Villages · North West England
Great Orton
In or near Thursby.
Great Orton — a village in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dalston · 5.1 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries 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
Great Orton is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a mix of rural charm and local architecture typical of the area. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment, with opportunities for walking and exploring the surrounding countryside. The village serves as a quaint base for those looking to experience the natural beauty of the Lowlands.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8765, -3.0482
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Orton
- Postcode
- CA5 6LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Dalston — 5.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2648044 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Great Orton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Thurstonfield Lough
Natural landmarks · 2.4 km
Cumberland Bird Of Prey Centre
Natural landmarks · 2.6 km
Orton Grange Park Home Living
Caravan parks · 3.3 km
Wiggonby
Villages · 3.3 km
St Peter's Church, Kirkbampton
Historic churches · 3.3 km
Kirkbampton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.4 km
Thursby
Towns & cities · 3.8 km
Camping at cardewlees
Campsites · 3.8 km
Roman fort and watch tower, 800m SSW of Amberfield
Archaeological sites · 4.2 km
Knox Wood Wildlife Centre
Zoos & aquariums · 4.3 km
Nowtler Hill 1 Roman temporary camp
Archaeological sites · 4.5 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Great Orton War Memorial
Great Orton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Thurstonfield Lough
Thurstonfield Lough — lake in Cumbria, England, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Cumberland Bird Of Prey Centre
Cumberland Bird Of Prey Centre — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Orton Grange Park Home Living
Orton Grange Park Home Living — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
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St Peter's Church, Kirkbampton
St Peter's Church, Kirkbampton — Grade I listed church in Kirkbampton, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Great Orton
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Orton Grange Park Home Living
Orton Grange Park Home Living — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Camping at cardewlees
Camping at cardewlees — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Crofton Hall CL
Crofton Hall CL — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hostels · North West England
Carlisle City Hostel
Carlisle City Hostel — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
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📷 7Hotels · North West England
Crown and Mitre Hotel
Crown and Mitre Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Greyhound Inn
The Greyhound Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Horse And Farrier Public House
Horse And Farrier Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Spinners Arms
Spinners Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Milbourne Arms Public House
Milbourne Arms Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Orton?
- Great Orton is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA5 6LU), in the parish of Orton.
- What is Great Orton?
- Great Orton — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Great Orton?
- The nearest railway station is Dalston, about 5.1 km away. The nearest town is Thursby. Drivers can use postcode CA5 6LU.
- Is Great Orton a protected site?
- Yes — Great Orton is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Great Orton?
- The nearest railway station is Dalston, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA5 6LU.