Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Caton

Caton is a town in Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom, home to about 2,387 people. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit — 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 57 churches, 19 forts & heritage and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are St Wilfrid's (4 km), St Saviour (4 km) and Williamson Park (7 km).

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Caton at a glance

Location
Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Population
about 2,387
Coordinates
54.0762° N, 2.7190° W
Places within 50 km
160 (160 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 Caton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Caton: 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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Things to see near Caton, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Caton

143 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Caton. The closest is Grit Fell (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Grit Fell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Warton Crag · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Fair Snape Fell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Parlick · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Beacon Fell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Newton Fell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~28 km · Must-see

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Churches near Caton

70 churches within 100 km of Caton. The closest is St Wilfrid's (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Caton

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Caton. The closest is Lancaster Castle (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Caton

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Caton. The closest is Windermere (42 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Windermere · lake · Lancashire · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Esthwaite Water · lake · Lancashire · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Coniston Water · lake · Lancashire · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Tarn Hows · lake · Lancashire · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Semer Water · lake · York and North Yorkshire · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Grasmere · lake · Lancashire · ~57 km · Must-see

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Caves near Caton

8 caves within 100 km of Caton. The closest is The Dog Hole (20 km). Best time: year-round.

  • The Dog Hole · cave · Lancashire · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Aquamole Pot · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Ingleborough Cave · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Gaping Gill · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Great Douk · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Upper Long Churn Cave · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~33 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Caton

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Caton. The closest is Humphrey Head (21 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Caton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Caton
  2. 7 km Williamson Park · park, Lancashire
  3. 1 km Christchurch · church, Lancashire
  4. 1 km St Thomas · church, Lancashire
  5. 5 km St Wilfrid's · church, Lancashire
  6. 7 km St Saviour · church, Lancashire
  7. 4 km Back to Caton

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From travellers near Caton

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How to reach Caton

    All places near Caton by distance

    Within 15 km of Caton

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Birks Fell · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Tarn Hows · lake · Lancashire · ~51 km · Must-see
    • St Anne's Parish Church · church · Lancashire · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Dales High Way · trek · Lancashire · ~51 km · Must-see
    • St Andrew · church · York and North Yorkshire · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Great Stickle · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~52 km · Must-see
    • St Thomas's · church · Lancashire · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Brown Pike · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Walna Scar · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Holme Fell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Lifeboat Memorial · fort · Lancashire · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Shipman Knotts · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Buck Pike · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Caw · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~53 km · Must-see
    • St Augustine · church · Lancashire · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Jamia Mosque Sultania · dargah · Greater Manchester · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Wansfell (Baystones) · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Stickle Pike · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~53 km · Must-see
    • St Mary's · church · Lancashire · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Brim Fell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Yoke · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Troutbeck Tongue · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Tarn Crag · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Raydale · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Duddon Valley · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Wetherlam · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Sharp Haw · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Little Langdale · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Loughrigg Fell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Wallowbarrow Crag · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Great Carrs · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Black Combe · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Kettlewell Parish Church · church · York and North Yorkshire · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Grey Friar · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Froswick · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Semer Water · lake · York and North Yorkshire · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Rydal Falls · waterfall · Lancashire · ~56 km · Must-see
    • St. Mary's Church · church · York and North Yorkshire · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Harter Fell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Hameldon Hill · viewpoint · Greater Manchester · ~57 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Caton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints41143Grit Fell (8 km)
    Churches5770St Wilfrid's (4 km)
    Forts & heritage1928Lancaster Castle (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs310Windermere (42 km)
    Caves78The Dog Hole (20 km)
    Beaches & coast88Humphrey Head (21 km)
    Parks67Williamson Park (7 km)
    Treks36Lancashire Coastal Way (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45RSPB Leighton Moss (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs45City Mosque Preston (44 km)
    Museums34Lakeland Motor Museum (34 km)
    Temples33Avalanche (48 km)
    Other attractions11Bar Pot (29 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Piel Island (37 km)
    Waterfalls01Rydal Falls (56 km)

    Caton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Caton?

    St Wilfrid's (church, about 4 km), St Saviour (church, about 4 km), Williamson Park (park, about 7 km), Christchurch (church, about 7 km), St Thomas (church, about 8 km), Lancaster Castle (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

    160 places on Spotwander: 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 57 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Caton?

    Grit Fell, about 8 km by road; Warton Crag (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Caton?

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

    Which is the nearest fort to Caton?

    Lancaster Castle, about 8 km by road; Hornby Castle (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Caton?

    Start in Caton, visit Williamson Park, then Christchurch, then St Thomas, then St Wilfrid's, then St Saviour, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Caton?

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

    Towns near Caton

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