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About Distington

Distington is a former mining village in West Cumbria, well-placed for exploring both the Lake District and the coast. The A595 connects it directly to Workington and Whitehaven, whilst the M6 Junction 40 provides the main approach via the A66. The village sits beneath an impressive Victorian railway viaduct that carries the Cumbrian Coast Line.

Where is Distington on the map?

Distington is in England, at 54.597, -3.539 - about 24 km north of Nethertown, Cumbria.

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Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Distington. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: Distington9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to Distington?

The closest airport to Distington is Newcastle International Airport, 154 km (about 2 h 20 min by car).

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