Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Carnforth

Carnforth is a town in Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom, home to about 7,920 people. Within 50 km by road there are 197 places to visit — 80 hill stations & viewpoints, 57 churches, 20 forts & heritage and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Old Rectory (2 km), Warton Crag (2 km) and Mourholme (3 km).

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Carnforth, Lancashire
Carnforth, Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Carnforth at a glance

Location
Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Population
about 7,920
Coordinates
54.1316° N, 2.7691° W
Places within 50 km
197 (197 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Carnforth

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Carnforth: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Carnforth

151 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Carnforth. The closest is Warton Crag (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Warton Crag · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Grit Fell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Newton Fell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Whitbarrow · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Bigland Barrow · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Staveley Fell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~24 km · Must-see

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Churches near Carnforth

67 churches within 100 km of Carnforth. The closest is St. Mary's (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Carnforth

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Carnforth. The closest is Old Rectory (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Carnforth

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Carnforth. The closest is Windermere (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Carnforth

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Carnforth. The closest is Humphrey Head (14 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Carnforth

7 caves within 100 km of Carnforth. The closest is The Dog Hole (12 km). Best time: year-round.

  • The Dog Hole · cave · Lancashire · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Aquamole Pot · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Gaping Gill · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Ingleborough Cave · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Great Douk · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Upper Long Churn Cave · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~35 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Carnforth

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Carnforth
  2. 2 km Old Rectory · heritage site, Lancashire
  3. 1 km Warton Crag · viewpoint, Lancashire
  4. 2 km Leighton Hall · heritage site, Lancashire
  5. 1 km St. Mary's · church, Lancashire
  6. 3 km Mourholme · heritage site, Lancashire
  7. 3 km Back to Carnforth

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From travellers near Carnforth

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How to reach Carnforth

    All places near Carnforth by distance

    Within 15 km of Carnforth

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Carnforth by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints80151Warton Crag (2 km)
    Churches5767St. Mary's (4 km)
    Forts & heritage2027Old Rectory (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs512Windermere (33 km)
    Beaches & coast78Humphrey Head (14 km)
    Caves77The Dog Hole (12 km)
    Parks66Williamson Park (12 km)
    Treks45Dales Way (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44RSPB Leighton Moss (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs14Blackpool Central Mosque (50 km)
    Museums33Lakeland Motor Museum (25 km)
    Temples03Avalanche (53 km)
    Other attractions11Bar Pot (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Piel Island (34 km)
    Waterfalls11Rydal Falls (48 km)

    Carnforth: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Carnforth?

    Old Rectory (heritage site, about 2 km), Warton Crag (viewpoint, about 2 km), Mourholme (heritage site, about 3 km), St. Mary's (church, about 4 km), Leighton Hall (heritage site, about 4 km), RSPB Leighton Moss (nature spot, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Carnforth?

    197 places on Spotwander: 80 hill stations & viewpoints, 57 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Carnforth?

    Warton Crag, about 2 km by road; Grit Fell (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Carnforth?

    St. Mary's, about 4 km by road; St Saviour (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Carnforth?

    Old Rectory, about 2 km by road; Mourholme (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Carnforth?

    Start in Carnforth, visit Old Rectory, then Warton Crag, then Leighton Hall, then St. Mary's, then Mourholme, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Carnforth?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Carnforth

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Carnforth’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Carnforth on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.