Dalston, Cumbria
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Not to be confused with Dalton, Cumbria.
Dalston is a large village and civil parish within Cumberland unitary authority area, Cumbria, and historically part of Cumberland. It is situated on the B5299 road 4 miles (6 km) south-south-west of Carlisle city centre, and approximately 5 miles (8 km) from Junction 42 of the M6 motorway.
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Dalston | |
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Village and parish | |
The Square at Dalston | |
Location in the former City of Carlisle district Show map of the former City of Carlisle district | |
Population | 2,590 (2011)[1] |
OS grid reference | NY395555 |
• London | 261 mi (420 km) SSE |
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Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | CARLISLE |
Postcode district | CA5 |
Dialling code | 01228 |
Police | Cumbria |
Fire | Cumbria |
Ambulance | North West |
UK Parliament | |
54.8432°N 2.9835°W / 54.8432; -2.9835 |
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The village is on the River Caldew, just to the north of where the Roe Beck joins the river. It is served by the Dalston railway station on the Cumbrian Coast Line between Carlisle, Workington + Barrow-in-Furness.