Bothel and Threapland
Parish in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.732, -3.287 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NY 17 38 |
| Population: | 483 |
| Dialling code: | 016973 (Wigton) |
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.
Postcode districts covering Bothel and Threapland
Most populated places nearby
- Carlisle 18.2 miles
- Workington 12.6 miles
- Whitehaven 17.4 miles
- Penrith 21.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bothel Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Plumbland Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Blennerhasset and Torpenhow Parish 1.6 miles
- Blindcrake Parish 1.9 miles
- Bewaldeth and Snittlegarth Parish 2.6 miles
- Aspatria Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Allhallows Parish 2.9 miles
- Gilcrux Parish 3.7 miles
- Setmurthy Parish 3.8 miles
- Oughterside and Allerby Parish 4.1 miles
- Ireby and Uldale Parish 4.3 miles
- Tallentire Built-up area 4.4 miles
Example postcodes in Bothel and Threapland
CA7 2JW, CA7 2EL, CA7 2JD, CA7 2JT, CA7 1LE, CA7 2HH, CA7 2JA, CA7 2JN, CA7 2JJ … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 66.8 miles
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 74.3 miles
- Aspatria Railway Station 2.6 miles
- Wigton Railway Station 8.3 miles
Hotels near Bothel and Threapland Ad
- Armathwaite Hall Hotel 4 4.1 miles
- Embleton Spa Hotel 4 4.6 miles
- Lake District Castle Inn Hotel & Spa 4 4.3 miles
- Woodlands Country House 3 4.1 miles
- Manor House Hotel, Cockermouth 5.7 miles
- Allerdale Court Hotel 3 5.5 miles
- Overwater Hall 3 4.9 miles
- The Pheasant Inn - The Inn Collection Group 4 4.9 miles
- Ravenstone Manor 4 6.6 miles
- Prime Location Cockermouth Main Street - Sleeps 6 3 5.7 miles
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 miles
- Blencathra Centre Country house 11.3 miles
- Winscales Estate 11.6 miles
- Borough Park Stadium 12 miles
- Derwent Park Stadium 12.2 miles
- Inglewood Forest Forest 15.2 miles
- Powillimount Beach Beach 16 miles
- Arbigland Estate 16.6 miles
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 16.7 miles
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 17.4 miles
- Cavens Estate 17.8 miles
- Galabank Stadium 18.2 miles