natural wonder
Loweswater
The smallest and most tranquil of the western lakes, uniquely draining inland towards Crummock Water rather than out to sea.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Workington
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Workington
Workington works well as a base: 10 minutes from Distington, 14km from Loweswater.
Workington is in England, United Kingdom, with about 21,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Distington, about 5 km away.
Workington is a coastal port town and civil parish in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England. The town is at the mouth of the River Derwent on the west coast, 32 miles (51 km) south-west of Carlisle and 8 miles (13 km) north-east of Whitehaven. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 25,448 and theRead more
built up area had a population of 21,275.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Workington?
Within an hour or so of Workington: Loweswater (14 km), Ennerdale Water (17 km), Crummock Water (18 km), Scale Force (18 km).
Are there any good drives near Workington?
The nearest famous roads are Newlands Pass (Newlands Hause), Whinlatter Pass (B5292) and Honister Pass.
Where is Workington?
Workington is in England, United Kingdom, about 5 km from Distington.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 21,275
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 54.6425, -3.5441
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 Workington
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Ennerdale Water
The most remote Lake District lake, with no public road along it, at the heart of the Wild Ennerdale rewilding project.
17 km · about 20 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.
18 km · about 20 min drive
waterfall
Scale Force
The Lake District's highest waterfall at 52m, hidden in a mossy ravine above Crummock Water.
18 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Buttermere
Tranquil lake surrounded by dramatic fells including Haystacks and Fleetwith Pike, offering one of the finest circular walks in the Lake District.
21 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
Newlands 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.
21 km · about 25 min 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.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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.
21 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Workington
9 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- 21 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.
- 21 kmWhinlatter Pass (B5292)The forested pass between Braithwaite and Lorton, England's only true mountain forest road, gentler than its Lakeland neighbours.
- 22 kmNewlands PassA quiet, narrow pass through Newlands Valley with the Moss Force waterfall tumbling beside the road.
- 25 kmHonister PassA steep, single-track pass linking Borrowdale and Buttermere with hairpins, a slate mine and exhilarating gradients.
- 25 kmCatbellsA small but shapely fell on the western shore of Derwentwater, one of the most popular first fell walks in the Lake District.
- 26 kmHonister Pass (B5289)A 1-in-4 slate-quarry road between Borrowdale and Buttermere, narrow and steep with superb views over Honister Crag.
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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