Moresby
Parish in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.564, -3.555 |
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| OS grid ref: | NX 99 19 |
| Dialling code: | 01946 (Whitehaven) |
Moresby lies just south of Whitehaven on the Cumbrian coast, with the Irish Sea to the west and open farmland and rolling low hills inland; it sits within the historic county of Cumberland and is within easy reach of the Lake District fells. The parish combines a coastal, rural feel with handy access to the amenities of the nearby town, making it popular with commuters and walkers who enjoy coastal paths and quiet lanes.
The area has a strong local identity shaped by a long history - a fortified manor house, Moresby Hall, with medieval origins is a local landmark - and by a 19th‑century coal‑mining legacy visible in villages such as Moresby Parks. Today the economy mixes agriculture, local services and a bit of heritage tourism, and the community remains small and village‑centred with a parish council and regular local events.
Postcode districts covering Moresby
Most populated places nearby
- Workington 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Whitehaven 1.7 miles2.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Moresby Parks Built-up area 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Parton Built-up area 1 mile1.5 km
- Howgate Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Bransty Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Lowca Built-up area 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Whitehaven Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Hillcrest and Hensingham Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Mirehouse Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Weddicar Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Rheda Park Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Kells and Sandwith Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Arlecdon and Frizington Parish 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Moresby
CA28 8UN, CA28 8YQ, CA28 8XL, CA28 8EA, CA28 6SF, CA28 8YG, CA28 8UJ, CA28 6SE, CA28 8YP … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 77 miles124 km
- Newcastle International Airport 81.1 miles130.5 km
- Parton Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Whitehaven Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
Hotels near Moresby Ad
- Chase Hotel 1.9 miles3 km
- Hunday Manor Country House Hotel 4 4.3 miles7 km
- The Melbreak Hotel 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Seacote Hotel 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Kirkstile Inn 4 9 miles14.5 km
- Ennerdale Country House Hotel 3 4 miles6.5 km
- The Hall Park Hotel 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Sella Park House Hotel 3 9.3 miles14.9 km
- The White Mare 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Waverley Hotel 5.6 miles9 km
Schools in Moresby
- Moresby Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Winscales Estate 4.2 miles6.8 km
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Derwent Park Stadium 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Borough Park Stadium 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Calder Hall Estate 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Blencathra Centre Country house 19.4 miles31.2 km