Howgate
Ward in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.577, -3.536 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NY 00 21 |
| Dialling code: | 01946 (Whitehaven) |
Howgate is an electoral ward within the unitary authority of Cumberland in north‑west England, sitting on the edge of the city of Carlisle. It is largely residential, with a mix of suburban housing, local shops and schools, modest green spaces and community facilities that serve a population of commuters and families who work in the city or the surrounding agricultural hinterland.
Locally the ward reflects the wider character of the area: Victorian and 20th‑century expansion meets rural Cumbrian traditions, and community life is often centred on small pubs, social clubs and parish events. Economically and socially it is tied to Carlisle for employment and services, while being part of a landscape known for its historic and rural attractions, including the Roman heritage around Hadrian's Wall.
Postcode districts covering Howgate
Most populated places nearby
- Workington 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Whitehaven 2.9 miles4.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Moresby Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Lowca Built-up area 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Moresby Parks Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Parton Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Distington Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Bransty Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- High Harrington Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Winscales Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Harrington Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Arlecdon and Frizington Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Hillcrest and Hensingham Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Whitehaven Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Howgate
CA14 5SP, CA14 5UW, CA28 6NU, CA28 6QA, CA28 6QT, CA14 4PB, CA28 6PD, CA28 8XN, CA28 6NY … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 76.7 miles123.4 km
- Newcastle International Airport 80 miles128.8 km
- Parton Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Whitehaven Railway Station 2.6 miles4.2 km
Hotels near Howgate Ad
- Hunday Manor Country House Hotel 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Melbreak Hotel 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Chase Hotel 3 miles4.8 km
- Kirkstile Inn 4 8.3 miles13.3 km
- The Hall Park Hotel 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Seacote Hotel 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Ennerdale Country House Hotel 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Manor House Hotel, Cockermouth 9 miles14.4 km
- Waverley Hotel 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Sella Park House Hotel 3 10 miles16.1 km
Schools in Howgate
- Distington Community School Primary
- Lowca Community School Primary
- Moresby Primary School Primary
- St Bridget's C of E School Primary
Local points of interest
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Winscales Estate 3.1 miles5 km
- Derwent Park Stadium 5 miles8 km
- Borough Park Stadium 5 miles8 km
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Calder Hall Estate 11.2 miles18 km
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Blencathra Centre Country house 18.5 miles29.8 km