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Borwick is an historic village and civil parish, first mentioned in the Doomsday Book. It is situated on the Lancashire/Cumbria border, about 8 miles north of Lancaster, on the Lancaster Canal. The civil parish also encompasses the hamlet of Tewitfield.

According to the 2001 census it had a population of 210. Borwick is a perfect base from which to explore the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the coastal areas of Arnside and Silverdale, designated areas of outstanding natural beauty. The scenic Lancaster Canal runs through the village.

Borwick sign at approach to village Borwick village green, spring 2008 Borwick post box 2008 Autumn morning at Borwick Hall Bridge 2008 Borwick Hall gate house Borwick village green, autumn Borwick telephone box on the green view of beck view of villagehall view of signpost for Borwick and villages
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Historical fact: This triangular township lies on the north side of the Keer, and has an area of 846 acres (including 10 acres of inland water). The surface is undulating, with a general slope from northeast to south-west, the extreme limits being 240 ft. and 40 ft. above sea level. The village, with the old hall, is in the north-west corner. Source: A History of the County of Lancaster: Volume 8.