Ravenglass
in Cumbria of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
54.356 and -3.409 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 54° 21' 21" and W -3° 24' 31"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:17 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:31 am and 8:49 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.883 and 170.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pukehiki
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-05-02 08:23:34

Touring Ravenglass

Ravenglass in Cumbria (England) is a town located in United Kingdom about 240 mi (or 385 km) north-west of London, the country's capital place.

Time in Ravenglass is now 11:17 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports nearby Ravenglass, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Barrow Walney Island Airport in a distance of 17 mi (or 27 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd in a distance of 85 mi (or 137 km), South. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. We collected 1 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Blackpool, Carlisle, Dumfries, Warton and Freckleton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 62 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 75%
Air Pressure 1004 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 15 km/h (10 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

13°C (56 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

10°C (51 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

12°C (54 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

IRT Valley View B&B

Address
2,5 mi
High House
CA19 1UL Holmrook
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bailey Ground Lodge

Address
4,2 mi
The Banks
CA20 1QP Seascale
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Building a Magnificent City in Ravenglass

Published: June 28, 2012
Length: 03:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: RavenglassUniversity

But the Prokofy shows up and destroys it!


Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway September 2014

Published: September 25, 2014
Length: 09:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pennysteam

We travel to the lake district to visit the Ratty.


Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 11th Augist 2012 part 2

Published: August 20, 2012
Length: 21:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pennysteam

All aboard for the second part of our ride on the ratty behind River Mite along with River Irt and Northern Rock as we complete our journey to Boot. Note: Date in teh intro is incorrect, put...


R&ER (Laal Ratty) narrow gauge railway - Northern Rock and Diesel

Published: March 30, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: John A Wylam

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway (Laal Ratty - the little rattler), located in the English Lake District. A narrow gauge passenger-carrying railway running approximately seven miles from the coast...


boss at work

Published: September 07, 2009
Length: 26:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CamdenMSS

Camden Miniature Steam Services' boss Adam Harris seen hard at work on Ernest Twining's 15" gauge masterpiece 'Siân' at Ravenglass in June 2008.


Ravenglass Steam Railway 10 05 2014

Published: June 08, 2014
Length: 33:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jaroslav Macaj

Playback. Panasonic,Camcorder HX-WA30.


Railway volunteers on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway

Published: November 25, 2010
Length: 26:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: laalratty66

Ravenglass and Eskdale railway volunteers over the years.


Ravenglass to Dalegarth in 4 minutes

Published: September 01, 2014
Length: 27:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

If you can't make it to the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway anytime soon but are longing to relive the stunning scenery and picturesque route then the wait is over! Recorded from the front of...


The Real Santa - Santa Express On The La'al Ratty Steam Train

Published: December 23, 2012
Length: 50:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AshNap Toys

The Ravenglass and Eskdale narrow gauge railway. Santa arrives on Rudolf the train and delivers presents. A brilliant day out and great value http://ravenglass-railway.co.uk/


Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 1996 part 1/3

Published: February 23, 2008
Length: 20:39 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: hammerfesten

Mit Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway von "Ravenglass" nach "Eskdale" im Jahre 1996.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Drigg railway station

Drigg railway station serves the villages of Drigg and Holmrook in Cumbria, England. The railway station is a request stop on the scenic Cumbrian Coast Line 15 miles south of Whitehaven. Some through trains to the Furness Line stop here. It is operated by Northern Rail who provide all passenger train services.

Located at 54.377, -3.443 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Cumbria, Former Furness Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1849, Railway stations served by Northern Rail, DfT Category F2 stations, Railway request stops in Great Britain

Muncaster Castle

Muncaster Castle is a privately owned castle overlooking the Esk river, about a mile east of the west-coastal town of Ravenglass in Cumbria, England. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building.

Located at 54.3547, -3.3809 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Houses completed in the 14th century, Towers completed in the 14th century, Castles in Cumbria, Peel towers in Cumbria, Gardens in Cumbria, Country houses in Cumbria, Visitor attractions in Cumbria, Grade I listed buildings in Cumbria, Reportedly haunted locations in England, Historic house museums in Cumbria, Anthony Salvin buildings

River Irt

The River Irt is a river in the county of Cumbria in northern England. It flows from the south-western end of Wast Water, the deepest lake in England, leaving the lake at the foot of Whin Rigg, the southern peak of the famous Wastwater Screes. On its short journey to the coast, the Irt is crossed by the Cumbria Coastal Way long distance footpath, at Drigg Holme packhorse bridge.

Located at 54.3667, -3.41667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Cumbria

River Mite

The River Mite is a river in the county of Cumbria in northern England. The valley through which the river Mite runs is called Miterdale. The name Mite is thought to be of British origin and related to a root such as 'meigh': to urinate or dribble, possibly a wry reflection of the relatively minor nature of the Mite. The Mite rises on Tongue Moor, immediately below the peak of Illgill Head to the north west, at an altitude of around 550 metres.

Located at 54.3609, -3.4076 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Cumbria

Ravenglass Roman Bath House

Ravenglass Roman Bath House (also known as Walls Castle) is a ruined ancient Roman bath house at Ravenglass, Cumbria, England. Belonging to a 2nd century Roman fort and naval base (known to the Romans as Glannoventa), the bath house is described by Matthew Hyde in his update to the Pevsner Guide to Cumbria as "an astonishing survival".

Located at 54.3507, -3.4042 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Ancient Roman baths in England, Ruins in Cumbria, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Cumbria, Visitor attractions in Cumbria, English Heritage sites in Cumbria, Archaeological sites in Cumbria

National Cycle Route 72

National Route 72 of the National Cycle Network, in North England is also called "Hadrian's Cycleway". It starts at Kendal and makes its way around the Cumbrian coast via Barrow-in-Furness and Whitehaven to Silloth, and then across the country through Carlisle to Tynemouth via Newcastle upon Tyne. Much of its route is very close to Hadrian's Wall. Kendal to Barrow in Furness is mapped on the Walney To Wear map.

Located at 54.3495, -3.40614 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Transport in Cumbria, National Cycle Routes

Irton Cross

Irton Cross is an Anglo-Saxon cross located in the graveyard of St Paul's Church, Irton with Santon, Cumbria, England. Dating from the early 9th century, it lies chronologically between the Bewcastle Cross and the Gosforth cross and has greater affinity with the earlier Anglo-Roman style of Bewcastle.

Located at 54.3914, -3.40052 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Anglo-Saxon art, High crosses in England, History of Cumberland, History of Cumbria, Monumental crosses in England

St Michael's Church, Muncaster

St Michael's Church, Muncaster, is located in the grounds of Muncaster Castle, near Ravenglass, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Calder, the archdeaconry of West Cumberland, and the diocese of Carlisle. Its benefice is united with those of St Paul, Irton, St John the Baptist, Waberthwaite, and St Catherine, Boot. The church has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building.

Located at 54.3568, -3.3803 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Church of England churches in Cumbria, Grade I listed buildings in Cumbria, Grade I listed churches, English Gothic architecture, Gothic Revival architecture in Cumbria, Anthony Salvin buildings, Diocese of Carlisle, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Cumbria