Westnewton
Parish in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.79, -3.339 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 13 44 |
| Dialling code: | 016973 (Wigton) |
Westnewton is a small rural parish in Cumberland, set on the broad Solway Plain of north‑west England and within easy reach of market towns such as Aspatria and Silloth. The surrounding countryside is low‑lying farmland with long views across saltmarsh and the Solway Firth, and on clear days the hills of the Lake District provide a distant backdrop.
Historically agricultural, the local economy remains dominated by mixed farming, though many residents now commute to nearby centres. The settlement retains traditional stone farmhouses and a small parish church, and a close‑knit community life revolves around a village hall and seasonal events; the nearby mudflats and saltmarshes also make the area popular with birdwatchers and those interested in coastal wildlife.
Postcode districts covering Westnewton
Most populated places nearby
- Carlisle 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Dumfries 22 miles35.5 km
- Workington 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Whitehaven 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Penrith 24.8 miles39.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Aspatria Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Bromfield Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Holme St. Cuthbert Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Holme Abbey Parish 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Hayton and Mealo Parish 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Oughterside and Allerby Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Plumbland Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Allhallows Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Allonby Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Abbeytown Built-up area 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Bothel Built-up area 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Gilcrux Parish 4.5 miles7.2 km
Example postcodes in Westnewton
CA7 3PE, CA7 3PQ, CA7 3PF, CA7 3JX, CA7 3JZ, CA7 3PH, CA7 3NX, CA7 3LA, CA7 3PB … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 67.6 miles108.9 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 70 miles112.6 km
- Aspatria Railway Station 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Wigton Railway Station 7.5 miles12.1 km
Hotels near Westnewton Ad
- Overwater Hall 3 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa 4 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Wheyrigg Hall Hotel 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Manor House Hotel, Cockermouth 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Embleton Spa Hotel 4 9 miles14.6 km
- Hundith Hill Hotel 3 9.8 miles15.8 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel 3 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Lake District Castle Inn 4 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Broughton Craggs Hotel 3 8.8 miles14.2 km
- The Trout 4 8.8 miles14.2 km
Schools in Westnewton
- St Matthew's C of E School Primary
Local points of interest
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Powillimount Beach Beach 11.8 miles19 km
- Arbigland Estate 12.3 miles19.9 km
- Borough Park Stadium 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Derwent Park Stadium 13 miles21 km
- Winscales Estate 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Cavens Estate 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Galabank Stadium 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Kinmount House Estate 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Mount Annan Estate 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Southwick House Estate 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Blencathra Centre Country house 15.6 miles25.1 km