| Coordinates: | 54.62, -3.35 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 12 25 |
Blindbothel is a tiny, quietly picturesque rural community in the historic county of Cumberland, lying on the western fringes of the Lake District in modern Cumbria. The parish is dominated by rolling farmland, drystone walls and a handful of stone cottages and farms, with quiet lanes that attract walkers and cyclists looking for a peaceful base a short drive from market towns such as Cockermouth.
Locally the economy remains largely agricultural, with a small, close-knit population and community life centred on village events and the parish church or hall rather than shops or industry. Its historic feel - simple vernacular architecture and centuries of farming - gives Blindbothel a lived-in, off-the-beaten-track charm that appeals to those seeking rural tranquillity rather than tourist bustle.
Postcode districts covering Blindbothel
Most populated places nearby
- Workington 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Whitehaven 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Penrith 24.7 miles39.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Loweswater Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Lorton Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Cockermouth South Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Dean Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Embleton Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Cockermouth Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Cockermouth North Ward 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Brigham Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Bothel and Wharrels Ward 4 miles6.4 km
- Papcastle Parish 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Greysouthen Built-up area 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Buttermere Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
Example postcodes in Blindbothel
CA13 0RQ, CA13 0RW, CA13 0RE, CA13 0RB, CA13 0RA, CA13 0SR, CA13 0RG, CA13 0RD, CA13 0SS … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 72 miles115.9 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 77.3 miles124.4 km
- Flimby Railway Station 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Workington Railway Station 8.5 miles13.7 km
Hotels near Blindbothel Ad
- Kirkstile Inn 4 3.1 miles5 km
- Hundith Hill Hotel 3 2 miles3.3 km
- Manor House Hotel, Cockermouth 3.1 miles5 km
- The Melbreak Hotel 4 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Embleton Spa Hotel 4 4 miles6.4 km
- Lyzzick Hall Hotel 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa 4 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Buttermere Court Hotel 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Littletown Farm Guesthouse 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Ravenstone Manor 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
Local points of interest
- Winscales Estate 6 miles9.7 km
- Borough Park Stadium 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Derwent Park Stadium 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Blencathra Centre Country house 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 12.5 miles20.1 km
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Calder Hall Estate 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 15.8 miles25.4 km