Harras

Settlement in Cumberland Copeland

England

Harras

B5345 Low Road at Cemetery Lodge
B5345 Low Road at Cemetery Lodge Credit: Colin Pyle

Harras, Cumberland is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, in the northwest of England. Situated near the border with Scotland, the village is nestled amidst the picturesque landscape of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The village of Harras is known for its tranquil and rural atmosphere, offering its residents and visitors a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and meandering rivers, the village is an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Despite its small size, Harras boasts a close-knit community that takes pride in preserving the village's heritage and traditions. The charming architecture of the village includes quaint cottages made of local stone, giving it a distinct rural character.

While Harras may not offer a wide range of amenities, it provides essential services such as a local pub, a small convenience store, and a primary school, ensuring that the basic needs of its residents are met. For additional amenities, the nearby market town of Carlisle is easily accessible, offering a wider range of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities.

Harras also benefits from its proximity to various attractions and activities. The stunning Lake District National Park is within driving distance, providing opportunities for hiking, boating, and enjoying the breathtaking scenery. Additionally, the historic Hadrian's Wall is nearby, allowing visitors to explore ancient Roman ruins and learn about the area's rich history.

Overall, Harras, Cumberland offers a peaceful and picturesque rural setting, making it an idyllic place for those seeking a slower pace of life and a connection with nature.

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Harras Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.546941/-3.578348 or Grid Reference NX9818. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

B5345 Low Road at Cemetery Lodge
B5345 Low Road at Cemetery Lodge
Swingpump Lane, Whitehaven
Swingpump Lane, Whitehaven
Whitehaven Tunnel The north entrance of Whitehaven Tunnel; the end of the platform ramp of Platform 2 of Whitehaven Station (photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7109238">NX9718 : Platform 2, Whitehaven Station</a>) is visible in the right foreground (see also photographs <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2322384">NX9718 : Whitehaven Tunnel</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6862853">NX9718 : Air Shaft No.5, Whitehaven Tunnel</a>).
The small antenna visible at the crown of the brick arch is to permit two way communication with trains in the tunnel.
The England Coast Path and National Cycle Route 72 pass over the flat roofed section of the tunnel in the foreground.
Whitehaven Tunnel
The north entrance of Whitehaven Tunnel; the end of the platform ramp of Platform 2 of Whitehaven Station (photograph NX9718 : Platform 2, Whitehaven Station) is visible in the right foreground (see also photographs NX9718 : Whitehaven Tunnel and NX9718 : Air Shaft No.5, Whitehaven Tunnel). The small antenna visible at the crown of the brick arch is to permit two way communication with trains in the tunnel. The England Coast Path and National Cycle Route 72 pass over the flat roofed section of the tunnel in the foreground.
England Coast Path At this point the England Coast Path follows a minor road that runs along land previously occupied by railway tracks serving William Pit.  The substantial stone abutment supported a bridge over the Cumbrian Coast Line (originally the Whitehaven Junction Railway) which carried a tubway and a standard gauge railway track leading from William Pit to a spoil heap on the sea shore.
The Cumbrian Coast Line runs between the metal palisade fences.
England Coast Path
At this point the England Coast Path follows a minor road that runs along land previously occupied by railway tracks serving William Pit. The substantial stone abutment supported a bridge over the Cumbrian Coast Line (originally the Whitehaven Junction Railway) which carried a tubway and a standard gauge railway track leading from William Pit to a spoil heap on the sea shore. The Cumbrian Coast Line runs between the metal palisade fences.
Platform 2, Whitehaven Station Platform 2 at Whitehaven Station, formerly known as Whitehaven Bransty Station to distinguish it from Whitehaven Corkickle Station at the other end of Whitehaven Tunnel, the entrance of which is directly behind the photographer (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7102076">NX9718 : Whitehaven Tunnel</a>). 
The 15 sign denotes a speed restriction of 15 miles per hour for down (northbound) trains through the sharply curved station platform.
Platform 2, Whitehaven Station
Platform 2 at Whitehaven Station, formerly known as Whitehaven Bransty Station to distinguish it from Whitehaven Corkickle Station at the other end of Whitehaven Tunnel, the entrance of which is directly behind the photographer (see NX9718 : Whitehaven Tunnel). The 15 sign denotes a speed restriction of 15 miles per hour for down (northbound) trains through the sharply curved station platform.
Railway and sea, Redness Point The Cumbrian Coast Line runs close to the sea north of Whitehaven at Redness Point.
Railway and sea, Redness Point
The Cumbrian Coast Line runs close to the sea north of Whitehaven at Redness Point.
Leyland Olympian on Strand Street, Whitehaven An Olympian in Northumbria livery and a familiar sight on the coast on the other side of the country in times gone by.

This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Leyland Olympian on Strand Street, Whitehaven
An Olympian in Northumbria livery and a familiar sight on the coast on the other side of the country in times gone by. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Greater Manchester PTE Leyland National at Whitehaven Harbour Dating from 1975 and owned by the SELNEC Preservation Society.

This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Greater Manchester PTE Leyland National at Whitehaven Harbour
Dating from 1975 and owned by the SELNEC Preservation Society. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
'Best Bus Around' on West Strand, Whitehaven A Leyland National 2 on West Strand near Whitehaven Harbour resplendent in Strathtay Scottish livery.

This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
'Best Bus Around' on West Strand, Whitehaven
A Leyland National 2 on West Strand near Whitehaven Harbour resplendent in Strathtay Scottish livery. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Suburban Express at Whitehaven Harbour Dating from 1973, the Suburban Express diverged away from the standard Leyland National design, with a high flat floor front to rear.  Out of the two demonstrators produced, this is the sole survivor.

This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Suburban Express at Whitehaven Harbour
Dating from 1973, the Suburban Express diverged away from the standard Leyland National design, with a high flat floor front to rear. Out of the two demonstrators produced, this is the sole survivor. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
A vintage pair of buses on West Strand, Whitehaven A Leyland National Mk 1 (B) dating from 1979 and pictured here in Ribble livery. 
 This vehicle was running timetabled trips to the former Leyland National factory at Lillyhall - rather nippy on the gradients heading up through Whitehaven and Distington!  A Volvo Olympian in Cleveland Transit livery can be noted to the rear.

This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
A vintage pair of buses on West Strand, Whitehaven
A Leyland National Mk 1 (B) dating from 1979 and pictured here in Ribble livery. This vehicle was running timetabled trips to the former Leyland National factory at Lillyhall - rather nippy on the gradients heading up through Whitehaven and Distington! A Volvo Olympian in Cleveland Transit livery can be noted to the rear. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Leyland National Mk 1 (B) by Whitehaven Harbour Parked up by the harbour, I travelled on this vehicle the previous day for a tour to the former Leyland National factory at Lillyhall.

This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Leyland National Mk 1 (B) by Whitehaven Harbour
Parked up by the harbour, I travelled on this vehicle the previous day for a tour to the former Leyland National factory at Lillyhall. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Leyland National 'Super National' Entering service in 1975, this was one of two Super Nationals booked for the Leyland National 50 event.  The executive interior of the vehicle included a toilet compartment, cloakroom, servery, aircraft style seats with selectable audio, TV and video, radio telephone, on board mains generator and a Webasto heater.  The vehicle was used on corporate hire work in Britain as well as mainland Europe, with famous passengers including Dolly Parton and Fleetwood Mac.

This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Leyland National 'Super National'
Entering service in 1975, this was one of two Super Nationals booked for the Leyland National 50 event. The executive interior of the vehicle included a toilet compartment, cloakroom, servery, aircraft style seats with selectable audio, TV and video, radio telephone, on board mains generator and a Webasto heater. The vehicle was used on corporate hire work in Britain as well as mainland Europe, with famous passengers including Dolly Parton and Fleetwood Mac. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Suburban Express display A close up of the restoration display in the Leyland National Suburban Express at Whitehaven Harbourside.

This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Suburban Express display
A close up of the restoration display in the Leyland National Suburban Express at Whitehaven Harbourside. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Duke Street, Whitehaven An 1980s photo showing the coal conveyor(?) to the harbour looming over the town.
Duke Street, Whitehaven
An 1980s photo showing the coal conveyor(?) to the harbour looming over the town.
The Marina View from West Strand
The Marina
View from West Strand
St. Nicholas Church Tower, Whitehaven St Nicholas' Church was originally built in 1693. In 1701 Mildred Warner Gale, grandmother of American President George Washington, was buried in the churchyard. The church was rebuilt in 1883. It consisted of a nave, chancel, side chapel, clerestory and west tower. On 31st August 1971 fire destroyed much of the nave and sanctuary. Rebuilding was initially considered but instead the church tower was fitted out as an auxiliary chapel and the rest demolished.
St. Nicholas Church Tower, Whitehaven
St Nicholas' Church was originally built in 1693. In 1701 Mildred Warner Gale, grandmother of American President George Washington, was buried in the churchyard. The church was rebuilt in 1883. It consisted of a nave, chancel, side chapel, clerestory and west tower. On 31st August 1971 fire destroyed much of the nave and sanctuary. Rebuilding was initially considered but instead the church tower was fitted out as an auxiliary chapel and the rest demolished.
West Pier Lighthouse / North Pier Lighthouse, Whitehaven The West Pier is an Intersected Station ( <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://trigpointing.uk/trig/9842" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://trigpointing.uk/trig/9842">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> )

Simple stone lighthouse with glazed lantern and ogival cupola, probably circa 1839.
West Pier Lighthouse / North Pier Lighthouse, Whitehaven
The West Pier is an Intersected Station ( LinkExternal link ) Simple stone lighthouse with glazed lantern and ogival cupola, probably circa 1839.
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Harras is located at Grid Ref: NX9818 (Lat: 54.546941, Lng: -3.578348)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Copeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Traffic Signals
Lat/Long: 54.5438913/-3.5816775
Traffic Signals
Lat/Long: 54.5448147/-3.5836456
Fast Food
McDonald's
Addr City: Whitehaven
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: CA28 7RW
Addr Street: Flatt Walks
Brand: McDonald's
Brand Wikidata: Q38076
Brand Wikipedia: en:McDonald's
Check Date: 2023-09-16
Contact Website: https://www.mcdonalds.com/gb/en-gb/location/whitehaven/whitehaven---bridges-retail-park/the-bridge-retail-park/8260998.html
Cuisine: burger
Drive Through: yes
Outdoor Seating: yes
Takeaway: yes
Lat/Long: 54.5445448/-3.5838932
Police
Whitehaven Police Station
Addr City: Whitehaven
Addr Postcode: CA28 7BJ
Addr Street: Scotch Street
Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 8:00-18:00
Lat/Long: 54.5476342/-3.5852955
Bus Stop
Duke Street Stand A
Bus: yes
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Naptan Indicator: o/s
Naptan Landmark: nos 39 to 40
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Naptan Street: Duke Street
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.5484976/-3.5851806
Bus Stop
Morrisons (N bound)
Bench: no
Bus: yes
Check Date Bench: 2022-11-16
Covered: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 090050300014
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Morrisons (N bound)
Naptan Indicator: o/s
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Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
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Lat/Long: 54.5454118/-3.5840251
Bus Stop
Morrisons (S bound)
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Covered: yes
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Naptan Bearing: S
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Naptan Indicator: opp
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Naptan NaptanCode: cumawjtw
Naptan Street: Flatt Walks
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.5456752/-3.5838189
Bus Stop
Loop Road South at Park Drive
Bus: yes
Local Ref: BY
Naptan AtcoCode: 090050301495
Naptan Bearing: W
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Naptan Indicator: by
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Naptan NaptanCode: cumawmga
Naptan Street: A595
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 54.5457248/-3.5758896
Bus Stop
Junction Calder Avenue (S bound)
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 090050301719
Naptan Bearing: S
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Naptan Indicator: top of
Naptan Landmark: Station Road
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Naptan Street: Station Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
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Bus Stop
Hillcrest Avenue (N bound)
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 090050303122
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Hillcrest Avenue (N bound)
Naptan Indicator: near
Naptan Landmark: Jericho Plantation
Naptan NaptanCode: cumawpjg
Naptan Street: Hillcrest Avenue
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.5446803/-3.5718916
Bus Stop
Hillcrest Avenue (S bound)
Bus: yes
Local Ref: AT
Naptan AtcoCode: 090050303123
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Hillcrest Avenue (S bound)
Naptan Indicator: at
Naptan Landmark: Jericho Plantation
Naptan NaptanCode: cumawpjm
Naptan Street: Hillcrest Avenue
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.5446645/-3.5717209
Bus Stop
Junction Calder Avenue (N bound)
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 090050304337
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Junction Calder Avenue (N bound)
Naptan Indicator: Top of
Naptan Landmark: Station Road
Naptan NaptanCode: cumdtdta
Naptan Street: Station Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.5432039/-3.5824091
Barrier: bollard
Lat/Long: 54.543835/-3.5824283
Grit Bin
Lat/Long: 54.5499797/-3.5764612
Post Box
Ref: CA28 133
Lat/Long: 54.5501424/-3.5767621
Post Box
Ref: CA28 11
Lat/Long: 54.5447866/-3.5740227
Historic: memorial
Memorial: blue_plaque
Lat/Long: 54.5478856/-3.5835339
Historic: memorial
Memorial: blue_plaque
Lat/Long: 54.5478793/-3.5835193
Post Box
Lat/Long: 54.544879/-3.5841333
Fast Food
Granny Wong's
Addr City: Whitehaven
Addr Street: Scotch Street
Cuisine: fish_and_chips
Lat/Long: 54.5484867/-3.5846082
Premier
Addr City: Whitehaven
Addr Street: Scotch Street
Brand: Premier
Brand Wikidata: Q7240340
Brand Wikipedia: en:Premier Stores
Shop: convenience
Website: https://www.premier-stores.co.uk/our-stores/woodend-stores-ltd
Lat/Long: 54.5484174/-3.5843547
Aecom
Addr City: Whitehaven
Addr Street: Duke Street
Office: yes
Lat/Long: 54.5480319/-3.5845705
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 54.5467391/-3.5858851
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 54.5466878/-3.5857665
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 54.5467327/-3.5857053
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 54.5467863/-3.585823
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 54.5466577/-3.5855041
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 54.5466157/-3.5854784
Pub
Whitehaven RLFC
Addr City: Whitehaven
Addr Street: Lowther Street
Lat/Long: 54.5467411/-3.5851693
Bar
Verve 78 Wine Bar
Addr City: Whitehaven
Addr Street: Lowther Street
Lat/Long: 54.5468827/-3.5854913
Printpoint
Addr City: Whitehaven
Addr Street: Lowther Street
Shop: yes
Lat/Long: 54.5469463/-3.5856541
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 6
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 54.5466922/-3.5855947
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 54.5465915/-3.5855027
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: outside Whitehaven Library - facing Lowther Street
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Lat/Long: 54.5466118/-3.5855503
Traffic Calming: cushion
Lat/Long: 54.5435118/-3.5823713
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 54.5435723/-3.5822476
Power: pole
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.5480999/-3.5725273
Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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