Corkickle
Settlement in Cumberland Copeland
England
Corkickle
Corkickle is a small village located in the county of Cumberland, England. Situated on the western coast, it lies approximately 1 mile south of the town of Whitehaven. With a population of around 2,000 residents, Corkickle is a tight-knit community known for its welcoming atmosphere and picturesque surroundings.
The village is nestled amidst rolling hills and lush green fields, offering stunning views of the nearby Lake District National Park. Its proximity to the coast grants residents and visitors easy access to the beautiful beaches of the Irish Sea, ideal for leisurely walks or family outings.
Corkickle boasts a rich history, dating back to the early 18th century when it was primarily an agricultural village. Today, it maintains its rural charm with several traditional cottages and farms dotting the landscape. The local economy has diversified over the years, with a mix of small businesses, shops, and services catering to the needs of the community.
Residents of Corkickle enjoy a range of amenities, including a primary school, a community center, and a public library. The village also has various sports facilities, such as a football pitch and a cricket ground, where locals engage in friendly matches and tournaments.
Transportation in Corkickle is facilitated by regular bus services connecting the village to Whitehaven and other nearby towns. The village is also conveniently located near the A595, a major road that provides easy access to the wider region.
Overall, Corkickle, Cumberland offers a peaceful and scenic place to call home, perfect for those seeking a tranquil village lifestyle with easy access to the stunning natural beauty of the Lake District.
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Corkickle Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 54.540967/-3.5794777 or Grid Reference NX9717. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
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 King Charles III 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.
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.
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.
'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.
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 '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.
Duke Street, Whitehaven
An 1980s photo showing the coal conveyor(?) to the harbour looming over the town.
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 ( Link
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Simple stone lighthouse with glazed lantern and ogival cupola, probably circa 1839.
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Simple stone lighthouse with glazed lantern and ogival cupola, probably circa 1839.
Cannon, Whitehaven
The gun known as Long Tom mounted on a replica carriage is a 32-pounder or demi-cannon. This was dug out of the shingle behind Tom Hurd’s rock in 1963. It was probably in use at the half-moon battery. However, in 1872 a large part of the cliff gave way and crumbled down onto the half-moon battery. It seems likely the gun was involved in this incident and hence buried in the sand rather than melted down or returned to the armouries like the rest.
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The Candlestick Chimney, Whitehaven, Cumbria
Disused ventilation chimney of the Wellington Pit. Built in 1850.
Corkickle is located at Grid Ref: NX9717 (Lat: 54.540967, Lng: -3.5794777)
Administrative County: Cumbria
District: Copeland
Police Authority: Cumbria
What 3 Words
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Corkickle
Corkickle is a suburb of Whitehaven in Cumbria, England. It is served by Corkickle railway station. == References ==
Nearby Amenities
Located within 500m of 54.540967,-3.5794777Corkickle
Public Transport: stop_position
Railway: stop
Source: Bing
Train: yes
Lat/Long: 54.5416058/-3.5820771
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
Corkickle
Bus Stop
Irt Avenue
Bus: yes
Local Ref: AT
Naptan AtcoCode: 090050300018
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Irt Avenue
Naptan Indicator: at
Naptan Landmark: Junction with Irt Avenue
Naptan NaptanCode: cumawjam
Naptan Street: Calder Avenue
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.5394774/-3.5786941
Bus Stop
Corkickle Railway Station
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 090050301570
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Corkickle Railway Station
Naptan Indicator: o/s
Naptan Landmark: Corkickle Railway Station
Naptan NaptanCode: cumawmgm
Naptan Street: Station Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.5418485/-3.5822639
Bus Stop
Junction Calder Avenue (S bound)
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 090050301719
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Junction Calder Avenue (S bound)
Naptan Indicator: top of
Naptan Landmark: Station Road
Naptan NaptanCode: cumawmja
Naptan Street: Station Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.543351/-3.582152
Bus Stop
Loop Road South at Tower Hill
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 090050302043
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Loop Road South at Tower Hill
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: nos 12 to 13
Naptan NaptanCode: cumawmwd
Naptan Street: A595 Loop Road South
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.5414457/-3.5738696
Bus Stop
Corkickle (E bound)
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 090050302399
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Corkickle (E bound)
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: The Chase Hotel
Naptan NaptanCode: cumawpat
Naptan Street: Back Corkickle
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.5420898/-3.5783103
Bus Stop
Loop Road South at Springfield Avenue
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 090050302640
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Loop Road South at Springfield Avenue
Naptan Indicator: near
Naptan Landmark: junction with Springfield Avenue
Naptan NaptanCode: cumawpdw
Naptan Street: A595 Loop Road South
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.5418355/-3.5736218
Bus Stop
Corkickle (W bound)
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 090050302815
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Corkickle (W bound)
Naptan Indicator: o/s
Naptan Landmark: The Chase Hotel
Naptan NaptanCode: cumawpgp
Naptan Street: Back Corkickle
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.5421549/-3.5787665
Bus Stop
Calder Avenue
Bus: yes
Local Ref: AT
Naptan AtcoCode: 090050303130
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Calder Avenue
Naptan Indicator: at
Naptan Landmark: no. 69
Naptan NaptanCode: cumawpmj
Naptan Street: Calder Avenue
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.5409622/-3.5792461
Bus Stop
Foxhouses Road
Bus: yes
Local Ref: AT
Naptan AtcoCode: 090050303131
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Foxhouses Road
Naptan Indicator: at
Naptan Landmark: Corner to Bleng Avenue
Naptan NaptanCode: cumawpmp
Naptan Street: Foxhouses Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.539241/-3.57683
Bus Stop
Bleng Avenue
Bus: yes
Local Ref: AT
Naptan AtcoCode: 090050303132
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Bleng Avenue
Naptan Indicator: at
Naptan Landmark: no. 5
Naptan NaptanCode: cumawpmt
Naptan Street: Bleng Avenue
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.538104/-3.5771726
Bus Stop
Bleng Avenue / Calder Avenue
Bus: yes
Local Ref: AT
Naptan AtcoCode: 090050303133
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Bleng Avenue / Calder Avenue
Naptan Indicator: at
Naptan Landmark: Junction with Bleng Avenue
Naptan NaptanCode: cumawpmw
Naptan Street: Calder Avenue
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.5379164/-3.5784638
Bus Stop
Ehen Avenue
Bus: yes
Local Ref: AT
Naptan AtcoCode: 090050304259
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Ehen Avenue
Naptan Indicator: at
Naptan Landmark: Junction
Naptan NaptanCode: cumdtaga
Naptan Street: Calder Avenue
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.5405995/-3.5787992
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
Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Ref: CA28 10
Lat/Long: 54.5403809/-3.5737886
Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: CA28 115
Royal Cypher: GVIR
Lat/Long: 54.5386705/-3.5788488
Barrier: bollard
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Horse: yes
Lat/Long: 54.5402075/-3.5722348
Fixme: check position: somewhere between tunnel and station
Railway: milestone
Railway Position: mi:74
Lat/Long: 54.5424169/-3.58211
Superdec
Addr City: Whitehaven
Addr Street: Coach Road
Phone: +44 1946 692274
Shop: furniture
Lat/Long: 54.5432136/-3.5834066
Corkickle
Naptan AtcoCode: 9100CRCK
Network: National Rail
Network Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/ckl/
Network Wikidata: Q26334
Operator: Northern Rail
Operator Website: https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/stations/corkickle
Operator Wikidata: Q85789775
Public Transport: station
Railway: station
Ref Crs: CKL
Source: OS OpenData StreetView
Train: yes
Wikidata: Q4394993
Wikipedia: en:Corkickle railway station
Lat/Long: 54.5416692/-3.5821304
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 54.5420069/-3.5862871
Direction: SW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 54.538776/-3.5751518
Direction: WSW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 54.5380644/-3.5765767
Direction: SSE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 54.5379964/-3.5765526
Direction: SSW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 54.5387568/-3.576225
Direction: SW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 54.5395101/-3.576243
Direction: WSW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 54.5389451/-3.5732401
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