willsons in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic pubs · North West England
Oddfellows Arms
Oddfellows Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Torpenhow?
- Torpenhow is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 1HW), in the parish of Blennerhasset and Torpenhow.
- What is Torpenhow?
- Torpenhow — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Torpenhow?
- The nearest railway station is Aspatria, about 6.0 km away. The nearest town is Bassenthwaite. Drivers can use postcode CA7 1HW.
- Is Torpenhow a protected site?
- Yes — Torpenhow is part of the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Torpenhow?
- The nearest railway station is Aspatria, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 1HW.