Villages · North West England
Southwaite
In or near Ainstable.
Southwaite — a village in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Armathwaite · 5.8 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
Southwaite is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village offers a glimpse into local life in this part of Scotland, with surrounding landscapes typical of the region. Visitors can expect a peaceful atmosphere, reflective of the village's lowland character.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7984, -2.8600
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Hesket
- Postcode
- CA4 0LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Armathwaite — 5.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2637303 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Low Hesket
Villages · 2.1 km
Broadfield Mound
Archaeological sites · 2.5 km
High Hesket War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.9 km
High Hesket
Villages · 2.9 km
Slight univallate hillfort on Barrock Fell
Vineyards · 2.9 km
Barrock Fell
Mountains & hills · 2.9 km
Crook's Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.0 km
Wreay Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.4 km
Ivegill
Villages · 3.6 km
Hesket Park
Caravan parks · 3.7 km
Wharton Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.8 km
Hill Rigg
Mountains & hills · 3.9 km
Nearby
📷 5📷 5Archaeological sites · North West England
Broadfield Mound
Broadfield Mound — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
High Hesket War Memorial
High Hesket War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 4Vineyards · North West England
Slight univallate hillfort on Barrock Fell
Slight univallate hillfort on Barrock Fell — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Barrock Fell
Barrock Fell — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Where to eat & stay near Southwaite
Places to stay
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📷 3Campsites · North West England
Pasturewood Holidays
Pasturewood Holidays — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Englethwaite Hall
Englethwaite Hall — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
Crown Hotel
Crown Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Camping at cardewlees
Camping at cardewlees — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Spinners Arms
Spinners Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
St Nicholas Arms Public House
St Nicholas Arms Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic pubs · North West England
The Griffin
The Griffin — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Andalusian
The Andalusian in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
More places in this region
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Southwaite?
- Southwaite is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA4 0LB), in the parish of Hesket.
- What is Southwaite?
- Southwaite — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Southwaite?
- The nearest railway station is Armathwaite, about 5.8 km away. The nearest town is Ainstable. Drivers can use postcode CA4 0LB.
- Is Southwaite a protected site?
- Yes — Southwaite is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Southwaite?
- The nearest railway station is Armathwaite, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA4 0LB.