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About Ulverston

Ulverston is a pleasant Lake District market town easily reached via the A590 from Junction 36 of the M6. The town sits between the fells and Morecambe Bay, offering milder weather than the central Lakes whilst maintaining easy access to fell walking. With over 30 EV charging points and straightforward parking, it makes a practical base for exploring the southern Lakes. The town's most distinctive feature is the Hoad Monument, a 100-foot lighthouse replica crowning the hill above.

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Ulverston is in England, at 54.196, -3.096 - about 14 km north-east of Abbotsmead.

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The closest airport to Ulverston is Manchester Airport, 159 km (about 1 h 54 min by car).

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