Bothel
Built-up area in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.739, -3.273 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NY 18 38 |
| Population: | 483 |
| Dialling code: | 016973 (Wigton) |
Bothel is a small village in historic Cumberland, now administered as part of Cumbria, lying on the northern fringe of the Lake District uplands. It is set among rolling farmland, dry stone walls and small fells, so the surrounding landscape is valued for walking and traditional Cumbrian scenery rather than urban attractions.
The settlement retains a distinctly rural character with long agricultural roots, stone-built cottages and a close-knit parish life centred on community facilities such as the village hall and local church. Economically it is shaped by farming and local services, with many residents also commuting to nearby towns; historically and socially it reflects the quiet, community-focused traditions of rural Cumberland.
Postcode districts covering Bothel
Most populated places nearby
- Carlisle 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Workington 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Whitehaven 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Penrith 21.4 miles34.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Bothel and Threapland Parish 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Blennerhasset and Torpenhow Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Plumbland Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Allhallows Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Bewaldeth and Snittlegarth Parish 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Blindcrake Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Aspatria Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Ireby and Uldale Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Setmurthy Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Boltons Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Gilcrux Parish 4.3 miles7 km
- Westnewton Parish 4.4 miles7.1 km
Example postcodes in Bothel
CA7 2JB, CA7 2JT, CA7 2HZ, CA7 2JQ, CA7 2JD, CA7 2AQ, CA7 2HN, CA7 2HY, CA7 2HR … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 66.1 miles106.4 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 74.4 miles119.7 km
- Aspatria Railway Station 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Wigton Railway Station 7.6 miles12.2 km
Hotels near Bothel Ad
- Overwater Hall 3 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa 4 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Ravenstone Manor 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Embleton Spa Hotel 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Lyzzick Hall Hotel 4 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Manor House Hotel, Cockermouth 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Lake District Castle Inn 4 4.4 miles7 km
- Hundith Hill Hotel 3 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Wheyrigg Hall Hotel 6.2 miles10 km
- The Trout 4 6.5 miles10.4 km
Schools in Bothel
- St Michael's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Blencathra Centre Country house 11.2 miles18 km
- Winscales Estate 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Borough Park Stadium 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Derwent Park Stadium 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Inglewood Forest Forest 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 16 miles25.7 km
- Powillimount Beach Beach 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Arbigland Estate 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Galabank Stadium 17.7 miles28.4 km
- Cavens Estate 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Brunton Park Stadium 17.9 miles28.9 km