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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.
22 km · about 25 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Haverigg works well as a base: 10 minutes from Askam in Furness, 23km from Hardknott Pass.
Haverigg is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,849, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Haverigg 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 Haverigg to your route.
Haverigg is a village on the south-west coast of Cumbria, England, historically part of the county of Cumberland. In 2001 it had a population of 1,791 in 548 households, increasing in 2011 to a population of 1,849 in 549 Households.
The name Haverigg derives from Old Norse and can be translated as "the hill where oatsRead more
are grown".
Haverigg is at the mouth of the Duddon Estuary, a protected area important for birds and other wildlife. Haverigg has an extensive, quiet Blue Flag beach. There is also access to a seawall with a lighthouse which protects Hodbarrow Lagoon, part of Hodbarrow RSPB Reserve. The River Lazy flows through Haverigg and joins the estuary of the River Duddon here.
Haverigg is 31.9 miles (51.3 km) to the south of Whitehaven, 24.4 miles (39.3 km) to the north of Barrow-in-Furness (by road via the estuary) and 1.3 miles (2.1 km) to the west of Millom.
An independent lifeboat station, Haverigg Inshore Rescue Team, has been based in the village since 1973 assisting those in difficulty around the Duddon coastline.
In 2020, the Lakes first Aqua Park opened in Haverigg, situated on the lagoon, it features an inflatable obstacle course plus other attractions.
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Haverigg is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.1997 latitude, -3.2926 longitude.
Haverigg has a population of approximately 1,849 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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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.
22 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
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23 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
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
scenic viewpoint
A wild mountain pass connecting the Langdale and Duddon valleys with panoramic views of the central Lake District fells.
26 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.
27 km · about 30 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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
England's largest natural lake, stretching over 10 miles through the heart of the Lake District with stunning mountain backdrops.
30 km · about 35 min drive
national park
England's largest national park with dramatic lakes, rugged fells, and literary heritage of Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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