Wigton Travel Guide

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A static light lighthouse, would make an ideal foreground for Astro or LE startrail shots, taken 7th Aug around 9pm and the sun was setting directly behind it, in line with my position.
A static light lighthouse, would make an ideal foreground for Astro or LE startrail shots, taken 7th Aug around 9pm and the sun was setting directly behind it, in line with my position.
Cardurnock and the Solway Cardurnock airfield is prominent in the centre of the photo which was taken from a Glasgow bound flight from Luton.
Photo by Thomas Nugent (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Colourful cottages by the sea in Allonby.
Wigton
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Crown and Mitre Hotel

Crown and Mitre Hotel

3 out of 5
4 English Street Carlisle England
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlisle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Everything and everyone

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

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North Lakes Hotel And Spa

North Lakes Hotel And Spa

4 out of 5
Ullswater Road Penrith England
The price is AU$191 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$191
per night
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Stay at this spa hotel in Penrith. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (982 reviews)
Facilities in room were great

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

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Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Lake Road Ambleside England
The price is AU$344 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$344
per night
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Stay at this spa hotel in Ambleside. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (888 reviews)
We had an amazing time. The hotel is lovely, every piece of decor & furniture is luxurious. The staff are all very pleasant and helpful. We were booked in for B&B and breakfast was wonderful. When we arrived Liam checked us in & explained the town was experiencing power cuts & lifts weren’t working. ...

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
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2 South Street

2 South Street

2 out of 5
2 South Street Fletchertown Wigton England
Stay at this golf cottage in Wigton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Brayton Park Golf Club and Aspatria War Memorial Recreation Ground ...
2 South Street
4 bedroom accommodation in High Ireby

4 bedroom accommodation in High Ireby

High Ireby
Stay at this cottage in Wigton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lake District Wildlife Park and Dubwath Silver Meadows ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (12 reviews)
Best cottage stay ever
Larger rooms and property than expected with a huge kitchen , central heating and every thing you would need to self cater. Quiet location with gated parking. Greatest views of Ireby and Uldale fells, and 100mtrs walk to the breattaking views of the Solway. Do not have any hesitation of this great ...

Reviewed on 15 July 2023

4 bedroom accommodation in High Ireby
Hillside Hideaway

Hillside Hideaway

2.5 out of 5
Hillside Cuddy Lonning Wigton England
Stay at this golf cottage in Wigton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Wigton Library and The John Peel Theatre are located ...
Hillside Hideaway
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Popular places to visit

Hadrian's Wall Path - West

You can take time to visit Hadrian's Wall Path - West during your travels to Bowness-on-Solway. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

Hadrian's Wall Path - West

Silloth on Solway Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Silloth-on-Solway at Silloth on Solway Golf Club.

Silloth on Solway Golf Club

Soldiers in Silloth

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Soldiers in Silloth during your trip to Silloth. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Soldiers in Silloth

Silloth Sunday Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Silloth Sunday Market during your trip to Holme Low. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Silloth Sunday Market

Brayton Park Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Aspatria at Brayton Park Golf Club.

Brayton Park Golf Club

Wigton Library

After visiting Wigton Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wigton. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's countryside.

Wigton Library

Cities near Wigton

Keswick showing markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Keswick

Red ruins of a Castle in the market town of Penrith. There's also a park with bandstand & cafe.

Penrith

driving early morning and this happened just outside of carlise.

Carlisle

Greatna Green

Gretna