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.
25 km · about 30 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Wigton is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Dalston, 32km from Buttermere.
Wigton is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 5,831, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Wigton 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 Wigton to your route.
Wigton is a market town in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England. It lies just outside the Lake District. Wigton is at the centre of the Solway Plain, between the Caldbeck Fells and the Solway coast. It is served by Wigton railway station on the Cumbrian Coast Line, and the A596 road to Workington. The town ofRead more
Silloth-on-Solway lies 12 miles (19 km) to the west, beyond Abbeytown.
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Wigton is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.8248 latitude, -3.1611 longitude.
Wigton has a population of approximately 5,831 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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ancient ruins
A 5,000-year-old stone circle set on a fell with a 360-degree mountain panorama, free and roadside near Keswick.
25 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A serene island-studded lake beside Keswick, perfect for a lakeside drive, launch cruise and the Surprise View overlook.
27 km · about 30 min drive
mountain pass
A quiet, narrow pass through Newlands Valley with the Moss Force waterfall tumbling beside the road.
30 km · about 35 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.
32 km · about 35 min drive
waterfall
A 65-foot waterfall plunging through a wooded gorge near Ullswater, with stone bridges framing the cascade.
32 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A graceful Z-shaped lake with steamers, the lakeside road and Glenridding making it the perfect Lakes touring base.
32 km · about 35 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.
34 km · about 40 min drive
mountain pass
A steep, single-track pass linking Borrowdale and Buttermere with hairpins, a slate mine and exhilarating gradients.
35 km · about 40 min drive
April to October
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