Howgate
Ward in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.577, -3.536 |
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| 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 miles
- Whitehaven 2.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Moresby Parish 1.2 miles
- Lowca Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Moresby Parks Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Parton Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Distington Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Bransty Ward 2.3 miles
- High Harrington Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Winscales Parish 2.7 miles
- Harrington Ward 2.7 miles
- Arlecdon and Frizington Parish 2.7 miles
- Hillcrest and Hensingham Ward 2.9 miles
- Whitehaven Built-up area 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Howgate
CA28 6NU, CA28 6NR, CA14 5SU, CA14 4PR, CA28 8WE, CA14 5UN, CA14 4AB, CA28 6PU, CA14 5TA … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 76.7 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 80 miles
- Parton Railway Station 1.9 miles
- Whitehaven Railway Station 2.6 miles
Hotels near Howgate Ad
- Hunday Manor Country House Hotel 4 3.2 miles
- The Melbreak Hotel 4 5.2 miles
- The Hall Park Hotel 4.5 miles
- Chase Hotel 3 miles
- Kirkstile Inn 4 8.3 miles
- Seacote Hotel 6.6 miles
- Ennerdale Country House Hotel 3 4.7 miles
- Manor House Hotel, Cockermouth 9 miles
- Waverley Hotel 4.7 miles
- Sella Park House Hotel 3 10 miles
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 miles
- Winscales Estate 3.1 miles
- Derwent Park Stadium 5 miles
- Borough Park Stadium 5 miles
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 6.6 miles
- Calder Hall Estate 11.2 miles
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 16.1 miles
- Blencathra Centre Country house 18.5 miles