Natural landmarks · North West England
Townend
In or near Rydal.
Townend — a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Christine Matthews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Townend is a other located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Townend is a historic house located in North-West England, postcode LA23. It is notable for its well-preserved example of a traditional Lake District farmhouse. The property is a Grade II listed building, reflecting its significance in the region's architectural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4125, -2.9151
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Lakes
- Postcode
- LA23 1LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere — 3.7 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/169783827 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Townend?
- Townend is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA23 1LB), in the parish of Lakes.
- What is Townend?
- Townend — a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Townend?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA23 1LB.
- Is Townend a protected site?
- Yes — Townend is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Townend free to visit?
- Yes, Townend is free to enter.
- How do I get to Townend?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA23 1LB.