Millom

Millom is a town on the estuary of the River Duddon in Cumbria, England, which, in Victorian times, was merely a small hamlet by the name of Holborn Hill. The name is Cumbrian dialect for "At the mills".

The town is served by Millom railway station.

There are two nature reserves near the town, both of which are located on the Duddon Estuary; an internationally important area for wildlife and designated a 'Site of Special Scientific Interest' or SSSI. The Hodbarrow Nature Reserve is owned by the RSPB and is located to the south of the town, which in October 2005, saw the unveiling of its new public aid, with logos produced by local artists Stuart Edwards and Holly Parminter.

The Millom Iron Works Local Nature Reserve is located to the east of the town. Both reserves are important for Tern species and a number of wading birds and waterfowl. Hodbarrow is renowned for large numbers of wildfowl during the winter, especially Teal, Widgeon, Coot, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Pochard, Goldeneye, Red-breasted Merganser, and occasionally Long-tailed Duck, Eider, Goosander, Pintail and Shoveler. Various birds of prey can be seen hunting on both reserves throughout the year.

 

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Wind0.45 m/s
Cloudiness100 %
Temperature (min/max)7/7 °C
Pressure1020 hpa
Humidity93 %
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  • Cambridge House Hotel 2009-10-11

    Located in Millom, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom

    Cambridge House Hotel Cambridge House Hotel located in Millom has available 2 double rooms, 3 twin rooms plus one single room and a licensed restaurant. Cambridge House Hotel is situated in the beautiful Western Lake District offering various activities including: Horse Riding, beaches, Black Combe and Wake boarding near Millom.READ MORE

  • The Peel Hotel 2009-10-11

    Located in Millom, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom

    The Peel Hotel The Peel Hotel offer eight rooms and can accommodate families in Millom. Around Millom you will find an area steeped in history, award-winning beaches, fascinating wildlife and spectacular views across the Duddon Estuary and Irish Sea, all within easy reach of the Peel Hotel. READ MORE

  • The Station Hotel2009-10-11

    Located in Millom, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom

    The Station HotelStation Hotel located in the small coastal town of Millom offers one double and twin bedded rooms and four family rooms. Station Hotel is ideally based in Millom, from where one can explore the Central Lakes and the rugged beauty of the Western Coast of Cumbria.READ MORE