Blencathra (B)

Blencathra (B) is an university building in Cumberland, Cumbria, England. Blencathra (B) is situated nearby to University of Cumbria, as well as near STEM Drainage Pond.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Brunton Park and Carlisle Railway Station.

Brunton Park

Stadium

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Brunton Park is a football stadium and the home of Carlisle United. It is situated in the city of Carlisle and has a certified capacity of 17,949. The ground opened in 1909. Brunton Park is situated 2,400 feet northeast of Blencathra (B).

Carlisle Railway Station

Railway station

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Carlisle, or Carlisle Citadel, is a Grade II* listed railway station serving the cathedral city of Carlisle, in Cumbria, England. It is a principal stop on the West Coast Main Line, 102 miles south-east of Glasgow Central and 299 miles north-north-west of London Euston. Carlisle Railway Station is situated 2,300 feet west of Blencathra (B).

Carlisle Castle

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Carlisle Castle is a stone keep medieval fortress located in the city of Carlisle near the ruins of Hadrian's Wall. First built during the reign of William II in 1092 and rebuilt in stone under Henry I in 1122, the castle is over 930 years old and has been the scene of many episodes in British history. Carlisle Castle is situated 1 mile northwest of Blencathra (B).

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Carlisle and Rickerby.

Carlisle

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Carlisle is a city in Cumbria, in northwest England 10 miles from the border with Scotland, with a population of 74,200 in 2024. Most visitors are just making an overnight stop on a long motorway journey, but reasons to linger include the cathedral, castle and museums.

Rickerby

Hamlet

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Rickerby is a village in the civil parish of Stanwix Rural, in the Cumberland district, in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated near Carlisle, next to the River Eden.