Weddicar
Parish in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.531, -3.547 |
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| OS grid ref: | NX 99 16 |
| Dialling code: | 01946 (Whitehaven) |
Weddicar is a small, largely rural civil parish in Cumberland in north‑west England, sitting on the gentle fringes of the fells with a patchwork of pasture, hedgerows and small woodland. The area is characterised by stone farmhouses, narrow lanes and open views towards the higher ground of the Lake District, giving it a quiet, countryside feel while remaining within easy reach of larger towns.
Historically the locality has a strong agricultural identity with the scars and relics of West Cumbrian mining and transport still visible in the landscape, so you’ll find traces of old railway lines and disused pits alongside working farms. Today the economy is a mix of farming, local services and commuting to nearby centres such as Whitehaven, Cleator Moor and Egremont, and the community retains a small, close‑knit character popular with those seeking a rural lifestyle a short drive from both coast and national park.
Postcode districts covering Weddicar
Most populated places nearby
- Workington 7 miles
- Whitehaven 1.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hillcrest and Hensingham Ward 0.7 miles
- Galemire Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Mirehouse Ward 1 mile
- Moor Row Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Whitehaven Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Cleator Moor Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Cleator Moor West Ward 1.6 miles
- Rheda Park Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Moresby Parks Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Kells and Sandwith Ward 1.8 miles
- Bigrigg Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Bransty Ward 2 miles
Example postcodes in Weddicar
CA28 8JQ, CA25 5QY, CA25 5RG, CA25 5RB, CA28 8EB, CA28 8DZ, CA28 8XY, CA25 5PZ, CA28 8XZ … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 79.1 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 81.8 miles
- Corkickle Railway Station 1.6 miles
- Whitehaven Railway Station 2.2 miles
Hotels near Weddicar Ad
- Ennerdale Country House Hotel 3 1.9 miles
- Chase Hotel 1.5 miles
- Seacote Hotel 3.6 miles
- Georgian House Hotel 4 2 miles
- Moresby Hall Country House Hotel 4 3.1 miles
- Premier Inn Whitehaven 3 3.1 miles
- The Manor 3.2 miles
- Stanley Arms Hotel 6.7 miles
- The Hall Park Hotel 3 7.7 miles
- Hunday Manor Country House Hotel 4 6.4 miles
Local points of interest
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 2.1 miles
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 3.7 miles
- Winscales Estate 6.2 miles
- Derwent Park Stadium 8.1 miles
- Borough Park Stadium 8.1 miles
- Calder Hall Estate 8.1 miles
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 15.3 miles
- Blencathra Centre Country house 19.7 miles