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The quiet fishing village of Haverigg is nestled along the Duddon Estuary from Millom, right at the southwestern tip of Cumbria. This peaceful village has a surprising amount going for it with a stunning long stretch of sandy coastline, thriving nature reserve and seawater lagoon. Hodbarrow RSPB Nature Reserve sits on the mainland and is encircled by Hodbarrow Sea Wall which protects the reserve residents from tidal pressures. The seawall was purpose built to form a lagoon to provide a safe habitat for wading birds along the Duddon Estuary which is a haven for a wide variety of birdlife. Much of the reserve is cocooned along the shores of the lagoon, which hosts Port Haverigg Marina Village on its northern perimeter who offer a choice of thrilling water sports including wakeboarding, water inflatables and boat hire over a portion of the lagoon.
Further around the headland is Haverigg Beach. This dune-backed beach sprawls along the coast where the estuary meets the Irish Sea and is an excellent place to walk the dogs, play with the kids, spot the fishing boats and enjoy a bit of bird watching. The village has a small local shop, a Haverigg fish and chip shop, a resident ice cream van and a couple of pubs, which is more than enough to keep you fed and watered during your visit.
Whilst there aren’t tons of accommodation options here, you’ll find some excellent Haverigg camping spots, both on the coast and further back, for those who like to stay at one with nature. If a little more comfort and luxury is your preference, then look out for the several holiday parks dotted around the outskirts of the village or opt for a sea view apartment or luxury self-catering cottage secreted away in this small port.
Despite its size, Haverigg boasts a cricket club and a rugby club and at the weekends this is where you’ll find the locals, cheering on their teams as they compete by the coast. This unassuming little village is an excellent base for exploring the southwest coast of Cumbria, with easy access to the southern fells of the Lake District, as well as the vast Cumbria Coastline that sprawls north from here.
To get to Haverigg, turn off the M6 at Kendal and take the A590 that stretches west towards the sea. If you’re coming here from the north, you’ll take the coastal A595 road which splits off from the A66 at Whitehaven and takes in the stunning scenery of the Western Lakes and Cumbrian coast, where the fells meet the sea. This isn’t the easiest place to get to, but those intrepid travellers who discover Haverigg will find it a memorable place to visit away from the crowds, tucked away at the mouth of the estuary.
Carlisle Tourist Information Centre
Old Town Hall
Market St
Carlisle CA3 8JE
Funded by the UK Government though the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and supported by Cumberland Council and Sellafield Limited. .
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