Cleator Moor West
Ward in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.516, -3.519 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 01 14 |
| Dialling code: | 01946 (Whitehaven) |
Cleator Moor West sits on the western side of the small former mining town of Cleator Moor in Cumberland, on the fringe of the Cumbrian fells. The ward occupies a compact, valley-side area characterised by terraced streets and pockets of green space, with the skyline giving way to the moorland and uplands that lead towards the Lake District and Ennerdale.
Historically the neighbourhood grew up around 19th-century haematite mining and associated ironworks, and that industrial legacy still shapes local architecture and community memory. Since the mines closed the local economy has diversified into light industry, services and commuting to nearby employment centres such as Whitehaven and the nuclear site at Sellafield, while strong local clubs, churches and neighbourhood groups keep a distinct social identity and support modest regeneration efforts.
Postcode districts covering Cleator Moor West
Most populated places nearby
- Workington 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Whitehaven 2.9 miles4.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Cleator Moor Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Moor Row Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Galemire Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Bigrigg Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Rheda Park Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Weddicar Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Frizington Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Hillcrest and Hensingham Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Egremont Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Mirehouse Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Egremont North and St. Bees Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Arlecdon and Frizington Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Cleator Moor West
CA25 5PW, CA25 5SA, CA25 5PT, CA25 5HS, CA25 5PD, CA25 5BY, CA23 3DF, CA25 5HL, CA25 5RT … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 80.6 miles129.8 km
- Newcastle International Airport 81.2 miles130.7 km
- Corkickle Railway Station 3.1 miles5 km
- St Bees Railway Station 3.3 miles5.4 km
Hotels near Cleator Moor West Ad
- Ennerdale Country House Hotel 3 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Chase Hotel 2.9 miles4.6 km
- 1692 Wasdale 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Sella Park House Hotel 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Seacote Hotel 3.8 miles6.2 km
- The White Mare 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Kirkstile Inn 4 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Hunday Manor Country House Hotel 4 7.3 miles11.8 km
- The Melbreak Hotel 4 9 miles14.5 km
- The Kellbank 3 7.7 miles12.3 km
Schools in Cleator Moor West
- Montreal C of E Primary School Primary
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 3.7 miles6 km
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Calder Hall Estate 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Winscales Estate 7 miles11.3 km
- Derwent Park Stadium 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Borough Park Stadium 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Blencathra Centre Country house 19 miles30.6 km