Lowca
Parish in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.584, -3.565 |
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| OS grid ref: | NX 98 22 |
| Population: | 888 |
| Dialling code: | 01946 (Whitehaven) |
Lowca is a small village and civil parish on the Cumbrian coast in historic Cumberland, a few miles north-east of Whitehaven and overlooking the Irish Sea. Perched on the coastal fringe, it offers rugged sea views and easy access to local coastal paths and the surrounding countryside.
Historically the village grew up around 19th‑century coal mining, coking and engineering, and traces of that industrial past - old pits, engine works and spoil heaps - still punctuate the landscape. Today Lowca is largely residential with a strong local identity, many residents commuting to nearby towns like Workington, while walkers and industrial‑heritage enthusiasts visit for the coastal scenery and remnants of West Cumbrian industry.
Postcode districts covering Lowca
Most populated places nearby
- Workington 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Whitehaven 3 miles4.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Lowca Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Parton Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Howgate Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Moresby Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Distington Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Moresby Parks Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Bransty Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- High Harrington Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Harrington Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Winscales Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Whitehaven Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Hillcrest and Hensingham Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Lowca
CA28 6QR, CA28 6PZ, CA28 6QD, CA28 6QB, CA28 6QP, CA28 6QN, CA28 6QS, CA28 6QT, CA28 6QQ … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 75.7 miles121.8 km
- Newcastle International Airport 80.9 miles130.2 km
- Parton Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Harrington Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km
Hotels near Lowca Ad
- Hunday Manor Country House Hotel 4 3.4 miles5.4 km
- The Melbreak Hotel 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Chase Hotel 3.1 miles4.9 km
- The Hall Park Hotel 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Kirkstile Inn 4 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Seacote Hotel 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Waverley Hotel 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Ennerdale Country House Hotel 3 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Manor House Hotel, Cockermouth 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Washington Central Hotel and Sleepwell Inn 4 4.1 miles6.7 km
Schools in Lowca
- Lowca Community School Primary
Local points of interest
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Winscales Estate 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Derwent Park Stadium 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Borough Park Stadium 4.5 miles7.2 km
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Calder Hall Estate 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Blencathra Centre Country house 19.5 miles31.5 km