Towns & cities · North West England
Westward
Westward — village and civil parish in Cumbria, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wigton · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Westward is located in the Scottish Lowlands, with the nearest railway station being Wigton, which is 4.6 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Westward is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 814 people. Address: CA7. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Cumbria, UK". Coordinates: 54.7920°, -3.1330°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Westward is a small village and civil parish in the English county of Cumbria. It had a population of 814, at the 2001 census, increasing slightly to 838 at the 2011 Census. Westward is located on the south side of the Wiza Beck. It is 3.3 miles (5.3 km) to the south of the town of Wigton. Administratively it forms part of the district of Cumberland. The Nobel prize winner William Henry Bragg was born in Westward in 1862.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7920, -3.1330
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Westward
- Postcode
- CA7
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Population
- 814
- Nearest railway station
- Wigton — 4.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1964975 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Westward, Cumbria (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Hilda's Church, Westward - geograph.org.uk - 522701.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Roman temple in Westward
Follies · 2.0 km
Olenacvm Roman fort
Archaeological sites · 2.1 km
Red Dial
Villages · 2.3 km
Clea Hall Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 2.4 km
Highmoor Bell Tower
Memorials & monuments · 3.1 km
Wigton
Museums · 3.8 km
Church of St Mary
Historic churches · 3.9 km
Crosshill
Vineyards · 3.9 km
Moore Memorial Fountain
Memorials & monuments · 4.1 km
Kings Arms Walter Willsons
Historic pubs · 4.1 km
Greenwood House Folly
Memorials & monuments · 4.1 km
The John Peel Theatre
Theatres · 4.2 km
Westward is a town located in the Scottish Lowlands with a population of 814. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 814
- Constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Westward
51 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Westward →
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
All Saints Church, Boltongate
All Saints Church, Boltongate — Grade I listed church in Boltongate, Cumbria, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary — church in Wigton, Cumbria, England, UK.
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📷 4Historic pubs · North West England
Oddfellows Arms
Oddfellows Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
St Kentigern's Church, Caldbeck
St Kentigern's Church, Caldbeck — Grade I listed church in Caldbeck, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
📷 3Watermills · North West England
The Howk Bobbin Mill
The Howk Bobbin Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · North West England
The John Peel Theatre
The John Peel Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Warnell Hall
Warnell Hall — house in Sebergham, Allerdale, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Whelpo Bridge
Whelpo Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Olenacvm Roman fort
Olenacvm Roman fort — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Hesket Bridge
Hesket Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
War Memorial on Village Green
War Memorial on Village Green — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Mealsgate War Memorial
Mealsgate War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Ireby War Memorial
Ireby War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Boltongate War Memorial
Boltongate War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Wigton, Woodside and Oulton War Memorial
Wigton, Woodside and Oulton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · North West England
Potts Gill Fold
Potts Gill Fold — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
John Peel's Grave
John Peel's Grave — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
The Roughton Stone
The Roughton Stone — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Moore Memorial Fountain
Moore Memorial Fountain — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Highmoor Bell Tower
Highmoor Bell Tower — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · North West England
Greenwood House Folly
Greenwood House Folly — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · North West England
Wigton School
Wigton School — a school heritage in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Follies · North West England
Roman temple in Westward
Roman temple in Westward — a temple folly in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Olenacvm Roman fort
Olenacvm Roman fort — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Caravan parks · North West England
Clea Hall Holiday Park
Clea Hall Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Highmoor Bell Tower
Highmoor Bell Tower — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · North West England
Wigton
Wigton — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Westward
Places to stay
📷 3Caravan parks · North West England
Clea Hall Holiday Park
Clea Hall Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Crofton Hall CL
Crofton Hall CL — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hostels · North West England
Caldbeck Glamping Barns & Bothy
Caldbeck Glamping Barns & Bothy — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Caravan parks · North West England
Larches Caravan Park
Larches Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Caldbeck Camping
Caldbeck Camping — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 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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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Spinners Arms
Spinners Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Greyhound Inn
The Greyhound Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westward?
- Westward is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7), in the parish of Westward.
- What is Westward?
- Westward — village and civil parish in Cumbria, UK.
- How do I get to Westward?
- The nearest railway station is Wigton, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA7.
- Is Westward a protected site?
- Yes — Westward is part of the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Westward free to visit?
- Yes, Westward is free to enter.
- How do I get to Westward?
- The nearest railway station is Wigton, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7.