famous road
Corney Fell Road
A single-track fell road climbing from the Duddon valley to over 300 m with sweeping views across the Irish Sea to the Isle of Man.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Askam in Furness
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Askam in Furness
Askam in Furness works well as a base: 5 minutes from Dalton in Furness, 13km from Corney Fell Road.
Askam in Furness is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 3,274, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Askam in Furness sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Askam in Furness to your route.
About Askam in Furness
Askam and Ireleth is a civil parish close to Barrow-in-Furness in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England. Historically part of Lancashire, it originally consisted of two separate coastal villages with different origins and histories which, in recent times, have merged to become one continuous settlement. In theRead more
2001 census the parish had a population of 3,632, reducing at the 2011 census to 3,462.
Ireleth has its origins as a mediaeval farming village clustered on the hillside overlooking the flat sands of the Duddon Estuary. Askam was established following the discovery of large quantities of iron ore near the village in the middle of the 18th century.
The pair originally fell within the boundaries of the Hundred of Lonsdale 'north of the sands' in the historic county of Lancashire. Following local government reforms in 1974 the parish became part of the county of Cumbria, and after further reforms in 2023 it became part of Westmorland and Furness.
The nearby River Duddon estuary and surrounding countryside have made the area well known for its wildlife, while the villages' exposed position on the eastern bank facing the Irish Sea have encouraged the establishment of wind energy generation, amid local controversy.
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Askam in Furness is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.1872 latitude, -3.2047 longitude.
What is the population of Askam in Furness?
Askam in Furness has a population of approximately 3,274 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 3,274
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 54.1872, -3.2047
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Askam in Furness
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Lakeland Motor Museum
Riverside museum at Backbarrow with 30,000 exhibits including 140 classic vehicles and a dedicated exhibition on the Campbells' Bluebird land and water speed record machines.
16 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Coniston Water
The lake of Donald Campbell's Bluebird water-speed records and Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazons.
19 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The Old Man of Coniston
A 803 m fell rising directly above Coniston village, scarred by centuries of copper and slate workings and topped by a wide summit cairn.
21 km · about 25 min drive
castle
Muncaster Castle
A privately owned castle above the Esk estuary with gardens, an owl centre and a long-standing reputation for hauntings.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
A 15-inch narrow-gauge steam railway, 'La'al Ratty', running seven miles from the coast at Ravenglass into the heart of Eskdale.
23 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
Hardknott Pass
England's steepest road with gradients of 1-in-3, a white-knuckle single-track pass through the Lake District with a Roman fort at the top.
24 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Hardknott Pass Summit
England's steepest road pass with gradients up to 33%, offering spectacular views of the Eskdale valley and surrounding Lakeland fells.
24 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Askam in Furness
10 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- Right hereCorney Fell RoadA single-track fell road climbing from the Duddon valley to over 300 m with sweeping views across the Irish Sea to the Isle of Man.
- 21 kmThe Old Man of ConistonA 803 m fell rising directly above Coniston village, scarred by centuries of copper and slate workings and topped by a wide summit cairn.
- 24 kmHardknott PassEngland's steepest road with gradients of 1-in-3, a white-knuckle single-track pass through the Lake District with a Roman fort at the top.
- 24 kmHardknott Pass SummitEngland's steepest road pass with gradients up to 33%, offering spectacular views of the Eskdale valley and surrounding Lakeland fells.
- 24 kmHardknott and Wrynose Passes (A-road link)England's steepest road at 1-in-3, with tight hairpins and no barriers, linking Eskdale to Little Langdale over two passes. Not for caravans or nervous drivers.
- 25 kmWrynose BottomThe narrow glacial valley east of Wrynose Pass carrying the road along the infant River Duddon between steep fellsides.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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