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 miles4.7 km
- Whitehaven 8.4 miles13.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Little Clifton Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Camerton Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- St. John's and Great Clifton Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Stainburn Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Seaton Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Greysouthen Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Great Broughton and Little Broughton Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Broughton Moor Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Siddick Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Broughton Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Maryport South Ward 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Winscales Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Great Clifton
CA14 1UE, CA14 1SE, CA14 1UG, CA14 1UU, CA14 1UL, CA14 1TX, CA14 1UR, CA14 1UF, CA14 1TU … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 73.5 miles118.2 km
- Newcastle International Airport 76.3 miles122.7 km
- Workington Railway Station 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Flimby Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
Hotels near Great Clifton Ad
- The Melbreak Hotel 4 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Hunday Manor Country House Hotel 4 2.3 miles3.7 km
- The Hall Park Hotel 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Manor House Hotel, Cockermouth 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Broughton Craggs Hotel 3 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Kirkstile Inn 4 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Hundith Hill Hotel 3 6.3 miles10.1 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel 3 4.3 miles7 km
- Waverley Hotel 2.6 miles4.2 km
- The Trout 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
Schools in Great Clifton
- Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School Primary
Local points of interest
- Winscales Estate 2.5 miles4 km
- Borough Park Stadium 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Derwent Park Stadium 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 8.1 miles13.1 km
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Calder Hall Estate 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Blencathra Centre Country house 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Powillimount Beach Beach 17 miles27.3 km
- Arbigland Estate 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Douglas Hall Estate 17.8 miles28.6 km