Ravenglass Beach
Egremont, Cumbria
Ravenglass is an old Roman Fort built where the Esk, the Mite and the Irt all converge and drain into the sea. The fort's bathhouse with its 12ft high walls is still standing today.
Beach Type
Mud/sandFacilities
Local shop and cafesThere is a campsite and an information centre
Activities
Take a trip on the Ravenglass to Eskdale railwayVisit the roman baths or roman fort or nearby Muncaster castle
Nature and Wildlife
Lots of footpaths in the area both coastal and heading up towards the peaks of the Lake District.Parking
Parking available in the village.Water Quality
Not TestedLifeguard
NoDogs
No dog restrictions.Location
Nearest town: EgremontCounty: Cumbria
Latitude/Longitude: 54.3557, -3.40809
Postcode: CA18 1SN
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
Between Broughton-in-Furness and Egremont on the A595 coastal route.Public Transport
There is a train station (other than the historic steam trains).Nearest Railway Stations
Ravenglass for Eskdale (Less than half a mile away)Drigg (Approx. 2 miles away)
Seascale (Approx. 4 miles away)
Bootle (Cumbria) (Approx. 5 miles away)
Sellafield (Approx. 6 miles away)