Villages · North West England
Harker
In or near Westlinton.
Harker — a village in scotland lowlands.
JThomas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle · 5.4 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
See it from the streetimagery from 2023
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Harker is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and typical Scottish village architecture. The area offers a glimpse into local life in the Lowlands, with nearby landscapes suitable for outdoor activities. Visitors can expect a peaceful atmosphere, reflective of the region's agricultural heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9380, -2.9449
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Rockcliffe
- Postcode
- CA6 4HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle — 5.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2647475 (CC BY 4.0)
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Altar and Sword
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Houghton War Memorial
Houghton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · North West England
A World In Miniature
A World In Miniature — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · North West England
Houghton, Cumbria
Houghton, Cumbria — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Harker
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Green Meadows Country Park
Green Meadows Country Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
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📷 5Hostels · North West England
Carlisle City Hostel
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📷 7Hotels · North West England
Crown and Mitre Hotel
Crown and Mitre Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
County Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
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The Boardroom Public House
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📷 7Restaurants · North West England
The Old Bank Gastro House
The Old Bank Gastro House — a restaurant in scotland lowlands.
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The Andalusian
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Milbourne Arms Public House
Milbourne Arms Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic pubs · North West England
The Griffin
The Griffin — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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St Nicholas Arms Public House
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Harker?
- Harker is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA6 4HR), in the parish of Rockcliffe.
- What is Harker?
- Harker — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Harker?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 5.4 km away. The nearest town is Westlinton. Drivers can use postcode CA6 4HR.
- Is Harker a protected site?
- Yes — Harker is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Harker?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6 4HR.