Drigg and Carleton

Civil Parish in Cumberland Copeland

England

Drigg and Carleton

Fence Line View from the Rangers Hut down to the Irt Estuary and the distant fells — Fence Line Credit: John Myers

Drigg and Carleton is a civil parish located in Cumberland, a historic county in the northwest region of England. Situated in the borough of Copeland, the parish covers an area of approximately 9 square miles.

The parish is predominantly rural, encompassing the villages of Drigg and Carleton, as well as surrounding farmland and countryside. It is bordered by the Irish Sea to the west, providing stunning coastal views and access to beautiful sandy beaches.

Drigg and Carleton have a combined population of around 1,200 residents. The area is known for its peaceful and picturesque surroundings, attracting visitors seeking a tranquil escape from urban life.

Historically, the parish has played a significant role in agriculture, with farming being a major industry. However, in recent years, tourism has also become an important economic contributor due to the area's natural beauty and proximity to the Lake District National Park.

Key landmarks in the parish include St. Peter's Church, a Grade II listed building dating back to the 12th century, and the Drigg Sand Dunes, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest known for its unique flora and fauna.

Overall, Drigg and Carleton offer a charming rural retreat with a rich history and idyllic coastal scenery, making it an attractive destination for nature enthusiasts, walkers, and those seeking a peaceful getaway.

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Drigg and Carleton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.35882/-3.449024 or Grid Reference SD0596. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fence Line

View from the Rangers Hut down to the Irt Estuary and the distant fells

John Myers

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

John Myers

Stones on Drigg Beach

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Being slowly buried

Gunnery range observation post: Drigg Dunes

John Myers

Toward Drigg Point

A beautiful desert shore. No-one appears to walk this far down along the dunes from the Shore Road car park

John Myers

Drigg Dunes

The dunes backing the beach appear to be slowly eroding at the base

John Myers

Marsh Pool

View from a rather indistinct track wandering along the marshy boundary between the dunes and the estuary of the River Irt

John Myers

Gunnery Range Observation Post at Drigg (1)

An oddly shaped brick and concrete structure. There is a more traditional 'bus stop' style observation post northwards towards Seascale. See SD0499 : Gunnery Range Observation Post at Drigg (2)

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Dunes behind Drigg foreshore

Most visitors head for the shore missing the miles of excellent walking both here and further on at the nature reserve. Picture is of the dunes taken from the main path looking towards Seascale.

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Dunes at Drigg

Picture taken from the path looking towards the fells.

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Looking towards the River Irt

The Drigg Dunes gradually change to marshland. Picture taken from just before the end of the path looking across the River Irt towards Ravenglass.

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Gunnery Range Observation Post at Drigg (3)

This observation post is half buried and will soon be lost to the encroaching dunes. Inside there is a solid ceiling giving no clue as to the purpose of the pair of curved pipes and the large rectangular concrete block on the roof. On the top of the block are three holes similar to those used for mounting instruments on trig points.. See also SD0498 : Gunnery Range Observation Post at Drigg (1)

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