Where is Cleator Moor?

Cleator Moor is located within Cumbria, 5 miles east of the coast at St Bees, and 42 miles south of Carlisle.

What is Cleator Moor like?

Cleator Moor is a former industrial town which is now mainly residential. The town is surrounded by amazing countryside and is 3 mile away from the Lake District National Park. Cleator Moor has a population of around 7,000. Crime is relatively low, with an average of 100 incidents per month.

Ennerdale car park closed to public

Sean Duffy Monday, 23 March 2020

The team behind the Wild Ennerdale project have taken the decision to close Bowness Knott carpark, following Government guidance.

A spokesperson said:

"In response to UK Government guidance on social distancing and to maintain public safety the car parking at Bowness Knott has been closed from today.

"Please do not park on the verges along the approach roads to the forest from Ennerdale Bridge as timber lorries continue to transport timber from the forest daily.

"Please note that staying overnight in vehicles , caravans or motorhomes is not permitted."