Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Shap

Shap is a town in Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom, home to about 1,264 people. Within 50 km by road there are 278 places to visit — 194 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 churches, 26 forts & heritage and 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Shap Abbey (2 km), Shap Summit (5 km) and Seat Robert (7 km).

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

Shap at a glance

Location
Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,264
Coordinates
54.5315° N, 2.6755° W
Places within 50 km
278 (278 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 Shap

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Shap: 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 Shap

204 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Shap. The closest is Shap Summit (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Shap Summit · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Seat Robert · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Selside Pike · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Branstree · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Tarn Crag · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Heughscar Hill · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~14 km · Must-see

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Churches near Shap

31 churches within 100 km of Shap. The closest is St. Michael's (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Shap

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Shap. The closest is Shap Abbey (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Shap

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Shap. The closest is Measand (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Shap

6 museums within 100 km of Shap. The closest is Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Shap

5 treks within 100 km of Shap. The closest is Lady Anne's Way (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Shap

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Shap
  2. 2 km Shap Abbey · heritage site, Lancashire
  3. 7 km Measand · lake, Lancashire
  4. 5 km Selside Pike · viewpoint, Lancashire
  5. 4 km Seat Robert · viewpoint, Lancashire
  6. 7 km Shap Summit · peak, Lancashire
  7. 5 km Back to Shap

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From travellers near Shap

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How to reach Shap

    All places near Shap by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Shap by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints194204Shap Summit (5 km)
    Churches2631St. Michael's (17 km)
    Forts & heritage2628Shap Abbey (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1315Measand (9 km)
    Museums66Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry (30 km)
    Treks55Lady Anne's Way (13 km)
    Caves24The Dog Hole (45 km)
    Waterfalls33Rydal Falls (28 km)
    Parks22Holehird Gardens (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape (50 km)

    Shap: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Shap?

    Shap Abbey (heritage site, about 2 km), Shap Summit (peak, about 5 km), Seat Robert (viewpoint, about 7 km), Measand (lake, about 9 km), Selside Pike (viewpoint, about 11 km), Lowther Castle (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

    278 places on Spotwander: 194 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Shap?

    Shap Summit, about 5 km by road; Seat Robert (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Shap?

    St. Michael's, about 17 km by road; St. Margaret & St. James (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Shap?

    Shap Abbey, about 2 km by road; Lowther Castle (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Shap?

    Start in Shap, visit Shap Abbey, then Measand, then Selside Pike, then Seat Robert, then Shap Summit, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Shap?

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

    Towns near Shap

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