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3About Egremont
Egremont is a former mining town in west Cumbria, positioned between the Lakes and the coast along the River Ehen. The A595 provides the main north-south connection through west Cumbria, whilst the A5086 links eastward to central Lakeland via Cockermouth. The town hosts the annual Crab Fair each September, featuring the World Gurning Championship where competitors pull faces through horse collars in a tradition dating to 1267.
Where is Egremont on the map?
Egremont is in England, at 54.479, -3.528 - about 7 km north-east of Nethertown, Cumbria.
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EV Chargers in Egremont
- Flatt Walks, Whitehaven160 kW
- New Street, Whitehaven75 kW
- Flatt Walks, Whitehaven50 kW
- Bransty Row, Whitehaven7 kW
- Moresby, Whitehaven7 kW
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What is the closest airport to Egremont?
The closest airport to Egremont is Newcastle International Airport, 170 km (about 2 h 34 min by car).
