| Coordinates: | 54.353, -3.376 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 10 96 |
Muncaster sits on the west Cumbrian coast in historic Cumberland, England, close to the mouth of the River Esk and neighbouring the coastal village of Ravenglass and the western edge of the Lake District National Park. The landscape combines estuary, farmland and low coastal hills, making it a quiet spot for walkers, birdwatchers and those exploring the coastline and nearby fells.
The area is best known for Muncaster Castle, the long-held family seat with historic gardens, a hawk centre and heritage events that underpin the local tourism economy alongside farming; social life in the small rural community often centres on the estate, seasonal attractions and outdoor pursuits. With medieval roots and a well-preserved country-house atmosphere, the parish retains a strong sense of local history and countryside character.
Postcode districts covering Muncaster
Most populated places nearby
- Barrow-in-Furness 17 miles
- Workington 20.5 miles
- Whitehaven 15.3 miles
- Ulverston 16.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Waberthwaite Parish 2.2 miles
- Irton with Santon Parish 2.6 miles
- Drigg and Carleton Parish 2.9 miles
- Eskdale Parish 4.2 miles
- Bootle Built-up area 4.9 miles
- Gosforth Built-up area 5.1 miles
- Seascale Built-up area 5.1 miles
- Ulpha Parish 6 miles
- Sellafield Built-up area 6.6 miles
- Wasdale Parish 6.8 miles
- Ponsonby Parish 7 miles
- Dunnerdale-with-Seathwaite Parish 7.2 miles
Example postcodes in Muncaster
CA18 1SF, CA18 1ST, CA18 1RJ, CA18 1RT, CA18 1SJ, CA18 1SP, CA18 1SN, CA18 1RW, CA18 1SE … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 73.6 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 77.2 miles
- Ravenglass Railway Station 1.3 miles
- Drigg Railway Station 3.2 miles
Hotels in Muncaster Ad
Local points of interest
- Calder Hall Estate 6.6 miles
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 11 miles
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 13.2 miles
- Roanhead Beach Beach 14 miles
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 16.1 miles
- Holker Street Stadium 16.9 miles
- Wray Castle Estate 17.3 miles
- Winscales Estate 18.9 miles
- Holker Hall Estate 19.7 miles
- Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 19.9 miles