Drigg

Settlement in Cumberland Copeland

England

Drigg

A595 at Holmrook village boundary
A595 at Holmrook village boundary Credit: Colin Pyle

Drigg is a small village located in the county of Cumberland, in the northwestern part of England. Situated on the coast of the Irish Sea, it lies about 4 miles southwest of the town of Seascale. With a population of around 500 inhabitants, it is a close-knit community characterized by its peaceful and picturesque surroundings.

The village of Drigg is known for its stunning natural beauty, with the rugged peaks of the Lake District National Park visible to the east. The area is popular among outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. Drigg Beach, a long stretch of sandy coastline, is a prominent feature of the village. It is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its diverse range of flora and fauna.

The village itself has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Roman era. Today, Drigg maintains some of its historic charm, with a small number of traditional cottages and farmhouses scattered throughout the area. The village also boasts a number of amenities, including a primary school, a post office, and a local pub.

Drigg is well-connected to other parts of Cumbria, with the nearby railway station providing regular services to major towns and cities in the region. The village is also easily accessible by road, with the A595 running through the area.

Overall, Drigg is a tranquil and idyllic village that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, historical significance, and community spirit.

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Drigg Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.379652/-3.437224 or Grid Reference SD0699. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A595 at Holmrook village boundary
A595 at Holmrook village boundary
A595 in Holmrook village
A595 in Holmrook village
No. 45231 "Sherwood Forester" at Drigg Station
No. 45231 "Sherwood Forester" at Drigg Station
Sandy Acre Looking down Shore Road to the house on the bend. The large building to the right in the background, partially obscured by trees and heavily protected by a security fence is part of Sellafield's Low Level Waste Repository
Sandy Acre
Looking down Shore Road to the house on the bend. The large building to the right in the background, partially obscured by trees and heavily protected by a security fence is part of Sellafield's Low Level Waste Repository
Common Spotted Orchid, Dactylorhiza fuchsii Very large numbers of this orchid growing in the meadow near  the Packhorse Bridge
Common Spotted Orchid, Dactylorhiza fuchsii
Very large numbers of this orchid growing in the meadow near the Packhorse Bridge
Overlooking the River Irt
Overlooking the River Irt
Bridleway toward St. Peter, Drigg
Bridleway toward St. Peter, Drigg
Marsh Pool View from a rather indistinct track wandering along the marshy boundary between the dunes and the estuary of the River Irt
Marsh Pool
View from a rather indistinct track wandering along the marshy boundary between the dunes and the estuary of the River Irt
Junction of B5344 and Station Road
Junction of B5344 and Station Road
Minor road near Stony How This minor road leads from the B5344 between Drigg and Seascale to Panope, Broom and Hallsenna.
There is heavy rain over the Lake District fells around Wasdale.
Minor road near Stony How
This minor road leads from the B5344 between Drigg and Seascale to Panope, Broom and Hallsenna. There is heavy rain over the Lake District fells around Wasdale.
Benchmark on gatepost on SW side of B5344 at Moor House Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark shown on 1899 1:2500 Map as 65.7 feet above Liverpool Datum
Benchmark on gatepost on SW side of B5344 at Moor House
Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark shown on 1899 1:2500 Map as 65.7 feet above Liverpool Datum
Field gate from B5344 at Moor House There is an OS benchmark <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6103988">NY0500 : Benchmark on gatepost on SW side of B5344 at Moor House</a> on the inside face of the gatepost at the right hand side of the gateway
Field gate from B5344 at Moor House
There is an OS benchmark NY0500 : Benchmark on gatepost on SW side of B5344 at Moor House on the inside face of the gatepost at the right hand side of the gateway
Track (footpath) towards Holmrook Hall
Track (footpath) towards Holmrook Hall
Grazing near sewage works Off the A595.
Grazing near sewage works
Off the A595.
Sewage works off the A595 north of Holmrook
Sewage works off the A595 north of Holmrook
A595 towards Whitehaven
A595 towards Whitehaven
Gunnery Range Observation Post at Drigg (2) A more traditional "bus stop" style observation post in thick concrete.
See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2972341">SD0498 : Gunnery Range Observation Post at Drigg (1)</a>
Gunnery Range Observation Post at Drigg (2)
A more traditional "bus stop" style observation post in thick concrete. See SD0498 : Gunnery Range Observation Post at Drigg (1)
Reception area at Shepherds View Self catering cottages and caravans and tent pitches
Reception area at Shepherds View
Self catering cottages and caravans and tent pitches
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Drigg is located at Grid Ref: SD0699 (Lat: 54.379652, Lng: -3.437224)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Copeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 54.379652,-3.437224
Drigg
Place: village
Source: npe
Wikidata: Q5307512
Wikipedia: en:Drigg
Lat/Long: 54.3791683/-3.4411892
Bus Stop
Station Road jct at shelter (E bound)
Bench: no
Covered: yes
Local Ref: AT
Naptan AtcoCode: 090050051379
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Station Road jct at shelter (E bound)
Naptan Indicator: at
Naptan Landmark: junction with Station Road
Naptan NaptanCode: cumatpgd
Naptan Street: B5344
Naptan Verified: no
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.3788914/-3.4407533
Bus Stop
Station Road jct (W bound)
Bench: no
Covered: no
Local Ref: AT
Naptan AtcoCode: 090050053540
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Station Road jct (W bound)
Naptan Indicator: at
Naptan Landmark: junction with Station Road
Naptan NaptanCode: cumatpgj
Naptan Street: B5344
Naptan Verified: no
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.3787286/-3.4408399
Power: tower
Lat/Long: 54.3800436/-3.4306232
Power: tower
Lat/Long: 54.3820795/-3.4339312
Post Box
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: CA19 105
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 54.3788702/-3.4376209
Parking
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 54.3806928/-3.4308321
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.3792624/-3.4297299
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.3798653/-3.4306633
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.3806667/-3.4320554
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.381315/-3.4332249
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.381843/-3.4343997
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.3824287/-3.4357354
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.3832051/-3.4371355
Defibrillator
Access: yes
Defibrillator Location: outside Drigg & Carleton Village Hall
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 54.3791072/-3.4341283
Man Made: flagpole
Lat/Long: 54.3791148/-3.4342756
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.3794407/-3.4401781
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.3799646/-3.4414301
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.3803563/-3.4423828
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.3807641/-3.443343
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.3800933/-3.443873
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.3792454/-3.4445227
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.3794518/-3.4398142
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.3797637/-3.4387795
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.3801299/-3.4374989
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.3805028/-3.4362146
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.3808557/-3.4350198
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.3812142/-3.4337869
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.3815815/-3.4325045
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.3818767/-3.4311154
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