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About Capernwray
There is a lovely timeless atmosphere surrounding this old Lancashire village, maybe this is caused by the gracious properties hidden amongst the leafy lanes of the area, its picturesque Methodist church from 1888, the beautiful, imposing 19th century Capenwray Hall, or perhaps it is all of this coupled with vast open skies and lovely scenery that make it so special.
The village is hemmed between the fine scenery of the northern end of the Lancashire coast and the wild flowing landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with its waterfalls and crags. It is also adjacent to England's famous Lake District.
Apart from being noted for its tranquillity and beauty, Capernwray is famous as a diving centre, with one of the best diving school's in the UK. The centre, opened in 1995, occupies the site of the former Jackdaw Quarry. Since its inception, the Capernwray Diving Centre has flourished, it is now able to offer the most excellent of facilities including a "state of the art" clubhouse, with restaurant, licensed bar, conference suite and a stunning terrace overlooking the activity taking place below as the divers enter the water. The school has a highly professional, yet friendly approach to student training, making it hugely successful. Its idyllic location comes as an added bonus.
Visitors to Capernwray will find pleasant cottages, and plenty of flora and fauna to explore. The village makes an ideal destination for anyone wishing to explore what is after all, one of England's most highly scenic regions.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Capernwray
| Warton Old Rectory | (1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Hornby Castle | (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Hutton Roof Crags | (4.6 miles, 7.3 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Thurland Castle | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Arnside Tower | (5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Ashton Memorial | (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Lancaster Cathedral | (7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Lancaster Castle | (7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Levens Hall Garden | (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Sizergh Castle | (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Cartmel Priory | (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Lune River Lighthouse | (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Holker Hall | (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Fell Foot Park | (13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Aquarium of the Lakes, Newby Bridge | (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
All attractions in CapernwrayAll attractions in LancashireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Capernwray
Warton, in the county of Lancashire (2.0 miles, 3.3 km, direction W)
Warton is a pleasant village to visit. Interestingly, it is in a site considered to be of special scientific interest, quite possibly the home of early man.
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Yealand Conyers, in the county of Lancashire (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction NW)
Yealand Conyers is in the midst of an area of outstanding natural beauty with eye catching views in every direction.
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Hornby, a Picturesque Village in the county of Lancashire (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction SE)
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Halton, in the county of Lancashire (4.3 miles, 7.0 km, direction SW)
This is a peaceful hillside village beside the picturesque River Lune. It has rising, winding streets with a delightful mix-match of cottages hiding behind old grey-stone walls.
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Silverdale, in the county of Lancashire (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction NW)
The village of Silverdale once sat on the River Kent, but in the 1920's the river changed its course to reach the sea further...
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Hest Bank, in the county of Lancashire (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction SW)
Hest Bank makes an interesting alternative to crowded Morecambe, it is ideal as a base for touring coast and the old cotton towns of Lancashire.
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Arnside, in the county of Cumbria (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction NW)
This pretty village has all the ingredients of an old style fishing village with a delightful mix-match of charming properties rising up from a beach of firm golden sand littered with colourful sailing boats.
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Lancaster, in the county of Lancashire (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction SW)
This is a city which long ago lost it's grim clogs and mill image to give way to a fast growing city with a fine reputation as a centre of commerce and culture where bright, modern University buildings sit comfortably with Lancaster's historic areas.
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Morecambe, in the county of Lancashire (7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction SW)
Morecambe has always been one of the most popular and successful seaside resorts in England. It has one of the most spectacular...
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Grange-over-Sands, in the county of Cumbria (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction NW)
The town is backed by beautiful woodland and overlooks the vast expanse of Morecombe Bay.
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Allithwaite, in the county of Cumbria (9.5 miles, 15.2 km, direction W)
Allithwaite is a small village situated a couple of miles inland from the favoured resort of Grange-over-Sands. It is also within easy reach of Cartmel with its racecourse and old priory.
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Ingleton, a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire (9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction E)
Ingleton thrives as a centre for those who take pleasure in exploring the vast underworld to be discovered beneath the limestone hills of this glorious scenic region.
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Cartmel, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction NW)
Cartmel's village square is surrounded by old shops, pubs and a 14th century gatehouse owned by the National Trust.
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Kendal, a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria (13.1 miles, 21.2 km, direction N)
Sometimes referred to 'the auld grey town' because it was built mainly of grey stone, Kendal is a large Market town in the east...
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Clapham, in the county of North Yorkshire (13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction E)
The clear waters of Clapham Beck enter the town from the high slopes of Ingleborough where it scampers over a waterfall before plunging down into the town.
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All towns in LancashireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| M6 Junction 35A | (1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction W) |
| M6 Junction 35 | (1.6 miles, 2.5 km, direction SW) |
| Carnforth Station | (2.3 miles, 3.6 km, direction W) |
| Silverdale Station | (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction NW) |
| Blackpool Airport | (28.3 miles, 45.5 km, direction SW) |
| Leeds Bradford International Airport | (46.8 miles, 75.3 km, direction SE) |
| Capernwray to London | (211.7 miles, 340.7 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Capernwray
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Capernwray center |
| Slyne Lodge | (4.9 miles, 8.0 km, direction SW) |
| Lancaster Holiday Inn | (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction SW) |
| St. Winifreds Hotel | (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction SW) |
| The Elms Hotel | (6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction SW) |
| Sun Inn | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction NE) |
| The Royal Kings Arms | (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction SW) |
| Greaves Hotel | (7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction SW) |
| Glenthorn Private Hotel | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction SW) |
| The Clarendon Hotel | (8.2 miles, 13.3 km, direction SW) |
| Cumbria Grand Hotel | (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction NW) |
| All hotels in Capernwray |