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Workington

Workington is a town in Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom of about 27,120 people. Within 50 km by road there are 211 places to visit: 148 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 forts & heritage and 19 churches. The must-see places are St John, St Michael's and St Peter's Camerton.

54.6425° N, 3.5441° WPop. 27,120

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Within 30 km72 places
Within 50 km211
Must-see300
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Workington

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:41 pm

67 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Workington
  2. St Peter's Camertonchurch · 30 min
  3. Old Maryport Lighthousebeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Wordsworth Househeritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Burnbank Fellviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. St Jameschurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Workington
Today’s loopWorkingtonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Workington?

St John (church, about 1 km), St Michael's (church, about 1 km), St Peter's Camerton (church, about 4 km), Old Maryport Lighthouse (beach, about 11 km), New Maryport Lighthouse (heritage site, about 11 km), Alauna Roman Fort (fort, about 12 km).

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

211 places on Spotwander: 148 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Workington?

Burnbank Fell, about 16 km by road; Knock Murton (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Workington?

New Maryport Lighthouse, about 11 km by road; Alauna Roman Fort (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Workington?

Start in Workington, visit St Peter's Camerton, then Old Maryport Lighthouse, then Wordsworth House, then Burnbank Fell, then St James, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.