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About Ponsonby

Ponsonby is a small Cumbrian village on the A595 between Whitehaven and Barrow-in-Furness. It's 15km from the M6 via Junction 36 and the A590, making it a convenient stop for those exploring the western Lakes. The village offers good access to both coastal paths and inland fells, with around 18 EV charging points nearby. Ancient packhorse bridges cross the River Calder just two kilometres away.

Where is Ponsonby on the map?

Ponsonby is in England, at 54.435, -3.456 - about 16 km north-west of Beckfoot, Cumbria 2.

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The closest airport to Ponsonby is Manchester Airport, 191 km (about 2 h 32 min by car).

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