Castles · North West England
Witherslack
In or near Cartmel Fell.
Witherslack — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Adrian Dust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Arnside · 5.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Witherslack is a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Whitbarrow SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Witherslack is a castle located in North-West England. It is notable for its historical significance within the region. The castle's architecture reflects the era in which it was built, showcasing features typical of its time.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
Witherslack was formerly a township and chapelry in Beetham parish, from 1866 Witherslack was a civil parish in its own right until it was abolished on 1 April 2015 and merged with Meathop and Ulpha to form "Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha".
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.2450, -2.8590
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha
- Postcode
- LA11 6RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Arnside — 5.1 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Witherslack (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Witherslack Cycle Barn Bunk House
Hostels · 1.1 km
St Paul's Church
Historic churches · 1.1 km
Witherslack War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Yewbarrow
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve
Forests & woodlands · 1.7 km
Ulpha Fell
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Bleacrag Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.9 km
Moss Howe Farm campsite
Campsites · 2.1 km
Whitbarrow
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Bridge Over Drainage Ditch At Sd 449 811
Historic bridges · 2.6 km
Wilson House Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.1 km
Meathop Fell Caravan Club Site
Caravan parks · 3.2 km
Nearby
📷 5Hostels · North West England
Witherslack Cycle Barn Bunk House
Witherslack Cycle Barn Bunk House — a hostel in england north west.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St Paul's Church
St Paul's Church — church in Witherslack, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Witherslack War Memorial
Witherslack War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Yewbarrow
Yewbarrow — a hill or mountain in england north west.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · North West England
Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve
Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Ulpha Fell
Ulpha Fell — a hill or mountain in england north west.
Where to eat & stay near Witherslack
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · North West England
Witherslack Cycle Barn Bunk House
Witherslack Cycle Barn Bunk House — a hostel in england north west.
📷 3Campsites · North West England
Moss Howe Farm campsite
Moss Howe Farm campsite — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Meathop Fell Caravan Club Site
Meathop Fell Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Gilpin Bridge Caravan Park
Gilpin Bridge Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Marsh Farm Caravan Site
Marsh Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
College Green Caravan Site
College Green Caravan Site — a caravan park in england north west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7
📷 5Restaurants · North West England
L'Enclume
L'Enclume — a restaurant in england north west.
📷 4Restaurants · North West England
L'Enclume
L'Enclume (pronounced [lɑ̃.klym], French for "the anvil") is a Modern British restaurant opened in 2002 in Cartmel, Cumbria, England, run by the chef Simon Rogan and his partner, Penny Tapsell. L'Encl
📷 7Cafés · North West England
Joey's Cafe
Joey's Cafe — a café in england north west.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Hole in t'Wall public house, With Attached Buildings To South
Hole in t'Wall public house, With Attached Buildings To South in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · North West England
The Eagles Head
The Eagles Head — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Witherslack?
- Witherslack is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA11 6RN), in the parish of Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha.
- What is Witherslack?
- Witherslack — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Witherslack?
- The nearest railway station is Arnside, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA11 6RN.
- Is Witherslack a protected site?
- Yes — Witherslack is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Whitbarrow SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Witherslack charge admission?
- Witherslack typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Witherslack?
- The nearest railway station is Arnside, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA11 6RN.