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Recommended Towns & Villages near Claughton

Capernwray Hall, Capernwray, Lancashire

Capernwray (25 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction NW)

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...

Warton Rectory, Lancashire

Warton (4 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (5.4 miles, 8.8 km, direction NW)

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...

Hest Bank, Lancashire

Hest Bank (3 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (5.9 miles, 9.6 km, direction W)

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...

Lancaster Canal

Lancaster (142 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction SW)

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...

Morecambe fishing boats.

Morecambe (100 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction W)

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.....

Morecambe Bay

Silverdale (28 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Lancashire (8.2 miles, 13.1 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.....

A picture of the WW1 Memorial, at Ingleton Village, North Yorkshire.

Ingleton (80 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction NE)

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...

Arnside in Cumbria, sunset over the Kent estuary, September 2006.

Arnside (30 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (10.1 miles, 16.2 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...

The Church at Clapham, North Yorkshire

Clapham (28 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire (11.4 miles, 18.3 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...

Scorton Priory gateway, Scorton Village, Nr. Garstang, Lancashire.

Scorton (3 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (11.6 miles, 18.7 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...

Dunsop Bridge, Lancashire.

Dunsop Bridge (70 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction SE)

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A blustery afternoon

Grange-over-Sands (12 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Cumbria (12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction NW)

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

Slaidburn, Hodder Valley, Lancashire

Slaidburn (55 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (12.6 miles, 20.2 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...

Allithwaite, Cumbria. Holme Lane looking towards Boarbank

Allithwaite (16 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (12.6 miles, 20.3 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...

Drinks in the square

Cartmel (24 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction NW)

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

Snowy Parlick Hill

Chipping (75 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Lancashire (14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction S)

Winner of Britain in Bloom in 2009, and RHS Tourism and Gold achievement awards, Chipping is a charming village located above a fast flowing stream at the edge of the Bowland forest. Its character can be seen in its ancient cobbled streets and lovely 17th century properties...

Penygent, Horton in Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire

Horton in Ribblesdale (6 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire (15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction E)

Set in the valley at the foot of Pen-y-Ghent (one of Yorkshire's Three Peaks) is the picturesque village of Horton-in-Ribblesdale..

Limestone scenery above Settle, Yorkshire Dales

Settle (35 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire (15.9 miles, 25.7 km, direction E)

A wonderful market town in the Yorkshire Dales. Settle is the starting point for the famous Settle to Carlisle Railway; one of Britain's most spectacular and scenic railways which.....

The Howgills

Kendal (31 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria (16.5 miles, 26.6 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...

Quiet country lane near Waddington.

Waddington (29 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (17.3 miles, 27.8 km, direction SE)

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Warton Rectory, Lancashire

Warton Old Rectory (2 Pictures)

(5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction NW)

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Ashton Memorial in Lancaster

Ashton Memorial (5 Pictures)

(5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction SW)

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

Lancaster Cathedral at sunset 2005

Lancaster Cathedral (5 Pictures)

(6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction SW)

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.....

Lancaster Castle, Lancaster, Lancashire.

Lancaster Castle (21 Pictures)

(6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction SW)

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

Hutton Roof, Nr Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria Jan 2006

Hutton Roof Crags (1 Pictures)

(7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction N)

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Arnside Pele (fortified tower)

Arnside Tower (4 Pictures)

(9.2 miles, 14.8 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.....

Forest of Bowland, Lancashire

Forest of Bowland (43 Pictures)

(10.1 miles, 16.3 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.....

Levens Hall Garden, South Lakes

Levens Hall Garden (24 Pictures)

(12.2 miles, 19.6 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)

(13.9 miles, 22.3 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.....

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

Settle Carlisle Railway (9 Pictures)

(15.9 miles, 25.6 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.....

Sawley Abbey

Sawley Abbey (15 Pictures)

(18.3 miles, 29.5 km, direction SE)

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

The Laurel & Hardy Museum (1 Pictures)

(18.9 miles, 30.3 km, direction NW)

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

Lazy afternoon

Clitheroe Castle (41 Pictures)

(19.2 miles, 30.8 km, direction SE)

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Malham Tarn, North Yorkshire

Malham Tarn & Moor (4 Pictures)

(20.4 miles, 32.9 km, direction E)

Malham Tarn is a lake in the Yorkshire Dales National Park which inspired English novelist Charles Kingsley to write the classic.....

Malham Views

Malham Cove (30 Pictures)

(20.5 miles, 33.1 km, direction E)

A natural limestone formation which is a national beauty spot, near Malham, North Yorkshire..

Piel Castle was built because of the Scottish raids in 1322

Piel Castle (3 Pictures)

(20.6 miles, 33.2 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)

(21.1 miles, 33.9 km, direction NW)

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

Janet's Foss. Malham, North Yorkshire

Janet's Foss (6 Pictures)

(21.4 miles, 34.5 km, direction E)

A small picturesque waterfall near the village of Malham and Malham Cove, North Yorkshire. Janet refers to a Fairy Queen who is.....

Pendle Hill

Pendle Hill (61 Pictures)

(21.6 miles, 34.7 km, direction SE)

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The ruins of Furness Abbey, near Barrow in Furness.

Furness Abbey (13 Pictures)

(21.7 miles, 34.9 km, direction W)

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


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