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Lowther

Parish in Westmorland and Furness, England

Coordinates:54.603, -2.714
OS grid ref:NY 53 23
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Lowther sits in the valley of the River Lowther within the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness in England. The parish is dominated by the wooded terraces, ruins and restored gardens of Lowther Castle, the historic seat of the Lowther family and the Earls of Lonsdale, and lies on the eastern fringes of the Lake District, a short drive from Penrith.

It is largely rural, with agriculture and estate management underpinning the local economy while tourism to the castle, walks and occasional events brings seasonal trade; the Lowther Estate maintains woodland, a deer park and ongoing restoration that draws visitors. Socially the community is small and dispersed, characterised by village life, stone buildings and scattered hamlets that appeal to walkers and history enthusiasts.

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Transport links

  • Newcastle International Airport 50.6 miles81.4 km
  • Durham Tees Valley Airport 51.9 miles83.5 km
  • Penrith Railway Station 4.4 miles7.1 km
  • Langwathby Railway Station 6.6 miles10.6 km

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Schools in Lowther

  • Lowther Endowed School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Lowther Castle Estate 0.8 miles1.3 km
  • Brocavum Archaeological site 3.4 miles5.5 km
  • Brougham Castle Archaeological site 3.5 miles5.6 km
  • Blencathra Centre Country house 14.7 miles23.7 km
  • Inglewood Forest Forest 14.8 miles23.9 km
  • Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 14.9 miles24 km
  • Wray Castle Estate 17.9 miles28.8 km
  • Lune Forest Forest 18.6 miles30 km
  • Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 19.8 miles31.9 km