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About Blackford

Blackford lies in northern Cumbria near the Scottish border, accessible via the A7 which connects to the M74 at Gretna. The village sits on the Solway Plain amongst agricultural land, with Carlisle 8km southeast providing M6 motorway links. Approximately 50 EV charging points serve the area. The 12th-century parish church of St. Michael features medieval stonework incorporating Roman materials from nearby ruins.

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Blackford is in England, at 54.953, -2.942 - about 11 km north of Newby West.

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35 chargers

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What is the closest airport to Blackford?

The closest airport to Blackford is Newcastle International Airport, 98 km (about 1 h 33 min by car).

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