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Warton Rectory, Lancashire

Warton (4 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction N)

Warton is a pleasant village to visit. Interestingly, it is in a site considered to be of special scientific interest, quite possibly the home of early man...

Village of Capernwray, view from the top of the tower at Capernwray Hall

Capernwray (25 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction E)

There is a lovely timeless atmosphere surrounding this old Lancashire village, maybe this is caused by the gracious properties hidden amongst the leafy lanes of the area...

Narrow boats on the canal at Hest Bank, Lancashire.

Hest Bank (3 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction SW)

Hest Bank makes an interesting alternative to crowded Morecambe, it is ideal as a base for touring coast and the old cotton towns of Lancashire...

Morecambe Bay

Silverdale (28 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Lancashire (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction NW)

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.....

Sunset

Morecambe (100 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction SW)

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.....

Lancaster Castle

Lancaster (142 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction S)

This is a city which long ago lost it's grim clogs and mill image to give way to a fast growing city with a fine reputation as a centre of commerce and culture where bright, modern University buildings sit comfortably with Lancaster's historic areas...

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

Arnside (30 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction NW)

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...

Grange-over-Sands from Arnside Knott

Grange-over-Sands (12 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Cumbria (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction NW)

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

Allithwaite, Cumbria. Holme Lane looking towards Boarbank

Allithwaite (16 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction NW)

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...

Cartmel Priory

Cartmel (24 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction NW)

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

A picture of The Church at Ingleton Village, North Yorkshire.

Ingleton (80 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction E)

Ingleton thrives as a centre for those who take pleasure in exploring the vast underworld to be discovered beneath the limestone hills of this glorious scenic region...

Six Arches, near the River Wye, Scorton, Lancashire

Scorton (3 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction S)

The picturesque village of Scorton lies to the west of the Bowland Forest beneath the shadow of Calder Fell, in an area much famed for its sparkling streams, fells and forest glades inhabited by wildlife...

Howgill Church

Kendal (31 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction N)

Sometimes referred to 'the auld grey town' because it was built mainly of grey stone, Kendal is a large Market town in the east of Cumbria...

Market St in Ulverston, Cumbria

Ulverston (38 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria (14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction W)

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. .....

Clapham Beck

Clapham (28 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire (15.4 miles, 24.7 km, direction E)

The clear waters of Clapham Beck enter the town from the high slopes of Ingleborough where it scampers over a waterfall before plunging down into the town...

Dunsop Bridge

Dunsop Bridge (70 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (16.1 miles, 26.0 km, direction SE)

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Dalton-in-Furness Castle, Cumbria

Dalton-in-Furness (9 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction W)

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.....

Snowdrops

Slaidburn (55 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (17.2 miles, 27.6 km, direction SE)

An eye catching place with a pretty village green and a scattering of stone cottages set in an idyllic spot on the banks of the River Hodder...

St Martin's Church, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria

Bowness on Windermere (218 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (17.2 miles, 27.7 km, direction N)

This is the principal resort on Lake Windermere, it is a town crammed with quaint narrow streets jammed full of summer tourists which sprawls along the shores of the lake somewhere between Waterhead and Lakeside...

Sunset behind the Langdales.

Windermere (273 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (18.4 miles, 29.6 km, direction N)

Lake Windermere is England's largest lake, and one of it's most popular with visitors. It is 10.5 miles long and approx 1 mile wide. The water of the lake reaches a depth of.....

Recommended attractions near Carnforth

Warton Rectory, Lancashire

Warton Old Rectory (2 Pictures)

(1.0 miles, 1.7 km)

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Arnside Pele (fortified tower)

Arnside Tower (4 Pictures)

(4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction NW)

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

Lancaster Castle, Lancaster, Lancashire.

Lancaster Castle (21 Pictures)

(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction S)

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

Lancaster Cathedral at sunset 2005

Lancaster Cathedral (5 Pictures)

(5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction S)

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)

(5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction S)

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

Hutton Roof, Nr Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria Jan 2006

Hutton Roof Crags (1 Pictures)

(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction NE)

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Levens Hall Garden, South Lakes

Levens Hall Garden (24 Pictures)

(9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction N)

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

Sizergh Castle, near Kendal, Cumbria.

Sizergh Castle (28 Pictures)

(10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction N)

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

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

The Laurel & Hardy Museum (1 Pictures)

(14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction W)

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

Forest of Bowland, Lancashire

Forest of Bowland (43 Pictures)

(14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction SE)

This high region of grouse moor and high fells crossed with deep narrow valley's was once a hunting ground of Saxon King's. It.....

Piel Castle was built because of the Scottish raids in 1322

Piel Castle (3 Pictures)

(17.0 miles, 27.4 km, direction W)

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

Lake Windermere, Summer 2003

Lake Windermere (148 Pictures)

(17.1 miles, 27.5 km, direction N)

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

The ruins of Furness Abbey, near Barrow in Furness.

Furness Abbey (13 Pictures)

(17.4 miles, 28.0 km, direction W)

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

Windermere Boat Museum, Cumbria

Windermere Steamboat Museum (1 Pictures)

(17.8 miles, 28.7 km, direction N)

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Garsdale Station on the Settle Carlisle Railway, located high in the Yorksire Dales National Park

Settle Carlisle Railway (9 Pictures)

(20.3 miles, 32.7 km, direction E)

This spectacular train journey could easily be the most scenic train trip in the whole of the UK. The route is part of National.....

Tarn Hows 5

Tarn Hows (98 Pictures)

(21.2 miles, 34.1 km, direction NW)

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

Millom Castle and Holy Trinity Church, Millom, Cumbria.

Millom Castle (1 Pictures)

(21.6 miles, 34.8 km, direction W)

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Sawley Abbey

Sawley Abbey (15 Pictures)

(22.9 miles, 36.9 km, direction SE)

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Lazy afternoon

Clitheroe Castle (41 Pictures)

(23.5 miles, 37.8 km, direction SE)

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The Sealion Pool, Blackpool Zoo, taken August 2005

Blackpool Zoo (10 Pictures)

(23.7 miles, 38.1 km, direction SW)

Blackpool Zoo, situated in Lancashire, England, is a popular zoological park known for its wide variety of animals and.....


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