Seascale

Civil Parish in Cumberland Copeland

England

Seascale

Seascale is a civil parish located in the district of Copeland, in the county of Cumbria, England. Situated on the coast of the Irish Sea, it is approximately 12 miles southwest of Whitehaven and 20 miles northwest of the Lake District National Park.

The village of Seascale itself is small, with a population of around 1,700 people. It is known for its picturesque views of the sea and the nearby fells, making it a popular destination for tourists and nature enthusiasts. The area is surrounded by beautiful countryside, offering ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, and birdwatching.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of settlements dating back to the Bronze Age. It was traditionally a farming community, but in the late 19th century, it became a popular seaside resort due to the construction of the railway line, attracting visitors from across the country.

Today, Seascale is a thriving community with a range of amenities including shops, pubs, and restaurants. It is also home to the Sellafield nuclear reprocessing site, which has been a significant employer in the area since the 1950s.

Overall, Seascale offers a peaceful and scenic setting for both residents and visitors, with its proximity to the coast, stunning natural landscapes, and a strong sense of community.

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Seascale Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.399315/-3.476932 or Grid Reference NY0401. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Information, direction and warnings

This array of signs is beside the England Coast Path near Carl Crag.

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Footbridge on the Coast Path

The footbridge crosses a small sike on the England Coast Path south of Seascale.

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Bridleway near Low Moor

The public bridleway runs from the beach near Carl Crag to Low Moor passing beside the Drigg Low Level Waste Repository, Britain’s ‘central’ dump for radioactive nuclear waste. The high fence topped with razor wire forms the boundary of the 110 hectare site. The Lake District fells can be glimpsed in the background.

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England Coast Path near Carl Crag

The warning sign relates to the MOD Eskmeals Range and is located beside the England Coast Path (formerly the Cumbria Coastal Way) at the end of the public bridleway from Low Moor.

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Triangulation Pillar, Seascale

The Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar adjacent to Seascale Golf Course was constructed in 1949. The flush bracket benchmark number S5760 on the west face of the pillar marks a height of 41.3431m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) last verified in 1965 (photograph NY0301 : Flush Bracket Benchmark, Seascale).

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Flush Bracket Benchmark, Seascale

Detail of the flush bracket benchmark on the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar at Seascale (photograph NY0301 : Triangulation Pillar, Seascale). The flush bracket, benchmark number S5760, is on the west face of the pillar and marks a height of 41.3431m above sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn), last verified in 1965.

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Former Goods Yard

With the Furness Railway water tower and goods shed

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The England Coast Path near Sellafield

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Golf course and high security

The multiple security fences of Sellafield are visible beyond the fairway. No searching for lost balls over there.

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Postlethwaite Garage, Seascale

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The B5344 in Seascale

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Muddy tracks near Fleming Hall farm

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England Coast Path near Seascale

Almost lost in the vegetation, the narrow sandy path that forms the England Coast Path approaches Seascale. This section of the England Coast Path was formerly the Cumbria Coastal Way.

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Gateway at Panope

The gateway to the house at Panope. The track leading past the gateway is a public bridleway to Hallsenna. There is an inverted Ordnance Survey cut benchmark on the right hand gatepost (detail photograph NY0501 : Benchmark, Panope).

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Benchmark, Panope

Detail of the inverted Ordnance Survey cut benchmark on a gatepost at Panope (location photograph NY0501 : Gateway at Panope). The benchmark is possibly that indicated on the 1898 revision of the Ordnance Survey map as marking a height of 69.8 feet above mean sea level (Ordnance Datum Newlyn).

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Panope Ford

The ford on Whitriggs Beck at Panope. The track is the public bridleway from Panope to Cross Lanes at Seascale, joined almost in the ford (through the gate on the right) by a bridleway from Silver How and Blea Wath. The beck follows the track for a few metres before leaving it to the left under a small footbridge hidden by vegetation in front of the sign. The sign reads ‘NO SATNAV ROUTE FOR HGVS’ although the location is far from a metalled road.

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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.

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Ford near Stony How

In spite of rain clouds in the background, dry weather has reduced this small ford near Stony How to no more than a trickle. The metalled public highway from the B5344 ends at the ford, continuing only as an unsurfaced access track and public bridleway to Panope and Hallsenna.

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Seascale is located at Grid Ref: NY0401 (Lat: 54.399315, Lng: -3.476932)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Copeland

Police Authority: Cumbria