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 Wigton.
This small North Cumbrian town stands on the A 596 between Maryport and Carlisle. Wigton is a convenient centre, especially for walkers and cyclists from which to take advantage of the many trails and paths over and around the nearby Caldbeck Fells and Hadrians Wall Country.
 The towns existence can be traced back to the 12th Century, and history records a sometimes restless past from the times of the Roman occupation, cross-border raids, Chartist Riots, and spectator sports of bear baiting and cock-fighting. These days, a variety of well equipped shops and stores, pubs, cafes and restaurants offering traditional and local fare, and comfortable homely accommodation, provide the welcome visitor with a wide choice.
 The George Moore Memorial Fountain occupies centre stage, standing in what was the original open-air market place. It was erected by Moore as a Memorial to his wife and has additional bronze-work by the sculptor Thomas Woolmer.
The present day Saint Marys Church was built in 1788 replacing the centuries old church structure which had fallen in to a state of disrepair. Some of the old stone was used in the construction of other buildings in the town.
The site of the Roman cavalry station of Olenacum is on the town’s fringes together with Nature Trails bordered by mixtures of wildflowers, trees and shrubs.
A little over 10 miles to the west is the Solway Estuary, wintering ground of diverse bird-life and where, on occasions, seals and dolphins may be seen. The whole of the Border Country, so rich in history, the West Coast Resorts, the North Cumbrian Fells, and the lakes of The National Park are all within easy reach. This is a hospitable area where visitors, long and short term, can be assured of a friendly welcome. Contact any of the Tourist Information Centres for details of Public Transport Services.
How to get there:
By rail: Wigton train station is located about three miles from the centre of Wigton.
Depending on which direction you travel from, you may be required to change at Wigan, Manchester or Carlisle stations.
The journey takes 5 hours from London, Euston.
By road: From the South, exit at J41 of the M6 motorway, and take the B5305 for Wigton.
From the North and East, take the A595 from Carlisle, and then the A596 for Wigton.
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