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Recommended Towns & Villages near Hest Bank

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Morecambe (100 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (2.3 miles, 3.7 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 (3.0 miles, 4.8 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...

Warton Rectory, Lancashire

Warton (4 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction NE)

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...

Sunset at Capernwray Farm, Lancashire

Capernwray (25 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction NE)

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...

Cottage, Cove Road

Silverdale (28 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Lancashire (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction N)

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.....

Arnside sunset

Arnside (30 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction N)

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 bandstand

Grange-over-Sands (12 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Cumbria (8.1 miles, 13.0 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 (8.1 miles, 13.1 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 (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction NW)

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

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

Scorton (3 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (10.8 miles, 17.4 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...

Market St in Ulverston, Cumbria

Ulverston (38 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria (13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction NW)

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. .....

A view of Ingleton

Ingleton (80 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire (14.5 miles, 23.3 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...

Freeport Shopping Village

Fleetwood (97 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (15.2 miles, 24.4 km, direction SW)

Fleetwood was once famous as a fishing port, but now it is more likely the visitor will see yachts and leisure boats lined up at the pretty quayside...

Dunsop Bridge, Lancashire.

Dunsop Bridge (70 Pictures)

in the county of Lancashire (15.5 miles, 25.0 km, direction SE)

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Parish Church, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria

Dalton-in-Furness (9 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (15.6 miles, 25.0 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.....

The river Kent in Kendal, Cumbria

Kendal (31 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria (16.8 miles, 27.0 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...

St. Bartholomews Church

Chipping (75 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Lancashire (17.1 miles, 27.5 km, direction SE)

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...

Barrow from Sandscale Hawes in Early January

Barrow in Furness (33 Pictures)

in the county of Cumbria (17.2 miles, 27.6 km, direction W)

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...

St Andrews Church

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...

Autumn in Clapham

Clapham (28 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire (17.3 miles, 27.8 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...

Recommended attractions near Hest Bank

Lancaster Castle, Lancaster, Lancashire.

Lancaster Castle (21 Pictures)

(2.7 miles, 4.4 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)

(3.0 miles, 4.9 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)

(3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction SE)

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

Warton Rectory, Lancashire

Warton Old Rectory (2 Pictures)

(4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction NE)

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Arnside Pele (fortified tower)

Arnside Tower (4 Pictures)

(6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction N)

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

Hutton Roof, Nr Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria Jan 2006

Hutton Roof Crags (1 Pictures)

(9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction NE)

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Levens Hall Garden, South Lakes

Levens Hall Garden (24 Pictures)

(11.8 miles, 18.9 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)

(13.6 miles, 21.9 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)

(13.7 miles, 22.1 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.....

Piel Castle was built because of the Scottish raids in 1322

Piel Castle (3 Pictures)

(14.7 miles, 23.6 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.....

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.....

The ruins of Furness Abbey, near Barrow in Furness.

Furness Abbey (13 Pictures)

(15.9 miles, 25.5 km, direction W)

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

Lake Windermere, Summer 2003

Lake Windermere (148 Pictures)

(19.1 miles, 30.7 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.....

Windermere Boat Museum, Cumbria

Windermere Steamboat Museum (1 Pictures)

(19.9 miles, 32.0 km, direction N)

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The Sealion Pool, Blackpool Zoo, taken August 2005

Blackpool Zoo (10 Pictures)

(20.5 miles, 33.0 km, direction SW)

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

Millom Castle and Holy Trinity Church, Millom, Cumbria.

Millom Castle (1 Pictures)

(20.9 miles, 33.7 km, direction NW)

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Tarn Hows 5

Tarn Hows (98 Pictures)

(22.7 miles, 36.6 km, direction N)

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

Sawley Abbey

Sawley Abbey (15 Pictures)

(22.9 miles, 36.8 km, direction SE)

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Lazy afternoon

Clitheroe Castle (41 Pictures)

(22.9 miles, 36.8 km, direction SE)

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Blackpool Beach and Tower taken 19 May 2005

Blackpool Pleasure Beach (9 Pictures)

(23.0 miles, 37.0 km, direction SW)

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