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Garstang

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Garstang

Garstang is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Bay Horse, 15km from Trough of Bowland.

Garstang is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 9,530, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Garstang 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 Garstang to your route.

About Garstang

Garstang is an ancient market town and civil parish within the Borough of Wyre, in Lancashire, England. It lies equidistant between the cities of Lancaster to the north and Preston to the south, both are 10 miles (16 km) away. In 2021, the parish had a total resident population of 4,428; In the 2011 Census, the larger

Read more Garstang Built-up Area, which includes the adjoining settlements of Bonds and Cabus, had a population of 6,779. Garstang is famous for being the world's first ever Fairtrade Town.

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Where is Garstang located?

Garstang is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.9008 latitude, -2.7742 longitude.

What is the population of Garstang?

Garstang has a population of approximately 9,530 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
9,530
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.9008, -2.7742

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 Garstang

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Trough of Bowland

Remote moorland pass through the Forest of Bowland linking Lancaster and Dunsop Bridge, following the route the Pendle witches were marched to trial in 1612. Sweeping single-carriageway bends with barely a building in sight.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Iconic seaside amusement park on England's northwest coast operating since 1896 with historic and modern coasters.

22 km · about 25 min 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.

42 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Ribblehead Viaduct

Magnificent Victorian railway viaduct with 24 arches striding across the bleak moorland of the Yorkshire Dales, an engineering marvel of the 1870s.

43 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Malham Cove

Vast curved limestone cliff rising 80 metres from the valley floor, crowned with an extraordinary limestone pavement of weathered clints and grykes.

45 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Gordale Scar

A jaw-dropping limestone ravine with waterfalls tumbling between overhanging cliffs near Malham.

46 km · about 55 min drive

racetrack

Aintree Motor Racing Circuit

Historic circuit inside Aintree Racecourse that hosted five British Grands Prix in the 1950s-60s, where Stirling Moss took his first home GP win. Club sprints still run on the old track.

48 km · about 55 min drive

national park

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Classic English countryside with limestone pavements, waterfalls, and stone-walled valleys.

54 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Garstang

  • Right hereTrough of BowlandRemote moorland pass through the Forest of Bowland linking Lancaster and Dunsop Bridge, following the route the Pendle witches were marched to trial in 1612. Sweeping single-carriageway bends with barely a building in sight.
  • 61 kmButtertubs PassA high, narrow Dales road over the moors, named for deep limestone potholes and ranked among Britain's best drives.
  • 62 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.
  • 62 kmHardknott Pass SummitEngland's steepest road pass with gradients up to 33%, offering spectacular views of the Eskdale valley and surrounding Lakeland fells.
  • 62 kmWrynose PassA wild mountain pass connecting the Langdale and Duddon valleys with panoramic views of the central Lake District fells.
  • 63 kmKirkstone PassThe Lake District's highest motor road, topped by an ancient inn and sweeping views over Brothers Water.

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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