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Whitehaven Coast

Lake District

There are hidden gems of history and wildlife along this post-industrial coastline

Whitehaven Coast, Haig Pit Car Park, Solway Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9BG

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The path along the Whitehaven Coast on a sunny day with views out to the sea and rocky cliffs.

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Directions via Google Maps
By road
Sat nav postcode CA28 9BG. From north: 15 miles from Cockermouth on the A66 then A595. From south: 17 miles from Ravenglass on the A595. Once at Whitehaven follow brown tourist signs for mining museum.
Parking: Free parking at Haig Pit car park, or pay and display parking at Whitehaven harbour and St Bees beach (not National Trust).
On foot
Whitehaven coast is a short detour from the Coast to Coast footpath, which turns inland just where the Whitehaven Coast meets St Bees Head. Signposted walks from Whitehaven Harbour and St Bees Beach.
By train
Whitehaven Station 0.6 miles (1km). Walk around the harbour to the Beacon museum and follow coastal path signs. St Bees station 7 miles (11.2km). Walk down Station Road then turn left onto Beach Road and follow to the beach. Train stations at either end mean it is easy to walk along the 7 mile cliff path and catch the train back.
By bus
From north: 300/301 from Carlisle, Wigton and Maryport to Whitehaven. From south: 6/X6 from Millom, Ravenglass and Egremont to Whitehaven.
Cycling
The Sea to Sea (C2C) long-distance cycleway starts from Whitehaven Harbour. The Hadrian's Cycleway (Route 72) also passes through. There are signposted off-road cycling routes along the Whitehaven coast stretching south from the harbour.
Cycling - more information

Planning your visit

Visiting the Whitehaven Coast with your dog

The Whitehaven Coast is a one pawprint rated place. Find out all you need to know about bringing your furry side-kick on an adventure on the coast.

Springer on a walk with his owners down a coastal path in the summer

Upcoming events on the Whitehaven Coast

Find out what events we have coming up on the Whitehaven Coast

Children playing badminton among the wildflower fields on the Whitehaven Coast

Two visitors walking through the grounds of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal with the abbey ruins in the background

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