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Villages · North West England

Shopford

In or near Bewcastle.

Shopford — a village in scotland lowlands.

Cairn and seat, Tower Brae - geograph.org.uk - 1693693

David Brown — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h

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: Caudbeck Flow SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Kielder Mires SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Shopford is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features typical rural architecture and a serene landscape characteristic of the region. The village offers a glimpse into local life, with nearby walking trails and natural scenery. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere, reflective of the area's agricultural heritage.

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

Coordinates
55.0500, -2.6833
District
Cumberland
Parish
Askerton
Postcode
CA6 6PU
Parliamentary constituency
Carlisle

Sources

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Bewcastle Museum

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Bewcastle Cross

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Memorials & monuments · North West England

Bewcastle War Memorial

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Bewcastle Roman Fort

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Places to stay

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Campsites · North West England

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Camping at Banks — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

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Hostels · North West England

Florrie's On The Wall Bunkhouse and B&B

Florrie's On The Wall Bunkhouse and B&B — a hostel in scotland lowlands.

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Cleugh Head Caravan Club

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Hostels · North East England

Greenhead Hostel

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The Old Bank Gastro House

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shopford?
Shopford is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA6 6PU), in the parish of Askerton.
What is Shopford?
Shopford — a village in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Shopford?
The nearest town is Bewcastle. Drivers can use postcode CA6 6PU.
Is Shopford a protected site?
Yes — Shopford is part of the Caudbeck Flow SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kielder Mires SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Shopford?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6 6PU. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.