natural wonder
Bassenthwaite Lake
Strictly the only body of water in the National Park called a 'lake', lying beneath Skiddaw and known for its ospreys.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Aspatria
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Aspatria
Aspatria works well as a base: 20 minutes from Dearham, 15km from Bassenthwaite Lake.
Aspatria is in England, United Kingdom, with about 2,500 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Dearham, about 10 km away.
Aspatria is a town and civil parish in Cumberland, Cumbria, England. The town rests on the north side of the Ellen Valley, overlooking a panoramic view of the countryside, with Skiddaw to the South and the Solway Firth to the North. Its developments are aligned approximately east–west along the A596 Carlisle toRead more
Workington road and these extend to approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) in length. It lies about 8 miles (13 km) northeast of Maryport, a similar distance to the Southwest of Wigton, about 9 miles (14 km) north of Cockermouth and 5 miles (8.0 km) from the coast and Allonby. A Roman road leading from "Old Carlisle" to Ellenborough passed through the hamlet.
It is served by Aspatria railway station. Aspatria is located on the fringe of the English Lake District.
The parish church of St Kentigern was rebuilt in 1848. Fragments of masonry and crosses from earlier structures on the same site are preserved there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Aspatria?
Within an hour or so of Aspatria: Bassenthwaite Lake (15 km), Whinlatter Pass (B5292) (19 km), Loweswater (21 km), Keswick (22 km).
Are there any good drives near Aspatria?
The nearest famous roads are Whinlatter Pass (B5292), Newlands Pass (Newlands Hause) and Honister Pass.
Where is Aspatria?
Aspatria is in England, United Kingdom, about 10 km from Dearham.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 2,454
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 54.7657, -3.3278
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Aspatria
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
famous road
Whinlatter Pass (B5292)
The forested pass between Braithwaite and Lorton, England's only true mountain forest road, gentler than its Lakeland neighbours.
19 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Loweswater
The smallest and most tranquil of the western lakes, uniquely draining inland towards Crummock Water rather than out to sea.
21 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Keswick
The main town of the northern Lake District, on the shore of Derwentwater beneath Skiddaw, with a Georgian Moot Hall at its centre.
22 km · about 25 min drive
ancient ruins
Castlerigg Stone Circle
A 5,000-year-old stone circle set on a fell with a 360-degree mountain panorama, free and roadside near Keswick.
23 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Crummock Water
Buttermere's larger neighbour, with Scale Force - the Lake District's highest waterfall - hidden in a ravine on its western shore.
23 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Derwentwater
A serene island-studded lake beside Keswick, perfect for a lakeside drive, launch cruise and the Surprise View overlook.
24 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Catbells
A small but shapely fell on the western shore of Derwentwater, one of the most popular first fell walks in the Lake District.
24 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Aspatria
10 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- 19 kmWhinlatter Pass (B5292)The forested pass between Braithwaite and Lorton, England's only true mountain forest road, gentler than its Lakeland neighbours.
- 24 kmDerwentwaterA serene island-studded lake beside Keswick, perfect for a lakeside drive, launch cruise and the Surprise View overlook.
- 24 kmCatbellsA small but shapely fell on the western shore of Derwentwater, one of the most popular first fell walks in the Lake District.
- 25 kmNewlands PassA quiet, narrow pass through Newlands Valley with the Moss Force waterfall tumbling beside the road.
- 25 kmNewlands Pass (Newlands Hause)A single-track climb from Braithwaite to Buttermere over 333m, with a roadside waterfall at the summit and views down to Crummock Water.
- 25 kmAshness BridgeA single-arch packhorse bridge above Derwentwater, one of the most photographed spots in the Lake District with Skiddaw framed behind.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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