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3About Houghton
Houghton lies just north of Carlisle on the A7 towards the Scottish border, making it a handy stop for cross-border journeys. The village sits in rolling Cumbrian countryside with over 50 EV charging points in the wider Carlisle area. It's perfectly placed for exploring both the Lake District and Scottish Borders, with Carlisle Lake District Airport close by and the ancient Roman remains at Castlesteads wall mile 56 just down the road.
Where is Houghton on the map?
Houghton is in England, at 54.924, -2.924 - about 10 km north-east of Newby West.
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EV Chargers in Houghton
- M6 J44/45, Carlisle350 kW
- Southbound M6, Carlisle250 kW
- London Rd, Carlisle150 kW
- Wakefield Road, Carlisle150 kW
- Border Gate, Carlisle50 kW
Data source: OpenChargeMap
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What is the closest airport to Houghton?
The closest airport to Houghton is Newcastle International Airport, 95 km (about 1 h 31 min by car).