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Bothel and Threapland

Parish in Cumberland, England

Coordinates:54.732, -3.287
OS grid ref:NY 17 38
Population:483
Dialling code: 016973 (Wigton)
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Bothel and Threapland lie in rural north‑west Cumberland, England, set among rolling pasture and hedgerow fields with easy access to the lower fells and the fringes of the Lake District. The area is characterised by a compact village core and scattered farmsteads, stone-built cottages and small woodlands that give it a quietly picturesque, pastoral feel.

Historically rooted in smallholdings and estate agriculture, the local economy remains largely farming-based although many residents now commute to nearby market towns or have links to the region’s tourism sector. Social life revolves around the parish church, village hall and occasional community events, producing a close-knit, village atmosphere and a strong sense of local identity.

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Transport links

  • Newcastle International Airport 66.8 miles107.6 km
  • Glasgow Prestwick Airport 74.3 miles119.6 km
  • Aspatria Railway Station 2.6 miles4.2 km
  • Wigton Railway Station 8.3 miles13.4 km

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Schools in Bothel and Threapland

  • St Michael's C of E Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 7.9 miles12.6 km
  • Blencathra Centre Country house 11.3 miles18.2 km
  • Winscales Estate 11.6 miles18.7 km
  • Borough Park Stadium 12 miles19.3 km
  • Derwent Park Stadium 12.2 miles19.6 km
  • Inglewood Forest Forest 15.2 miles24.4 km
  • Powillimount Beach Beach 16 miles25.7 km
  • Arbigland Estate 16.6 miles26.7 km
  • Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 16.7 miles26.8 km
  • Whitehaven Marina Marina 17.4 miles28.1 km
  • Cavens Estate 17.8 miles28.7 km
  • Galabank Stadium 18.2 miles29.2 km