Galemire
Built-up area in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.52, -3.55 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NX 99 14 |
| Dialling code: | 01946 (Whitehaven) |
Galemire is a small, sparsely recorded settlement in the historic county of Cumberland in north‑west England, now within the boundaries of modern Cumbria. Its surroundings are characteristically rural - stone walls, pasture and low fells rather than a built‑up centre - giving it the feel of a traditional Cumbrian hamlet.
There is little separate industry recorded for Galemire, so its economy and social life have historically been tied to mixed farming, seasonal labour and the markets of nearby towns; community activity would typically revolve around parish life, village events and agricultural shows. Documentary references are limited, so much of what is noted about the place comes from local maps and oral history, reflecting the wider rural and historic influences that have shaped Cumberland over the centuries.
Postcode districts covering Galemire
Most populated places nearby
- Workington 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Whitehaven 1.8 miles2.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Moor Row Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Weddicar Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Bigrigg Built-up area 1.1 miles1.9 km
- Cleator Moor Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Mirehouse Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Hillcrest and Hensingham Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Cleator Moor West Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Egremont North and St. Bees Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Whitehaven Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Kells and Sandwith Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Rheda Park Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Moresby Parks Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
Example postcodes in Galemire
CA24 3HU, CA24 3TP, CA24 3HX, CA24 3HW, CA24 3LA, CA24 3HZ, CA24 3JZ, CA24 3HA, CA24 3HY
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 79.7 miles128.3 km
- Newcastle International Airport 82.2 miles132.4 km
- Corkickle Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km
- St Bees Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
Hotels near Galemire Ad
- Chase Hotel 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Seacote Hotel 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Ennerdale Country House Hotel 3 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Sella Park House Hotel 3 6.3 miles10.2 km
- 1692 Wasdale 8.8 miles14.2 km
- The White Mare 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Hunday Manor Country House Hotel 4 7.2 miles11.6 km
- The Melbreak Hotel 4 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Kirkstile Inn 4 9.7 miles15.5 km
- The Kellbank 3 8.5 miles13.8 km
Local points of interest
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 2.6 miles4.2 km
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 3 miles4.9 km
- Winscales Estate 7 miles11.2 km
- Calder Hall Estate 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Derwent Park Stadium 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Borough Park Stadium 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 15.2 miles24.4 km