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Villages · North West England

Dalston

In or near Cummersdale.

Dalston — a village in scotland lowlands.

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

JThomas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Dalston · 0.5 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: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Dalston is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands, with a population of 1,285. The area features typical rural Scottish architecture and offers a glimpse into village life in this region. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment, with local amenities serving the community. The village is representative of small-scale settlements in Scotland, providing a contrast to urban areas.

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

Coordinates
54.8421, -2.9846
District
Cumberland
Parish
Dalston
Postcode
CA5 7PY
Parliamentary constituency
Penrith and Solway
Population
1,285
Nearest railway station
Dalston0.5 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

St Michael's Church, Dalston - March 2018 (3) - geograph.org.uk - 5712601📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Dalston War Memorial

Dalston War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
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.

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

Cafés · North West England

Crumbs

Crumbs — a café in scotland lowlands.

Old Boundary Marker - geograph.org.uk - 6423463📷 3

Historic bridges · North West England

Dalston Bridge

Dalston Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Dalston Hall📷 3

Historic houses · North West England

Dalston Hall

Dalston Hall — 15th century house near Carlisle.

👶dalston-hall-hotel.co.uk
Benchmark on felled gatepost beside farmland track east of Cardewlees Farm - geograph.org.uk - 6780568📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Camping at cardewlees

Camping at cardewlees — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Freecampingatcardewlees.com

Where to eat & stay near Dalston

Places to stay

Benchmark on felled gatepost beside farmland track east of Cardewlees Farm - geograph.org.uk - 6780568📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Camping at cardewlees

Camping at cardewlees — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Freecampingatcardewlees.com
Entrance to Orton Grange from A595 - geograph.org.uk - 6297167📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Orton Grange Park Home Living

Orton Grange Park Home Living — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Old Direction Sign - Signpost by the Crown Inn, Dalston Parish - geograph.org.uk - 6038917📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Green Hollows

Green Hollows — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

The sign of The Caledonian - geograph.org.uk - 6968744📷 5

Hotels · North West England

County Hotel

County Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

countycarlisle.com
Old Crofton Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 7502403📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Crofton Hall CL

Crofton Hall CL — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Tullie House, Carlisle - geograph.org.uk - 5577200📷 5

Hostels · North West England

Carlisle City Hostel

Carlisle City Hostel — a hostel in scotland lowlands.

Places to eat & drink

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.

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

Cafés · North West England

Crumbs

Crumbs — a café in scotland lowlands.

The Spinners Arms, Cummersdale - March 2017 (2) - geograph.org.uk - 5306137📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Spinners Arms

Spinners Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

carlislerealale.com
Horse ^ Farrier, Wigtown Road, Carlisle - January 2017 (1) - geograph.org.uk - 5244846📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Horse And Farrier Public House

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

"Milbourne Arms" - December 2016 (1) - geograph.org.uk - 5217351📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Milbourne Arms Public House

Milbourne Arms Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

St Nicholas Arms, London Road, Carlisle - September 2016 - geograph.org.uk - 5117037📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

St Nicholas Arms Public House

St Nicholas Arms Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

stnicholasarmscarlisle.co.uk

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Crewe - the railway town - geograph.org.uk - 2107499📷 5

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George VI postbox on Crewe Road, Wistaston - geograph.org.uk - 5226017📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dalston?
Dalston is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA5 7PY), in the parish of Dalston.
What is Dalston?
Dalston — a village in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Dalston?
The nearest railway station is Dalston, about 0.5 km away. The nearest town is Cummersdale. Drivers can use postcode CA5 7PY.
Is Dalston a protected site?
Yes — Dalston is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Dalston?
The nearest railway station is Dalston, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA5 7PY.