| Coordinates: | 54.735, -3.059 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NY 31 38 |
| Population: | 311 |
| Dialling code: | 016974 (Raughton Head) |
Caldbeck in Cumberland sits on the northern fringe of the Lake District, tucked among rolling uplands and the rocky outcrops of the Caldbeck Fells. The village feels rural and compact, with traditional stone cottages and easy access to walking country such as nearby Carrock Fell, making it popular with hillwalkers and anyone wanting a quieter base away from the busier southern lakes.
Historically the area has strong mining and farming roots - the fells hide a legacy of lead and other mineral workings - and it retains a lively local community with pubs, small shops and seasonal events. Caldbeck is also famous as the home of the 19th‑century huntsman immortalised in the song "D'ye ken John Peel", which underlines the parish’s strong sense of place and rural traditions even as tourism and small‑scale local enterprises help sustain the economy today.
Postcode districts covering Caldbeck
Most populated places nearby
- Carlisle 12.5 miles
- Workington 21 miles
- Whitehaven 24.6 miles
- Penrith 13 miles
Neighbouring places
- Caldbeck Built-up area 1 mile
- Sebergham Parish 3.4 miles
- Castle Sowerby Parish 3.5 miles
- Westward Parish 4.8 miles
- Ireby and Uldale Parish 4.9 miles
- Boltons Parish 5.2 miles
- Mungrisdale Parish 5.2 miles
- Bewaldeth and Snittlegarth Parish 6.9 miles
- Thursby Built-up area 7.3 miles
- Skelton Built-up area 7.3 miles
- Wigton Built-up area 7.3 miles
- Bassenthwaite Parish 7.5 miles
Example postcodes in Caldbeck
CA7 8HQ, CA7 8JY, CA7 8EP, CA7 8HA, CA7 8DZ, CA7 8HL, CA7 8JR, CA7 8HE, CA7 8LB … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 58.2 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 67 miles
- Wigton Railway Station 7.7 miles
- Dalston Railway Station 8.2 miles
Hotels near Caldbeck Ad
- Armathwaite Hall Hotel 4 8 miles
- Woodlands Country House 3 5.1 miles
- Overwater Hall 3 5.2 miles
- Keswick Country House Hotel 3 9.5 miles
- YHA Keswick Hostel 4 9.7 miles
- The Horse and Farrier Inn and The Salutation Inn Threlkeld Keswick 8 miles
- Ravenstone Manor 4 7.4 miles
- Lake District Castle Inn Hotel & Spa 4 7.3 miles
- Skiddaw Hotel 4 9.8 miles
- Dalston Hall Hotel 4 9 miles
Schools in Caldbeck
- Fellview Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Inglewood Forest Forest 6.6 miles
- Blencathra Centre Country house 7.9 miles
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 10 miles
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 11.8 miles
- Brunton Park Stadium 12.5 miles
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 14.7 miles
- Brocavum Archaeological site 14.8 miles
- Lowther Castle Estate 16 miles
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 19.2 miles
- Winscales Estate 19.4 miles
- Galabank Stadium 19.7 miles