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Helbeck

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Helbeck — a village located in Eden, United Kingdom.

Helbeck, towns & cities in North East England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Warcop · 4.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Helbeck is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 8 people. Address: CA17. Wikidata describes it as: "a village located in Eden, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.5350°, -2.3180°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Helbeck is a settlement and civil parish near the village of Brough, in Westmorland and Furness, in the county of Cumbria, England. There is a wood called Helbeck Wood nearby. In 2001 the parish had a population of 19, the population taken at the 2011 Census was only minimal and is included in the parish of Brough.

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Background

History

The name "Hillbeck" means 'Cave stream'. Hillbeck was formerly a township in the parish of Brough, in 1866 Hillbeck became a civil parish in its own right. On 18 June 1974 the parish was renamed from "Hillbeck" to "Helbeck".

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Coordinates
54.5350, -2.3180
Parish
Helbeck
Postcode
CA17
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Population
8
Nearest railway station
Warcop4.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Helbeck?
Helbeck is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA17), in the parish of Helbeck.
Is Helbeck a protected site?
Yes — Helbeck is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
Is Helbeck free to visit?
Yes, Helbeck is free to enter.
How do I get to Helbeck?
The nearest railway station is Warcop, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA17.