Villages · North West England
Lowton
In or near Croft.
Lowton — a village in england west midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newton-le-Willows · 2.5 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
- National Nature Reserve: RISLEY, HOLCROFT AND CHAT MOSS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lowton is a village located in the West Midlands. It features typical rural architecture and a community-oriented atmosphere. The village is representative of the region's historical development and local culture. Visitors can expect a quiet, residential environment with basic amenities and access to surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4667, -2.5833
- District
- Wigan
- Parish
- Wigan, unparished area
- Postcode
- WA3 1JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leigh and Atherton
- Nearest railway station
- Newton-le-Willows — 2.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2643469 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lowton?
- Lowton is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode WA3 1JU), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.
- What is Lowton?
- Lowton — a village in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Lowton?
- The nearest railway station is Newton-le-Willows, about 2.5 km away. The nearest town is Croft. Drivers can use postcode WA3 1JU.
- Is Lowton a protected site?
- Yes — Lowton is part of the RISLEY, HOLCROFT AND CHAT MOSS National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Lowton?
- The nearest railway station is Newton-le-Willows, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA3 1JU.