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Recommended Towns & Villages near Askam in Furness

Dalton-in-Furness Castle, Cumbria

Dalton-in-Furness (9 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction S)

Dalton-in-Furness can be found at the meeting point of the roads leading from the mass of sands forming the Furness peninsula-one road leads from Ulverston and the other from.....

The Hollow at dusk, Millom, Cumbria

Millom (54 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction NW)

The town of Millom developed close to the banks of the estuary of the River Duddon. It nestles in the shadow of the Black Combe, beyond which lies the majestic scenery of the.....

Sir John Barrow Monument, Ulverston

Ulverston (38 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction E)

Old town and port with cobbled streets and a pretty market square. It is surrounded by the Furness fells, Coniston Water, Lake Windemere, and the spectacular Cumbrian Mountains. .....

Morning view from moors above Grizebeck, Cumbria.  Coniston Fells in the distance.

Grizebeck (1 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction N)

This is a place that is all "Morning Glory" as the sun rises over the vast sweep of the moors, nature seems at peace with herself showing an intringent range of moorland colour and newly awaken wildlife creatures, out in search of food...

Downtown Barrow in Furness, Cumbria

Barrow in Furness (33 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction S)

Barrow-in-Furnace is defined by three things, the glorious red Sandstone ruins of Furnace Abbey, founded by King Steven in 1132, its beautiful sea and coastline where visitors thrill to the exciting sight of tall ships competing in the Tall Ship's Festival, and the magical views of Lakeland's distant towering peaks...

A picture of Broughton-in-Furness

Broughton-in-Furness (1 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction N)

This attractive little place can boast of once being an important market town with a history stretching back to around the 15th and 16th centuries...

Looking across the Lickle Valley near Broughton Mills, Cumbria, in autumn.

Broughton Mills (4 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction N)

It offers a panorama of superb views in all directions, and is certainly one of the most magnificent walking areas close to the western fringe of the Lake District National Park...

Cartmel Priory

Cartmel (24 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction E)

Cartmel's village square is surrounded by old shops, pubs and a 14th century gatehouse owned by the National Trust...

Allithwaite, Cumbria. Holme Lane looking towards Boarbank

Allithwaite (16 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction E)

Allithwaite is a small village situated a couple of miles inland from the favoured resort of Grange-over-Sands. It is also within easy reach of Cartmel with its racecourse and old priory...

Mid Duddon Valley from the top of the lane between Broughton Mills and Hall Dunnerdale, Cumbria.

Hall Dunnerdale (2 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction N)

Scenery does not come much finer than the scenic beauty surrounding the Valley of the River Duddon where you will find the delightful hamlet of Hall Dunnerdale...

Kelly Hall Tarn, Torver

Torver (5 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction N)

The lovely village of Torver is found in rich countryside beside Coniston Water in England's Lake District National Park...

Grange bandstand

Grange-over-Sands (12 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Cumbria (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction E)

The town is backed by beautiful woodland and overlooks the vast expanse of Morecombe Bay...

The Climb to the summit

Coniston (238 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction NE)

There is a timelessness about this pretty village which is set beneath the awesome splendour of "The Old Man of Coniston" towering some 2,500ft above...

Muncaster Castle, Cumbria

Ravenglass (40 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Cumbria (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction NW)

Special for being the only coastal village within the Lake District National Park, Ravenglass lies where three important rivers converge into the sea...

Looking down on Eskdale, Cumbria, on a crisp November morning.

Eskdale Green (26 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction N)

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On the tops above Boot, Eskdale, Cumbria.

Boot (7 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction N)

Boot is one of Lakeland's precious jewels, a charming stone village surrounded by towering scenery which includes two of the regions most scenic waterfalls, the Dalegarth Force and Birker Force...

Sunset over the Kent estuary, Arnside, Cumbria, September 2006.

Arnside (30 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (15.1 miles, 24.2 km, direction E)

This pretty village has all the ingredients of an old style fishing village with a delightful mix-match of charming properties rising up from a beach of firm golden sand littered with colourful sailing boats...

Hawkshead Grammar School

Hawkshead (116 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (15.2 miles, 24.4 km, direction NE)

The pretty village of Hawkshead is full of old-world picturesque charm throughout its traffic-free streets where one can roam freely to investigate all it has to offer in the way.....

Morecambe Bay

Silverdale (28 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Lancashire (15.4 miles, 24.7 km, direction E)

The village of Silverdale once sat on the River Kent, but in the 1920's the river changed its course to reach the sea further westward. The deep-water channel of the Kent is now.....

Statue of Eric Morecambe

Morecambe (100 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction SE)

Morecambe has always been one of the most popular and successful seaside resorts in England. It has one of the most spectacular views in England. Looking from the promenade the.....

Recommended attractions near Askam in Furness

The ruins of Furness Abbey, near Barrow in Furness.

Furness Abbey (13 Pictures)

(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction S)

St Mary of Furness was founded in 1123 by Stephen, later King of England...

Millom Castle and Holy Trinity Church, Millom, Cumbria.

Millom Castle (1 Pictures)

(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction NW)

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The world famous Laurel & Hardy Museum in Ulverston, Cumbria. Birthplace of Stan Laurel

The Laurel & Hardy Museum (1 Pictures)

(4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction E)

The Laurel and Hardy Museum is appropriately sited in the town of Ulverston, Stan Laurel's birthplace. He was born in 1890, the.....

Piel Castle was built because of the Scottish raids in 1322

Piel Castle (3 Pictures)

(8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction S)

The last foreign invasion of England took place in 1486 when Irish and Flemish supporters of Lambert Simnel landed at Piel in a.....

Muncaster Castle, Cumbria

Muncaster Castle (33 Pictures)

(13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction NW)

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Hardknott Roman Fort( Lake District )19th June 2005

Hardknott Roman Fort (3 Pictures)

(14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction N)

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Arnside Pele (fortified tower)

Arnside Tower (4 Pictures)

(15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction E)

The oldest building in the parish of Arnside. Arnside Tower is a ruin of a Pele tower which were fortified structures quite.....

Tarn Hows 5

Tarn Hows (98 Pictures)

(15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction NE)

This exceptional magical landscape is known as Beatrix Potter Country. For it is here amongst Lakeland's magnificent tarns and.....

Lake Windermere, Summer 2003

Lake Windermere (148 Pictures)

(15.8 miles, 25.5 km, direction NE)

This is the Lake District National Park's most dazzling resort as well as being England's largest natural lake. It is surrounded.....

Windermere Boat Museum, Cumbria

Windermere Steamboat Museum (1 Pictures)

(16.9 miles, 27.2 km, direction NE)

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Wast Water

Wast Water (37 Pictures)

(17.7 miles, 28.5 km, direction N)

Wast Water is the deepest lake in England at 280 feet deep. The awesome peaks of Sca Fell and Great Gable tower over the wild,.....

Levens Hall Garden, South Lakes

Levens Hall Garden (24 Pictures)

(17.8 miles, 28.7 km, direction E)

Levens Hall is a wonderful Elizabethan mansion, which began life as a medieval tower refuge against the Scots, it was completed.....

Warton Rectory, Lancashire

Warton Old Rectory (2 Pictures)

(18.0 miles, 28.9 km, direction E)

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Sizergh Castle, near Kendal, Cumbria.

Sizergh Castle (28 Pictures)

(18.6 miles, 29.9 km, direction E)

This ancient fortress has been the home of the Strickland family for more than 750 years. It began as a 60ft, four storey tower.....

Lancaster Castle, Lancaster, Lancashire.

Lancaster Castle (21 Pictures)

(18.6 miles, 30.0 km, direction SE)

Dominating the skyline of the town, Lancaster Castle is of the best-preserved castles in England. This Castle is still used as a.....

A view of Langdale Pikes, Little Langdale, Cumbria from Tarn Hows.

Langdale Pikes (45 Pictures)

(18.8 miles, 30.2 km, direction N)

These famous pikes rise loftily above the village of Langdale, whilst below visitors can savour the wild and desolate beauty of.....

Lancaster Cathedral at sunset 2005

Lancaster Cathedral (5 Pictures)

(19.3 miles, 31.0 km, direction SE)

This may not be as old as other English cathedral churches, but with its soaring spire reaching to a height of 240 feet and a.....

Ashton Memorial in Lancaster

Ashton Memorial (5 Pictures)

(19.7 miles, 31.7 km, direction SE)

The Ashton Memorial with its green dome, overlooks the City from Williamson Park. It forms a famous Classical landmark and was.....

Dove Cottage in Grasmere. The one time home of the Poet William Wordsworth

Dove Cottage (6 Pictures)

(19.9 miles, 32.0 km, direction NE)

Dove cottage in the Lake District is the former home of the poet William Wordsworth and is where he wrote much of his famous.....

Hutton Roof, Nr Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria Jan 2006

Hutton Roof Crags (1 Pictures)

(20.1 miles, 32.4 km, direction E)

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