Villages · North West England
Longtown
In or near Westlinton.
Longtown — a village in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green · 6.4 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
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Longtown is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands, with a population of approximately 3,000 residents. The village serves as a hub for the surrounding rural area, featuring essential amenities and local services. Its setting offers a blend of agricultural landscapes and nearby natural attractions, typical of the region. Longtown's community is characterised by a mix of traditional and modern influences, reflective of its historical context within the Lowlands.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0093, -2.9672
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Arthuret
- Postcode
- CA6 5UX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Population
- 3,000
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green — 6.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2643617 (CC BY 4.0)
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The Globe Tavern
Historic pubs · 0.4 km
High Gaitle Caravan & Camping Park
Caravan parks · 1.8 km
Coop House, Netherby
Historic houses · 2.8 km
Netherby Hall
Historic houses · 3.2 km
Castra Exploratorum
Archaeological sites · 3.2 km
Castra Exploratorum
Archaeological sites · 3.2 km
Kirkandrews Tower
Literary houses · 3.3 km
Arthuret
Other places · 3.3 km
Roman temple in Arthuret
Follies · 3.3 km
Nearby
📷 5Museums · North West England
Longtown, Cumbria
Longtown, Cumbria — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
Graham Arms Hotel
Graham Arms Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
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The Globe Tavern
The Globe Tavern in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
High Gaitle Caravan & Camping Park
High Gaitle Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Coop House, Netherby
Coop House, Netherby — folly tower, formerly keeper's house for the salmon coops for Netherby Hall, in Arthuret, Cumbria, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Longtown
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · North West England
Graham Arms Hotel
Graham Arms Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
High Gaitle Caravan & Camping Park
High Gaitle Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Broomhills Farm River Eco Pods
Broomhills Farm River Eco Pods — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Green Meadows Country Park
Green Meadows Country Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Braids Caravan Park
Braids Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Caravan parks · North West England
Hunley Farm Caravan Park
Hunley Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Globe Tavern
The Globe Tavern in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Greyhound Inn
The Greyhound Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
The Boardroom Public House
The Boardroom Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Restaurants · North West England
The Old Bank Gastro House
The Old Bank Gastro House — a restaurant in scotland lowlands.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Andalusian
The Andalusian 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 Longtown?
- Longtown is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA6 5UX), in the parish of Arthuret.
- What is Longtown?
- Longtown — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Longtown?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 6.4 km away. The nearest town is Westlinton. Drivers can use postcode CA6 5UX.
- Is Longtown a protected site?
- Yes — Longtown is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Longtown?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6 5UX.