| Coordinates: | 54.589, -3.363 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NY 11 22 |
The civil parish of Loweswater in Cumberland, England sits at the quiet western end of the Lake District National Park. Centred on the small lake of the same name and ringed by low fells such as Mellbreak, it has a compact, sheltered valley feel and is prized by walkers wanting a more tranquil experience than the busier lakes.
Traditionally dominated by sheep farming, the local economy still leans on agriculture, with small-scale tourism - holiday cottages and a few B&Bs - providing extra income. The parish retains a strong village community life centred on the church and village hall, while old stone farmhouses, dry-stone walls and long-established field patterns reflect a deep rural history and ongoing conservation efforts to protect the area’s quiet character.
Postcode districts covering Loweswater
Most populated places nearby
- Workington 8.1 miles13 km
- Whitehaven 9.1 miles14.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Blindbothel Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Dean Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Buttermere Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Cockermouth South Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Lorton Parish 3.7 miles6 km
- Lamplugh Parish 3.8 miles6 km
- Cleator Moor East and Frizington Ward 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Arlecdon Built-up area 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Embleton Parish 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Cockermouth Built-up area 5 miles8.1 km
- Greysouthen Built-up area 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Brigham Built-up area 5.3 miles8.5 km
Example postcodes in Loweswater
CA13 0RT, CA13 0SU, CA13 0RP, CA13 0RR, CA13 0RU, CA13 0RS, CA13 0ST
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 73.4 miles118.1 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 77.7 miles125 km
- Harrington Railway Station 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Workington Railway Station 8.7 miles14 km
Hotels near Loweswater Ad
- Kirkstile Inn 4 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Buttermere Court Hotel 4.8 miles7.7 km
- The Melbreak Hotel 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Hundith Hill Hotel 3 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Littletown Farm Guesthouse 4 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Manor House Hotel, Cockermouth 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Lyzzick Hall Hotel 4 8.3 miles13.4 km
- The Swinside Inn 4 7.6 miles12.3 km
- The Coledale Inn 3 6.8 miles11 km
- Embleton Spa Hotel 4 6 miles9.7 km
Local points of interest
- Winscales Estate 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Borough Park Stadium 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Derwent Park Stadium 8.7 miles14 km
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Blencathra Centre Country house 11.5 miles18.6 km
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Calder Hall Estate 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 18 miles28.9 km