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Langwathby

Built-up area in Westmorland and Furness, England

Coordinates:54.697, -2.67
OS grid ref:NY 56 33
Population:643
Dialling code: 01768 (Penrith)
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Langwathby is a village and small civil parish in Westmorland and Furness, England, sitting on the banks of the River Eden about six miles north of Penrith. Its riverside setting in the rolling, pastoral Eden Valley gives the village a strong rural character, with a mix of traditional stone houses, agricultural land and a railway station on the Settle–Carlisle line that links it into the wider region.

Historically a farming community - the village name probably refers to a long ford across the river - Langwathby has evolved into a place where agriculture, local services and modest tourism coexist; walkers, anglers and rail enthusiasts are often drawn by the scenery and the line. There is a noticeable village community life, with a pub, village hall and church, and a handful of historic buildings that hint at its longstanding role as a small Eden Valley service centre.

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Transport links

  • Newcastle International Airport 45.4 miles73.1 km
  • Durham Tees Valley Airport 51.3 miles82.6 km
  • Langwathby Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
  • Lazonby and Kirkoswald Railway Station 3.9 miles6.2 km

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Schools in Langwathby

  • Langwathby C of E Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Brougham Castle Archaeological site 3.6 miles5.8 km
  • Brocavum Archaeological site 3.6 miles5.8 km
  • Lowther Castle Estate 7.2 miles11.6 km
  • Inglewood Forest Forest 11.5 miles18.5 km
  • Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.1 miles19.5 km
  • Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 15.4 miles24.8 km
  • Brunton Park Stadium 16.8 miles27 km
  • Blencathra Centre Country house 17.3 miles27.8 km
  • Lune Forest Forest 18.5 miles29.8 km