Villages · North West England
High Hesket
In or near Ainstable.
High Hesket — a village in scotland lowlands.
Peter McDermott — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Armathwaite · 3.5 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
High Hesket is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features typical rural architecture and a tranquil setting, characteristic of the region. The village serves as a point of interest for those exploring the surrounding countryside and offers a glimpse into local life.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7918, -2.8168
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Hesket
- Postcode
- CA4 0JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Armathwaite — 3.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2646949 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
High Hesket War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Hesket Park
Caravan parks · 1.1 km
Hill Rigg
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Blaze Fell
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Low Hesket
Villages · 2.4 km
Thiefside Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.8 km
Southwaite
Villages · 2.9 km
Barrock Fell
Mountains & hills · 2.9 km
Armathwaite Castle
Castles · 3.3 km
Slight univallate hillfort on Barrock Fell
Vineyards · 3.3 km
The Chapel Of Christ And St Mary
Chapels · 3.5 km
Armathwaite Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.5 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
High Hesket War Memorial
High Hesket War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Hill Rigg
Hill Rigg — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Blaze Fell
Blaze Fell — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Thiefside Hill
Thiefside Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Where to eat & stay near High Hesket
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Englethwaite Hall
Englethwaite Hall — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
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📷 3Campsites · North West England
Pasturewood Holidays
Pasturewood Holidays — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Lazonby Pool Campsite
Lazonby Pool Campsite — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Mains Farm
Mains Farm — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Spinners Arms
Spinners Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
St Nicholas Arms Public House
St Nicholas 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.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Andalusian
The Andalusian in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is High Hesket?
- High Hesket is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA4 0JL), in the parish of Hesket.
- What is High Hesket?
- High Hesket — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to High Hesket?
- The nearest railway station is Armathwaite, about 3.5 km away. The nearest town is Ainstable. Drivers can use postcode CA4 0JL.
- Is High Hesket a protected site?
- Yes — High Hesket is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to High Hesket?
- The nearest railway station is Armathwaite, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA4 0JL.