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Villages · North West England

Wiggonby

In or near Thursby.

Wiggonby — a village in scotland lowlands.

Close up, Elizabeth II postbox, Wiggonby - geograph.org.uk - 5002744

JThomas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Wigton · 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.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
  • Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Wiggonby is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. This area is characterised by its rural landscape and traditional Scottish architecture. Visitors can expect a quiet, pastoral setting typical of the region, with opportunities to explore the surrounding countryside. The village offers a glimpse into local life in a tranquil environment.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.8673, -3.0980
District
Cumberland
Parish
Aikton
Postcode
CA7 0JR
Parliamentary constituency
Penrith and Solway
Nearest railway station
Wigton6 km

Sources

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Down Hall moated site

Down Hall moated site — scheduled monument-listed castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Downhall — a castle in scotland lowlands.

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Knox Wood Wildlife Centre

Knox Wood Wildlife Centre — a zoo aquarium in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Crofton Hall CL — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

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Where to eat & stay near Wiggonby

Places to stay

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Campsites · North West England

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Camping at cardewlees — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

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Campsites · North West England

The Bush Inn

The Bush Inn — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

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Caravan parks · North West England

Cottage and Glendale Holiday Park

Cottage and Glendale Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

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Hostels · North West England

Carlisle City Hostel

Carlisle City Hostel — a hostel in scotland lowlands.

Places to eat & drink

Elizabeth II postbox, Wigton Post Office - geograph.org.uk - 5125269📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

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Historic pubs · North West England

The Greyhound Inn

The Greyhound Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Cafés · North West England

Crumbs

Crumbs — a café in scotland lowlands.

Elizabeth II postbox on The Square, Dalston - geograph.org.uk - 5122802📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

The Blue Bell

The Blue Bell in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · North West England

Horse And Farrier Public House

Horse And Farrier Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wiggonby?
Wiggonby is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 0JR), in the parish of Aikton.
What is Wiggonby?
Wiggonby — a village in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Wiggonby?
The nearest railway station is Wigton, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA7 0JR.
Is Wiggonby a protected site?
Yes — Wiggonby is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Wiggonby?
The nearest railway station is Wigton, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 0JR.