Viewpoints · North West England
Seaness
Seaness is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Silecroft · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Seaness is a named viewpoint in North-West England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Barrow and Furness parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Silecroft, about 1.1 km away. Postcode area LA18.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Duddon Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Duddon Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Seaness is a viewpoint located in Whicham, North-West England (postcode LA18). It is part of the Duddon Estuary, designated as both a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a RAMSAR site. These designations highlight its ecological significance and the importance of the wetland habitat in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2361, -3.3384
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Whicham
- Postcode
- LA18 5LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Silecroft — 1.1 km
Sources
- osm: n654124497 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Seaness?
- Seaness is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA18 5LR), in the parish of Whicham.
- Is Seaness a protected site?
- Yes — Seaness is part of the Duddon Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Duddon Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Seaness free to visit?
- Yes, Seaness is free to enter.
- How do I get to Seaness?
- The nearest railway station is Silecroft, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA18 5LR.