mountain pass
Newlands Pass
A quiet, narrow pass through Newlands Valley with the Moss Force waterfall tumbling beside the road.
13 km · about 25 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Cockermouth works well as a base: 15 minutes from Dearham, 15km from Buttermere.
Cockermouth is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 9,146, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Cockermouth 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 Cockermouth to your route.
Cockermouth is a market town and civil parish in the Cumberland unitary authority area of Cumbria, England. The name refers to the town's position by the confluence of the River Cocker into the River Derwent. At the 2021 census, the built up area had a population of 8,860.
Cockermouth is situated a short distanceRead more
outside the English Lake District on its north-west fringe. Much of the architectural core of the town remains unchanged since the basic medieval layout was filled in the 18th and 19th centuries. The regenerated market place is now a central historical focus within the town and reflects events from its 800-year history. The town is prone to flooding and experienced severe floods in 2005, 2009 and 2015.
Mary, Queen of Scots, came to Cockermouth in 1568, after her defeat at the Battle of Langside. She is said to have stayed at the house of Henry Fletcher (died 1574), who gave her a velvet gown and she later sent him a letter of thanks. Fletcher's son moved from Cockermouth to Moresby Hall in Parton, Cumbria.
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Cockermouth is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.6621 latitude, -3.3609 longitude.
Cockermouth has a population of approximately 9,146 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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mountain pass
A quiet, narrow pass through Newlands Valley with the Moss Force waterfall tumbling beside the road.
13 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Tranquil lake surrounded by dramatic fells including Haystacks and Fleetwith Pike, offering one of the finest circular walks in the Lake District.
15 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A serene island-studded lake beside Keswick, perfect for a lakeside drive, launch cruise and the Surprise View overlook.
17 km · about 20 min drive
ancient ruins
A 5,000-year-old stone circle set on a fell with a 360-degree mountain panorama, free and roadside near Keswick.
18 km · about 20 min drive
mountain pass
A steep, single-track pass linking Borrowdale and Buttermere with hairpins, a slate mine and exhilarating gradients.
19 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
England's highest mountain at 978m, a challenging ascent rewarded with panoramic views stretching to Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man.
25 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
England's deepest lake, ringed by towering screes, voted Britain's favourite view and reached by a single dramatic dead-end road.
25 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
England's third highest peak at 950m, famous for the knife-edge ridge of Striding Edge and sweeping views across the Lake District.
27 km · about 30 min drive
April to October
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