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Gosforth, Cumbria

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This small village is famous for the slender Scandinavian cross that stands in the churchyard. The cross features carvings of both Christian and pagan symbols. From Gosforth minor roads lead up Wasdale to remote Wast Water, one of the more isolated of the Lakes.
Gosforth, Cumbria, England

About Gosforth
Attraction Type: Town
Location: Off the A595 3 miles north east of Seascale
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Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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Nearest Attractions Ravenglass Roman Bath House - 5.1 miles (Roman) Egremont Castle - 5.2 miles (Castle) Muncaster Castle - 5.3 miles (Castle) Wast Water lake - 6 miles (Countryside) Blakely Rise stone circle - 6.2 miles (Prehistoric) Ennerdale Water - 7 miles (Countryside) Stanley Ghyll Force Waterfall - 7.3 miles (Countryside) Hardknott Roman Fort - 9.6 miles (Roman)

Nearest Towns and Villages Ravenglass - 5.8 miles away St Bees - 8.8 miles away Watendlath - 15.1 miles away Coniston - 15.4 miles away Grasmere - 17.1 miles away Cockermouth - 17.3 miles away Keswick - 17.4 miles away Rydal - 18.6 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Gosforth

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Chapelton - 4.3 miles from Gosforth Eskdale Green, Cumbria Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £390

No3 Randle How - 5.4 miles from Gosforth Holmrook, Cumbria Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £265

3 Randle How - 5.4 miles from Gosforth Eskdale, Cumbria Sleeps: 1 Stay from: £245

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Nearest Hotels

Westlakes Hotel - 0.2 miles from Gosforth Gosforth, Cumbria Stay from: £65.00

Sella Park House Hotel - 3.6 miles from Gosforth Seascale, Cumbria Stay from: £95.00

Low Wood Hall Hotel - 3.8 miles from Gosforth Eskdale, Cumbria Stay from: £70.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Lutwidge Arms Hotel - 2.7 miles from Gosforth Holmrook, Cumbria From: £40.00

Muncaster Country Guest House - 4.8 miles from Gosforth Ravenglass, Cumbria From: £30.00

New House Farm - 13.1 miles from Gosforth Cockermouth, Cumbria From: £150.00

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Sellafield
Sellafield Visitors Centre
Seascale
Cumbria
England
CA20 1PG
Tel: 019467 76510
Fax: 019467 27021
Email: david.g.henderson@britishnucleargroup.com
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