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 miles11.2 km
- Whitehaven 1.3 miles2.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Hillcrest and Hensingham Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Galemire Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Mirehouse Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Moor Row Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Whitehaven Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Cleator Moor Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Cleator Moor West Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Rheda Park Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Moresby Parks Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Kells and Sandwith Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Bigrigg Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Bransty Ward 2 miles3.3 km
Example postcodes in Weddicar
CA28 8XX, CA25 5RG, CA28 8YH, CA28 8YN, CA28 8XY, CA25 5QY, CA25 5RA, CA25 5QX, CA28 8XZ … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 79.1 miles127.4 km
- Newcastle International Airport 81.8 miles131.6 km
- Corkickle Railway Station 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Whitehaven Railway Station 2.2 miles3.5 km
Hotels near Weddicar Ad
- Chase Hotel 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Seacote Hotel 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Ennerdale Country House Hotel 3 1.9 miles3 km
- 1692 Wasdale 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Sella Park House Hotel 3 7 miles11.3 km
- Hunday Manor Country House Hotel 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Melbreak Hotel 4 8.3 miles13.3 km
- The White Mare 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Kirkstile Inn 4 9.2 miles14.9 km
- The Kellbank 3 9.1 miles14.7 km
Local points of interest
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 2.1 miles3.5 km
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 3.7 miles6 km
- Winscales Estate 6.2 miles10 km
- Derwent Park Stadium 8.1 miles13 km
- Borough Park Stadium 8.1 miles13 km
- Calder Hall Estate 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Blencathra Centre Country house 19.7 miles31.7 km