Distington
Built-up area in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.605, -3.53 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NY 01 24 |
| Population: | 1,445 |
| Dialling code: | 01900 (Workington) |
Distington is a village and civil parish in historic Cumberland, now administered as part of Cumbria, lying on the fringe of West Cumbria. It sits between the coastal towns of Whitehaven and Workington, giving it a semi-rural feel with easy access to the coast and regional transport routes.
Much of the village’s character comes from its 19th‑century history in coal mining and ironworks, which left an industrial legacy in the local landscape and architecture; today the economy is mixed, with local services and many residents commuting to nearby towns. Community life is centred on village groups and a hall, while the surrounding countryside, the nearby Lake District National Park and the Irish Sea coast make it popular with walkers and those interested in industrial archaeology and West Cumbrian scenery.
Postcode districts covering Distington
Most populated places nearby
- Workington 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Whitehaven 4.7 miles7.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Harrington Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- High Harrington Built-up area 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Winscales Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Howgate Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Moss Bay and Moorclose Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Workington Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Lowca Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- St. Michael's Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- St. John's and Great Clifton Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Stainburn Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Moresby Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Parton Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Distington
CA14 5TE, CA14 5XQ, CA14 5TB, CA14 4NZ, CA14 4JW, CA14 5TW, CA14 4PA, CA14 5XD, CA14 5TU … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 75.2 miles121 km
- Newcastle International Airport 79.1 miles127.2 km
- Harrington Railway Station 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Workington Railway Station 3 miles4.8 km
Hotels near Distington Ad
- Hunday Manor Country House Hotel 4 1.4 miles2.2 km
- The Melbreak Hotel 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- The Hall Park Hotel 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Kirkstile Inn 4 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Chase Hotel 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Waverley Hotel 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Manor House Hotel, Cockermouth 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Hundith Hill Hotel 3 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Broughton Craggs Hotel 3 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Washington Central Hotel and Sleepwell Inn 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
Schools in Distington
- Distington Community School Primary
- Energy Coast UTC Secondary
- Lakes College - West Cumbria Further education
Local points of interest
- Winscales Estate 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Borough Park Stadium 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Derwent Park Stadium 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 4.5 miles7.2 km
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Calder Hall Estate 13.1 miles21 km
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 16.9 miles27.1 km
- Blencathra Centre Country house 18 miles29 km
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Douglas Hall Estate 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Powillimount Beach Beach 19.9 miles32.1 km