Cleator Moor East and Frizington
Ward in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.538, -3.423 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 08 16 |
| Dialling code: | 01946 (Whitehaven) |
The Cleator Moor East and Frizington ward sits in west Cumberland in north‑west England, on the industrial fringe of the Lake District. It covers the small settlements around Cleator Moor and Frizington, set among moorland and rolling valleys and a short drive from coastal towns such as Whitehaven and Workington.
Historically shaped by 19th‑century iron‑ore mining and the railways that served it, the area still shows industrial archaeology and rows of terraced housing; the local economy has since moved towards commuting, small businesses and some tourism, with walkers drawn to nearby fells. Community life remains important, with local clubs, parish centres and heritage events helping to sustain a strong local identity amid ongoing regeneration efforts.
Postcode districts covering Cleator Moor East and Frizington
Most populated places nearby
- Workington 8.3 miles
- Whitehaven 6.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ennerdale and Kinniside Parish 1.8 miles
- Lamplugh Parish 1.8 miles
- Arlecdon Built-up area 2 miles
- Arlecdon and Frizington Parish 2.6 miles
- Frizington Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Rheda Park Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Cleator Moor Built-up area 4.1 miles
- Cleator Moor West Ward 4.1 miles
- Loweswater Parish 4.3 miles
- Weddicar Parish 5 miles
- Moor Row Built-up area 5.1 miles
- Galemire Built-up area 5.3 miles
Example postcodes in Cleator Moor East and Frizington
CA26 3SF, CA23 3ET, CA26 3UA, CA25 5EU, CA26 3PX, CA26 3SU, CA25 5DT, CA26 3SR, CA25 5LE … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 77.1 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 79.9 miles
- Corkickle Railway Station 6.4 miles
- Whitehaven Railway Station 6.7 miles
Hotels near Cleator Moor East and Frizington Ad
- Ennerdale Country House Hotel 3 4.3 miles
- YHA Buttermere 3 6.1 miles
- Stanley Arms Hotel 6.9 miles
- Moresby Hall Country House Hotel 4 6.6 miles
- Old Posting House 4 5.9 miles
- Seacote Hotel 7.9 miles
- Chase Hotel 6.3 miles
- The Melbreak Hotel 4 7.7 miles
- Georgian House Hotel 4 6.7 miles
- The Kell Bank Inn 3 8.3 miles
Schools in Cleator Moor East and Frizington
- Arlecdon Primary School Primary
- Ennerdale and Kinniside C of E Primary School Primary
- Frizington Community Primary School Primary
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Winscales Estate 6.3 miles
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 6.8 miles
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 8.1 miles
- Calder Hall Estate 8.9 miles
- Borough Park Stadium 9.2 miles
- Derwent Park Stadium 9.3 miles
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 10.8 miles
- Blencathra Centre Country house 14.9 miles