Gawthwaite

Gawthwaite is a village in Cumbria, England. It is located along the A5092 road, 4.8 miles (7.7 km) north of Ulverston.[1][2] It is on the Grize Beck stream, on the edge of Lake District National Park.

Gawthwaite
Gawthwaite
Gawthwaite is located in the former South Lakeland district
Gawthwaite
Gawthwaite
Location in South Lakeland
Gawthwaite is located in Cumbria
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Location within Cumbria
OS grid referenceSD270848
Civil parish
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townULVERSTON
Postcode districtLA12
Dialling code01229
PoliceCumbria
FireCumbria
AmbulanceNorth West
UK Parliament

Gawthwaite High Quarry is in the vicinity.

Before it became the A5092, the road through the village was the B5280: this can still be seen on the two village roadsigns, which are clearly visible on Google Street View.

References

  1. Watson, Jim (1997). The Cumbria Way and the Allerdale Ramble: A Walking Guide. Cicerone Press Limited. p. 15. ISBN 978-1-85284-242-0.
  2. Maps (Map). Google Maps.


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