map of North West England
North West England is one of the best and most popular of nine official regions of England and consists of the administrative counties of #1 ranked Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside. The North West had a population of 7,052,000 in 2011. It is the third-most-populated region in the United Kingdom, after the South East and Greater London. The largest settlements are Manchester and Liverpool. North West England is bounded to the east by the Pennines and to the west by the Irish Sea. The region extends from the Scottish Borders in the north to the West Midlands region in the south. To its southwest is North Wales. Amongst the better known of the North West's physiographical features are the Lake District and the Cheshire Plain. The highest point in North West England (and the highest peak in England) is Scafell Pike, Cumbria, at a height of 3,209 feet (978 m).
Windermere is the largest natural lake in England, while Broad Crag Tarn on Broad Crag is England's highest lake. Wast Water is England's deepest lake, being 74 metres deep.
A mix of rural and urban landscape, two large conurbations, centred on Liverpool and Manchester, occupy much of the south of the region. The north of the region, comprising Cumbria and northern Lancashire, is largely rural, as is the far south which encompasses parts of the Cheshire Plain and Peak District.
The region includes parts of three National parks (all of the Lake District, and small parts of the Peak District and the Yorkshire Dales) and three areas of Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (all of Arnside and Silverdale and the Solway Coast, and almost all of the Forest of Bowland The North West is generally regarded as having the most average weather in the UK. Temperatures are generally close to the national average. Cumbria usually experiences the most severe weather, with high precipitation in the mountainous regions of the Lake District and Pennines. In winter, the most severe weather occurs in the more exposed and elevated areas of the North West, once again mainly the Lake District and Pennine areas.
Parts of the North West experienced a White Christmas in 2009, and again in 2010, where sleet and snow fell on December 25.
The A635 was closed for almost a month in January 2010 due to high amounts of snowfall.
Greater Manchester 2,629,400 2,016/km2 Manchester (510,700)
Blackburn town centre and Blackpool promenade
Preston and Chester city centres
Warrington, CH
Wigan, GM
Blackpool, LA
Chester, CH
Stockport, GM
Sale, GM
Bolton, GM
Preston, LA
Rochdale, GM
Blackburn, LA
Wigan, GM
St. Helens, ME
Wythenshawe, GM
Salford, GM
Population 70,000
Barrow-in-Furness town centre and Birkenhead town hall
Oldham, GM
Southport, ME
Birkenhead, ME
Bury, GM
Bootle, ME
Carlisle, CU
Northwich, CH
Burnley, LA
Barrow-in-Furness, CU
Crewe, CH
Population 50,000
Runcorn, CH
Widnes, CH
Wallasey, ME
Ellesmere Port, CH
Altrincham, GM
Macclesfield, CH
Crosby, ME
Leigh, GM
Population 30,000
Lancaster city centre
Accrington, LA
Lancaster, LA
Ashton-under-Lyne, GM
Middleton, GM
Lytham St Annes, LA
Urmston, GM
Kirkby, ME
Skelmersdale, LA
Eccles, GM
Stretford, GM
Denton, GM
Leyland, LA
Chadderton, GM
Morecambe, LA
Chorley, LA
Hyde, GM
Huyton, ME
Thornton-Cleveleys, LA
Prestwich, GM
Saddleworth, GM
Winsford, CH
Farnworth, GM
Population 20,000
Radcliffe, GM
Nelson, LA
Ashton-in-Makerfield, GM
Kendal, CU
Heywood, GM
Reddish, GM
Darwen, LA
Hindley, GM
Cheadle Hulme, GM
Fleetwood, LA
Congleton, CH
Swinton, GM
Workington, CU
South Turton, GM
Westhoughton, GM
Wilmslow, CH
Ormskirk, LA
Golborne, GM
Whitehaven, CU
Stalybridge, GM
Marple, GM
Whitefield, GM
Droylsden, GM
Penwortham, LA
Formby, ME
Litherland, ME
Newton-le-Willows, ME
Atherton, GM
Rawtenstall, LA
Royton, GM
Walkden, GM
Shaw and Crompton, GM
Failsworth, GM
Maghull, ME
Halewood, ME
Horwich, GM
Population 10,000
Alsager, CH
Bramhall, GM
Clitheroe, LA
Colne, LA
Dukinfield, GM
Haslingden, LA
Hazel Grove, GM
Heysham, LA
Irlam, GM
Lowton, GM
Maryport, CU
Moreton, ME
Nantwich, CH
Neston, CH
Pendlebury, GM
Penrith, CU
Poulton-le-Fylde, LA
Ramsbottom, GM
Romiley, GM
Sandbach, CH
Tyldesley, GM
Ulverston, CU
Upton, ME
Woodley, GM
Population 5,000
Frodsham, CH
Gatley, GM
Dalton-in-Furness, CU
Windermere, CU
Millom, CU
Cleator Moor, CU
Cockermouth, CU
Carnforth, LA
Metropolitan areas
See also: List of metropolitan areas in the United Kingdom
The five largest metropolitan areas in the North West are as follows:
Greater Manchester metropolitan area – 2,556,000
Liverpool/Birkenhead metropolitan area – 2,241,000
Blackburn/Burnley – 391,000
Preston – 354,000
Blackpool −304,000
Liverpool and Manchester are sometimes considered parts of a single large polynuclear metropolitan area, or megalopolis but are usually treated as separate metropolitan areas. In some studies, part of Wigan in Greater Manchester is considered part of the Liverpool metropolitan area. #northwestengland #nwengland #northwestenglandmap
The Secret Charm of Staithes: Revealed | 4K
This is Staithes, The Secret Charm of Staithes: Revealed
Clinging to the hillside, Staithes is an unmissable destination to explore. From the winding cobbled streets to the charming 18th century cottages, you’ll find this coastal village is full of character.
Staithes was once one of the largest fishing ports in the North East, now this hillside gem is a treasured based for exploring Yorkshire’s cliff top paths and discovering the delights of rock pooling and fossil hunting on the small sandy beach.
Staithes is a charming, traditional fishing village on the North Yorkshire Coast, it is the perfect place to enjoy some time beside the sea.
The North Yorkshire seaside town of Staithes is just 10 miles from Whitby, it embodies many of the reasons why seaside towns hold such appeal. Once one of the busiest fishing ports on the North East coast, Staithes boasts a long proud history as the one-time home of famous Royal Navy captain and explorer, Captain James Cook. Staithes is approximately 22 minutes drive from Whitby along the coast.
A Brief History of Staithes
Remnants of Cook’s time here can be seen in many of the tourist attractions of today including Captain Cook & Staithes Heritage Centre. A recreation of the shop in which James Cook worked during his residency here, the museum is a treasure-trove of over 200 books, engravings, letters, medals and more, providing an insight into his incredible life and career, as well as into Staithes itself.
You can also visit ‘Captain Cook’s Cottage’, and the Captain Cook Inn – a lovely pub/restaurant and hotel overlooking the sea. Famous for its real ales and great food, which includes a range of vegetarian and wheat-free options, you are sure to enjoy a relaxing stay, whether simply enjoying a bite to eat or staying the night. Don’t forget to try their house ale, the Northern Navigator, brewed especially for the Captain Cook Inn by the nearby North Yorkshire Brewery.
Staithes Art History
There is so much to do in Staithes, for both young and old. Fans of art and history will love strolling through the pretty town’s narrow cobbled streets and paying a visit to the elegant Staithes Art Gallery.
Staithes is a magnet for artists who come to admire the beautiful coastal scenery, traditional fishing scenes and village ambience, and immortalise them on canvas. The advent of the railway in 1883 brought a host of artists to Staithes including Hannah Hoyland, Fred Mayor and Harold Knight. Many paintings from local and visiting artists are on display at the gallery throughout the year – look out for special exhibitions and showcases too.
Things to do in Staithes
Exploring and Walking
A popular activity whilst in Staithes is to explore the old village through its fascinating alleys and ginnels. Winding through the village’s cottages and cobbled streets, each alley boasts a quaint name, such as ‘Dog Loup Alley’ – the narrowest alley in the world at just 18 inches wide! You will discover a different side to Staithes through each alley you visit with lots of opportunities for taking a unique and quirky photograph of Staithes from all angles!
Rockpooling and Fossil Hunting
A trip to the seaside wouldn’t be complete without a bit of rock pooling in the abundant rock pools left at low tide between Staithes and Port Mulgrave, many of which are teeming with life that children especially will love to seek out. You will certainly find plenty of fossils and tiny marine creatures whilst exploring, and if you are lucky, you may even spot some seals sunning themselves along the shore!
Staithes sits on what is known as the ‘Dinosaur Coast’, making it a favourite with fossil hunters, palaeontologists and dinosaur fans from across the country. You can choose to go on an organised fossil hunting trip or, for the more experienced, explore independently in and around Staithes and Runswick Bay. If visiting as a family, children will love their finds of ‘fools’ gold’ – little nuggets of Iron pyrite which, to the untrained eye, look just like the real thing!
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Places to see in ( Formby - UK )
Places to see in ( Formby - UK )
Formby is a civil parish and town within the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton in Merseyside, England. Historically in Lancashire, three manors are recorded in the Domesday Book under Fornebei as Halsall, Walton and Poynton. The town's early recorded industry points to cockle raking and shrimp fishing (in addition to arable ventures) last through into the 19th century. By 1872, the township and sub-district was made up of two chapelries (St. Peter and St. Luke), and contained Birkdale township, the hamlets of Ainsdale and Raven-Meols and Altcar parish. Formby was built on the plain adjoining the Irish Sea coast a few miles north of the Crosby channel where the sands afford shelter to the towns.
Formby is affluent with high owner-occupation and car ownership. Strong economic ties are retained with nearby Liverpool to which it acts as a dormitory town for some of its residents. The greater area is a popular tourist destination during the summer months, with day trippers attracted to its beaches, sand dunes and wildlife - most particularly the endangered red squirrels and natterjack toads. The area is conserved by the National Trust, and designated a site of Specific Scientific Interest.
Erosion of sand on the beach at Formby is revealing layers of mud and sediment, laid down in the late Mesolithic to the late Neolithic, approximately 8,000 – 5,000 years ago, and covered in the early Bronze Age. Formby Hall is a Grade II listed building dating back to 1223. It has traditionally been the home of the lords of the manor. Much of the land around it is now a golf course.
Formby Beach is the location of the first lifeboat station in the UK. It is believed to have been established as early as 1776 by William Hutchinson, the Dock Master for the Liverpool Common Council. Although no exact record has been found, the boat used is believed to have been a 'Mersey Gig'.
Formby is a coastal town roughly 7 sq miles (17 km²) in the borough of Sefton. The town is built upon the west of a large flat area of land called the West Lancashire Coastal Plain. The town is 1.5 feet (0.5 metres) below sea level at its lowest point. Formby's highest point is within the sand dunes that separate the Irish Sea from Formby, sand dunes are ever changing in shape and formation so there is no fixed point. The River Alt runs into the Irish Sea just south of Formby at Hightown.
Formby is in a temperate climate zone, with mild winters and warm summers. Formby's coastline faces an ongoing threat from water based erosion, with high tides washing away yards of sand dunes. In an attempt to stem this, in some years discarded Christmas trees are collected and planted by rangers to help slow this effect.
Formby has a significant tourist industry most notably between the warmer months of May and September. In particular it's popular with day trippers from Liverpool and other industrial towns in Merseyside and West Lancashire. There are two main spots along the Formby Coast which are particularly popular with the public.
Formby Bypass (A565) was built over fifty years ago to take the major Liverpool to Southport route out of Formby and cut alongside the fringe of the town. The bypass is a dual carriageway with two roundabouts and two sets of traffic lights. It has been the scene of many accidents, some fatal and there are calls from some for the scrapping of a proposed motorway link as a result. The B5195 links Formby with Ormskirk and Maghull. Motorways are easily accessible, the M58 and M57 are both 6 miles from Formby.
( Formby - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Formby . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Formby - UK
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We leave Salthouse Docks, passing through Albert Dock by Liverpool’s Tate Gallery, we weave our way through the docks and underneath Pier Head to emerge in front of the Museum of Liverpool and the Three Graces. The Royal Liver building, opened in 1911 and is adorned by two Liver birds is Liverpool’s signature landmark. The Liver bird that looks over the Mersey River is said to represent the wives of the sailors at sea, and the Liver bird looking over the city to represent the husbands looking back to the city and their families. The Cunard Building next door was built between 1914 and 1917 and until 1960’s was the headquarters of the famous Cunard Cruise Line but is now home to The British Music Experience. The Port of Liverpool building completes this prestigious skyline and was the first of the three buildings to be completed in 1907 as the headquarters of the Mersey docks and Harbour Board. We make our way back through SIDS Ditch, up Stanley Locks and back to Litherland where we stop for some provisions. We then move on capturing some local wildlife as well as encountering some local scallywags before we moor up past swing bridge 10 at Melling.
The Albert Dock, Liverpool - 29th December, 2011
The Albert Dock is a complex of dock buildings and warehouses in Liverpool, England. Designed by Jesse Hartley and Philip Hardwick, it was opened in 1846, and was the first structure in Britain to be built from cast iron, brick and stone, with no structural wood. As a result, it was the first non-combustible warehouse system in the world.
Today the Albert Dock is a major tourist attraction in the city and the most visited multi-use attraction in the United Kingdom, outside of London. It is a vital component of Liverpool's UNESCO designated World Heritage Maritime Mercantile City and the docking complex and warehouses also comprise the largest single collection of Grade I listed buildings anywhere in the UK.
This footage is taken around The Albert Dock on a stormy and windy day in December, it features views of the docks and the buildings, including the Tate Gallery and National Maritime Museum. It also includes the Yellow Duckmarine tour vessel.
A real time drive around the coastline of the United Kingdom - Day 9
Join us as we make our 5,108 mile real time drive by road, around the coastline of the United Kingdom. Full disclosure – we haven’t completed Northern Ireland yet but when we do we’ll add that to the total mileage.
The intention was to take the longest possible route, driving as close to the coast as possible and never using a Motorway! We tried to see as much of our coastline as we could.
The journey had some dark and drizzly days to begin with, but many were sunny and truly beautiful, especially the west coast of Scotland.
The journey took about 30 full days to complete. Our campervan ‘Minty’ served us very well; he is a 2005 Timberland Independence with a 2.8L Fiat Ducato manual gearbox.
In order to find the route closest to the coast we needed to use Google Maps, hence the constant verbal navigation by whomever wasn’t driving. Oh, and sorry about Bev’s occasional swearing!
On days 1 and 2 we learned that even in UK conditions the GoPro Hero 9 could not handle 4k and overheated a number of times, hence the occasional editing fades and the noise produced by the vents trying to cool the camera. We resolved this by changing to 1080p and had no further overheating and therefore very few edits.
I gave lots of thought to producing silent videos or to leave all voice and background noise in and unedited. If you don’t like our noise, please turn us down!
We had lockdowns, breakdowns, flat tyres, closed roads, golf courses, the occasional wrong turn and all manner of friendly disagreements but, overall, we loved the adventure.
It’s a long ride, so buckle up!!
Jon, Bev and Charlie
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Day 9: Silverdale, Lancashire to Gretna Green, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. 183 miles.
0:01:15 Entered Cumbria in the Silverdale Beach area
0:05:09 Arnside sign
0:07:32 River Kent estuary and Arndale viaduct
0:10:35 Sandside sign
0:11:41 Milnthorpe Sands view
0:14:34 Milnthorpe sign
0:17:35 Heversham sign (village on the RHS)
0:20:49 Levens sign
0:25:03 Foulshaw sign
0:26:44 Millshead area
0:27:39 Beck Head area
0:34:30 Meathop area
0:38:46 Cross the River Winster
0:40:25 Grand Cumbria Hotel in distance.
0:41:10 Grange-Over-Sands sign
0:50:03 Flookburgh sign
0:51:48 Cark area
1:01:27 Haverthwaite sign
1:08:00 Arrad Foot area
1:09:08 Newland sign
1:10:13 Ulverston sign
1:15:25 Bardsea area
1:19:31 Baycliff sign
1:21:26 Aldingham area
1:24:14 Newbiggin area
1:26:59 Roosebeck sign
1:29:17 Rampside sign
1:32:25 Barrow-in-Furness sign
1:36:52 St George church
1:44:19 Ormsgill (suburb of Barrow) sign
1:51:32 Askam-in-Furness sign
1:52:06 Askam and Ireleth sign
1:59:49 Soutergate sign
2:01:00 Kirby-in-Furness sign
2:02:50 Wall End area
2:05:26 Grizebeck sign
2:11:45 Foxfield sign
2:13:57 Broughton-in-Furness sign
2:17:15 Cross River Duddon
2:21:56 Hallthwaites area
2:22:25 The Green sign
2:24:04 The Hill sign
2:27:50 Millom sign
2:32:45 Haverigg area
2:45:52 Depart beach site at Haverigg
2:53:38 Kirksanton area
2:53:59 Black Combe (600m)
2:54:41 Silecroft sign
2:57:00 Whitbeck sign
3:00:56 Bootle sign
3:07:46 Stubb Place beach area
3:14:35 Newbiggin area
3:16:22 Waberthwaite area
3:17:56 Broad Oak area
3:18:30 Muncaster Fell (227m)
3:20:51 River Esk bridge
3:24:01 Ravenglass area
3:26:50 Saltcoats area
3:27:34 Holmrook sign
3:29:19 Drigg sign
3:41:27 Gosforth area
3:43:44 New Mill area
3:45:07 Calderbridge sign
3:45:39 Bridge over River Calder
3:48:23 Beckermet sign
3:52:22 Braystones Tower (folly?)
3:52:26 Braystones sign
3:56:04 Nethertown sign
4:04:17 St Bees area
4:08:15 Train crosses road
4:09:35 Priory church of St Mary and St Bega
4:11:18 Rottington sign
4:16:16 Sandwith sign
4:20:35 Kells area
4:22:20 Whitehaven area
4:30:47 Parton area
4:35:03 Lillyhall area
4:35:56 Workington sign
4:36:30 High Harrington sign
4:39:20 Salterbeck area
4:49:45 Flimby sign
4:52:40 Maryport sign
5:00:18 Mile Fortlet 21 (Roman Monument)
5:03:32 Allonby sign
5:08:48 Mawbray sign
5:11:05 Beckfoot sign
5:14:38 Blitterlees sign
5:21:26 Skinburness sign
5:27:39 Calvo sign
5:31:48 Abbeytown sign
5:33:56 Kelsick area
5:40:01 Newton Arlosh sig
5:50:10 Anthorn sign
5:55:46 Cardurnock sign
6:07:16 Port Carlisle sign
6:09:29 Glasson area
6:12:17 Drumburgh sign
6:16:56 Longburgh area
6:17:51 Burgh-by-Sands
6:21:53 Monkhill sign
6:23:11 Kirkandrews-on-Eden sign
6:32:46 Rockcliffe sign
6:37:29 Floristonrigg area
6:41:17 England-Scotland border on the Bridge over the River Sark
6:41:22 Scotland sign/Old Toll Bar
6:41:24 Dumfries and Galloway county sign
6:41:35 Gretna sign.