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Villages · North West England

Low Hesket

In or near Ainstable.

Low Hesket — a village in scotland lowlands.

Rose ^ Crown, Low Hesket - May 2017 (3) - geograph.org.uk - 5382143

The Carlisle Kid — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Armathwaite · 4.1 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

Low Hesket is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village offers a quiet atmosphere, typical of the region, and serves as a point for exploring the surrounding countryside. Local amenities may include basic shops and community facilities.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.8108, -2.8352
Parish
Hesket
Postcode
CA4 0HQ
Parliamentary constituency
Penrith and Solway
Nearest railway station
Armathwaite4.1 km

Sources

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Barrock Fell

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Honesty, Barrock Fell - geograph.org.uk - 3960481📷 4

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Slight univallate hillfort on Barrock Fell

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Mountains & hills · North West England

Hill Rigg

Hill Rigg — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

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Memorials & 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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High Hesket

High Hesket — a village in scotland lowlands.

Where to eat & stay near Low Hesket

Places to stay

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Caravan parks · North West England

Hesket Park

Hesket Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

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Caravan parks · North West England

Englethwaite Hall

Englethwaite Hall — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

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Caravan parks · North West England

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Green Hollows — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

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Campsites · North West England

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Pasturewood Holidays — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

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Hotels · North West England

Crown Hotel

Crown Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

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Hotels · North West England

County Hotel

County Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · North West England

Spinners Arms

Spinners Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · North West England

The Blue Bell

The Blue Bell in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Cafés · North West England

Crumbs

Crumbs — a café in scotland lowlands.

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Historic pubs · North West England

St Nicholas Arms Public House

St Nicholas Arms Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

stnicholasarmscarlisle.co.uk
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Historic pubs · North West England

The Griffin

The Griffin — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Low Hesket?
Low Hesket is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA4 0HQ), in the parish of Hesket.
What is Low Hesket?
Low Hesket — a village in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Low Hesket?
The nearest railway station is Armathwaite, about 4.1 km away. The nearest town is Ainstable. Drivers can use postcode CA4 0HQ.
Is Low Hesket a protected site?
Yes — Low Hesket is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Low Hesket?
The nearest railway station is Armathwaite, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA4 0HQ.