Caton-with-Littledale
Parish in Lancaster, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.067, -2.683 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 55 63 |
| Population: | 2,387 |
| Dialling code: | 015242 (Hornby) |
Caton-with-Littledale is a rural civil parish just south of Lancaster in Lancashire, England, straddling the scenic Lune Valley and the lower slopes of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The River Lune threads through the area and the parish includes the villages of Caton and Littledale, with limestone fells, drystone walls and lanes popular with walkers and cyclists.
Historically rooted in agriculture, quarrying and small-scale milling, the community still shows its industrial past in stone buildings and converted mills, while contemporary life blends local businesses, pubs and village events with many residents commuting into Lancaster. The parish retains a strong local identity, active community groups and easy access to countryside recreation, making it a quiet but lively part of the region.
Postcode districts covering Caton-with-Littledale
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 20.2 miles
- Blackburn 22.9 miles
- Blackpool 21.4 miles
- Morecambe 7 miles
- Lancaster 4.8 miles
- Barrow-in-Furness 22.3 miles
- Kendal 18.1 miles
- Fleetwood 17.6 miles
- Poulton-le-Fylde 19.7 miles
- Heysham 8.4 miles
- Cleveleys 19.1 miles
- Clitheroe 17.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Caton Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Lower Lune Valley Ward 1.7 miles
- Claughton Parish 1.8 miles
- Halton-with-Aughton Parish 2.7 miles
- Quernmore Parish 3.1 miles
- Hornby-with-Farleton Parish 3.1 miles
- Roeburndale Parish 3.1 miles
- Halton Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Halton-with-Aughton & Kellet Ward 3.4 miles
- Hornby Built-up area 3.6 miles
- Gressingham Parish 3.6 miles
- Bulk Ward 4.1 miles
Example postcodes in Caton-with-Littledale
LA2 9PH, LA2 9RA, LA2 9NB, LA2 9RL, LA2 9HB, LA2 9PA, LA2 9JD, LA2 9JP, LA2 9QT … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 43.8 miles
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 51.1 miles
- Lancaster Railway Station 5.2 miles
- Wennington Railway Station 5.6 miles
Hotels near Caton-with-Littledale Ad
- The Fenwick Steak and Seafood Pub 4 2.1 miles
- Pine Lake Resort 4 5.9 miles
- The Sun Hotel & Bar 4 5 miles
- Wagon & Horses 4 5 miles
- The Royal Kings Arms Lancaster 4 4.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Lancaster 4 3.8 miles
- Toll House Inn 4 4.9 miles
- Crows Hotel 3 5 miles
- Premier Inn Lancaster 3 4.2 miles
- The Royal Hotel and Bar 3 4.9 miles
Schools in Caton-with-Littledale
- Caton Primary School Primary
- Caton St Paul's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Lancaster University University 5.8 miles
- Ashton Hall Estate 7.1 miles
- Globe Arena Stadium 7.5 miles
- Forest of Bowland Forest 7.6 miles
- Underley Hall Estate 10.1 miles
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 10.3 miles
- Thornton Hall Estate 10.7 miles
- Twistleton Manor Estate 11 miles
- Terry Bank Estate 11.8 miles
- Claughton Estate 13.9 miles
- Browsholme Hall Estate 14.1 miles
- Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 14.5 miles