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About Lorton

Lorton is a small Lake District village in the Lorton Vale, reached via the B5289 from Cockermouth. The scenic route continues southeast to Buttermere, making it popular with tourists exploring the western fells. The village sits in a sheltered valley position with over 20 fast EV chargers nearby. Lorton Hall, a 15th-century pele tower, stands as a reminder of the area's turbulent border history.

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Lorton is in England, at 54.618, -3.302 - about 12 km south-east of Brigham.

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The closest airport to Lorton is Newcastle International Airport, 145 km (about 2 h 16 min by car).

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