Great Clifton
Built-up area in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.652, -3.488 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 04 29 |
| Dialling code: | 01900 (Workington) |
Great Clifton is a small village in the historic county of Cumberland in north‑west England, sitting on the coastal plain a few miles inland from the Solway Firth and between the larger towns of Workington and Maryport; it also lies within easy reach of the Lake District National Park. The location gives a mix of lowland farmland and access to coastal and Lakeland landscape, popular with walkers and anyone wanting a quieter base near northern Cumbria's attractions.
Historically the village was shaped by the wider industrial and mining heritage of west Cumberland, but today it reads more as a traditional rural community with local amenities and a strong community spirit; its economy is a mix of agriculture, local services and commuter links into nearby towns. You’ll find a steady programme of village events, outdoors pursuits and a tangible sense of continuity between historic roots and contemporary rural life.
Postcode districts covering Great Clifton
Most populated places nearby
- Workington 2.9 miles
- Whitehaven 8.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Little Clifton Parish 1 mile
- Camerton Parish 1 mile
- St. John's and Great Clifton Ward 1.3 miles
- Stainburn Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Seaton Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Greysouthen Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Great Broughton and Little Broughton Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Broughton Moor Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Siddick Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Broughton Parish 2.7 miles
- Maryport South Ward 2.8 miles
- Winscales Parish 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Great Clifton
CA14 1XE, CA14 1UF, CA14 1BF, CA14 1TT, CA14 1TN, CA14 1UZ, CA14 1TU, CA14 1SU, CA14 1UA … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 73.5 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 76.3 miles
- Workington Railway Station 2.8 miles
- Flimby Railway Station 2.9 miles
Hotels near Great Clifton Ad
- The Melbreak Hotel 4 0.8 miles
- The Old Ginn House Inn 4 0.1 miles
- The Hall Park Hotel 3 2.1 miles
- Waverley Hotel 2.6 miles
- Hunday Manor Country House Hotel 4 2.3 miles
- The Golden Lion Hotel 3 4.3 miles
- The Sleepwell Inn 4 2.3 miles
- Broughton Craggs Hotel 3 2.9 miles
- Washington Central Hotel and Sleepwell Inn 4 2.3 miles
- Old Posting House 4 4.1 miles
Schools in Great Clifton
- Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School Primary
Local points of interest
- Winscales Estate 2.5 miles
- Borough Park Stadium 2.5 miles
- Derwent Park Stadium 2.7 miles
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 8.1 miles
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 12.1 miles
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 15.7 miles
- Calder Hall Estate 16.3 miles
- Blencathra Centre Country house 16.5 miles
- Powillimount Beach Beach 17 miles
- Arbigland Estate 17.5 miles
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 17.7 miles
- Douglas Hall Estate 17.8 miles