Kingwater
Parish in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.012, -2.624 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 60 68 |
| Dialling code: | 01697 (Brampton) |
Kingwater sits in the quiet uplands of historic Cumberland in north‑west England, close to the border with Scotland. The parish is made up of scattered farms and a few small hamlets tucked into rolling pasture and narrow valleys, with stone walls, old farmsteads and quiet lanes that still show the patterns of centuries of rural life.
Economically it remains largely agricultural, with sheep and beef farming dominating, while a strong local community spirit is kept alive through village gatherings and seasonal events. As part of the northern borderlands it has a layered history of pastoral tradition and cross‑border connections, and today draws walkers and wildlife enthusiasts looking for tranquillity rather than busy tourist hubs.
Postcode districts covering Kingwater
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Waterhead Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Upper Denton Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Gilsland Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Thirlwall Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Nether Denton Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Askerton Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Burtholme Parish 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Walton Parish 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Greenhead Parish 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Farlam Parish 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Midgeholme Parish 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Hartleyburn Parish 6.5 miles10.4 km
Example postcodes in Kingwater
CA8 2EJ, CA8 7AU, CA8 2EL, CA8 2BB, CA8 2BS, CA8 7AZ, CA8 2BP, CA8 7AT, CA8 7BA … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 37 miles59.5 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 58.9 miles94.9 km
- Brampton 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Haltwhistle Railway Station 7 miles11.3 km
Hotels near Kingwater Ad
- Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- The Sally 5 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Centre of Britain Hotel 3 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Howard Arms 6.6 miles10.6 km
- The Greenhead Hotel 3 4.2 miles6.7 km
- The Fleece at Ruleholme 8.8 miles14.1 km
Schools in Kingwater
- Walton & Lees Hill C of E School Primary
Local points of interest
- Fanum Cocidi Archaeological site 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Vindolanda Archaeological site 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Chesterholm (Vindolanda museum) Museum 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Housesteads Roman Fort Archaeological site 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Brunton Park Stadium 14 miles22.6 km
- Kielder Forest and Water Forest 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Larriston Fells Hill 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Brocolitia Mithraic temple Archaeological site 16 miles25.7 km
- Brocolitia Roman Fort Archaeological site 16 miles25.8 km
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 19.4 miles31.1 km