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Dalston

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Dalston

Dalston is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Denton Holme, 28km from Castlerigg Stone Circle.

Dalston is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,285, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Dalston 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 Dalston to your route.

About Dalston

Dalston is a large village and civil parish in the Cumberland district, in Cumbria, England, on the B5299 road 4 miles (6 km) south-west of Carlisle. In 2021 the parish had a population of 2,796. The village is on the River Caldew, just to the north of where the Roe Beck joins it. Dalston railway station is on the

Read more Cumbrian Coast Line between Carlisle, Workington and Barrow-in-Furness.

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Dalston offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Dalston located?

Dalston is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.8421 latitude, -2.9846 longitude.

What is the population of Dalston?

Dalston has a population of approximately 1,285 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,285
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.8421, -2.9846

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

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 Dalston

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Castlerigg Stone Circle

A 5,000-year-old stone circle set on a fell with a 360-degree mountain panorama, free and roadside near Keswick.

28 km · about 30 min drive

waterfall

Aira Force

A 65-foot waterfall plunging through a wooded gorge near Ullswater, with stone bridges framing the cascade.

30 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Ullswater

A graceful Z-shaped lake with steamers, the lakeside road and Glenridding making it the perfect Lakes touring base.

30 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Derwentwater

A serene island-studded lake beside Keswick, perfect for a lakeside drive, launch cruise and the Surprise View overlook.

31 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Hartside Pass

The A686's grand sweep over the North Pennines between Penrith and Alston, climbing to 580m through wide hairpins with views across the Eden Valley to the Lake District fells. A celebrated drivers' and bikers' road.

32 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Helvellyn

England's third highest peak at 950m, famous for the knife-edge ridge of Striding Edge and sweeping views across the Lake District.

35 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Newlands Pass

A quiet, narrow pass through Newlands Valley with the Moss Force waterfall tumbling beside the road.

35 km · about 40 min drive

cafe

Hartside Cafe

A remote hilltop cafe at 1,904 feet on the A686 in Cumbria, one of England's highest road cafes and a bucket-list stop for bikers.

36 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Dalston

  • 30 kmUllswaterA graceful Z-shaped lake with steamers, the lakeside road and Glenridding making it the perfect Lakes touring base.
  • 31 kmDerwentwaterA serene island-studded lake beside Keswick, perfect for a lakeside drive, launch cruise and the Surprise View overlook.
  • 32 kmHartside PassThe A686's grand sweep over the North Pennines between Penrith and Alston, climbing to 580m through wide hairpins with views across the Eden Valley to the Lake District fells. A celebrated drivers' and bikers' road.
  • 35 kmHelvellynEngland's third highest peak at 950m, famous for the knife-edge ridge of Striding Edge and sweeping views across the Lake District.
  • 35 kmNewlands PassA quiet, narrow pass through Newlands Valley with the Moss Force waterfall tumbling beside the road.
  • 40 kmHonister PassA steep, single-track pass linking Borrowdale and Buttermere with hairpins, a slate mine and exhilarating gradients.

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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