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Seascale

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Seascale

Seascale works well as a base: 20 minutes from Egremont, 19km from Hardknott Pass.

Seascale is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,754, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Seascale 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 Seascale to your route.

About Seascale

Seascale is a village and civil parish on the Irish Sea coast of Cumbria, England, historically within Cumberland. The parish had a population of 1,754 in 2011, barely decreasing by 0.4% in 2021.

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Where is Seascale located?

Seascale is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.3983 latitude, -3.4796 longitude.

What is the population of Seascale?

Seascale has a population of approximately 1,754 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,754
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.3983, -3.4796

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 Seascale

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Wastwater

England's deepest lake, ringed by towering screes, voted Britain's favourite view and reached by a single dramatic dead-end road.

13 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Scafell Pike

England's highest mountain at 978m, a challenging ascent rewarded with panoramic views stretching to Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man.

18 km · about 20 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.

19 km · about 20 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.

20 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Buttermere

Tranquil lake surrounded by dramatic fells including Haystacks and Fleetwith Pike, offering one of the finest circular walks in the Lake District.

21 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Honister Pass

A steep, single-track pass linking Borrowdale and Buttermere with hairpins, a slate mine and exhilarating gradients.

21 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Wrynose Pass

A wild mountain pass connecting the Langdale and Duddon valleys with panoramic views of the central Lake District fells.

23 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Newlands Pass

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

24 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Seascale

  • Right hereWastwaterEngland's deepest lake, ringed by towering screes, voted Britain's favourite view and reached by a single dramatic dead-end road.
  • 18 kmScafell PikeEngland's highest mountain at 978m, a challenging ascent rewarded with panoramic views stretching to Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man.
  • 19 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.
  • 20 kmHardknott Pass SummitEngland's steepest road pass with gradients up to 33%, offering spectacular views of the Eskdale valley and surrounding Lakeland fells.
  • 21 kmHonister PassA steep, single-track pass linking Borrowdale and Buttermere with hairpins, a slate mine and exhilarating gradients.
  • 23 kmWrynose PassA wild mountain pass connecting the Langdale and Duddon valleys with panoramic views of the central Lake District fells.

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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