Lorton
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Pair of villages in Cumbria, England
Lorton is a village and civil parish in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England. The village is in two parts: Low Lorton and High Lorton, with the parish church of St Cuthbert standing between them. Lorton is at the northern end of the Vale of Lorton, part of the valley of the River Cocker, and it is surrounded by fells such as Grasmoor, Hopegill Head and Whiteside. They are about 4 miles (6.5 km) from Cockermouth, which gives access to the main A66 road. Other nearby places include Loweswater and Brigham.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 256
- Coordinates
- 54.618, -3.302
- Timezone
- Europe/London
Overview of Lorton
Located in England, United Kingdom, Lorton is best described as a tiny locality. Population figures land around 256. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards sports.
Things to do in Lorton
Sports in Lorton
(1)Our data lists Biking as sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Lorton's own activity tags.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach England first, then drive or cycle into Lorton. The local time zone is Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Lorton that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lorton known for?
- Lorton is mainly a destination for sports, set in England, United Kingdom with around 256 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Lorton?
- You can plan around Biking in Lorton. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Lorton located?
- Administratively, Lorton sits in England, United Kingdom — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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