Orton
Parish in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.874, -3.033 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 33 53 |
| Dialling code: | 01228 (Carlisle) |
Orton is a small rural civil parish in Cumberland, in north‑west England, sitting on the edge of the Lake District National Park. The area is characterised by rolling pastures, limestone scars and moorland fells, with drystone walls and narrow lanes giving it a distinctly Lakeland feel and fine views from surrounding high ground.
Traditionally agricultural, the parish’s economy revolves around sheep farming and mixed smallholdings, with scattered old farmsteads and a village church and hall serving as local hubs. Its proximity to the National Park attracts walkers and visitors, supporting a modest tourism trade alongside community activities and volunteer groups that help maintain a close‑knit social life and strong sense of place.
Postcode districts covering Orton
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Dalston and Burgh Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Cummersdale Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Yewdale Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Thursby Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Beaumont Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Belle Vue Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Dalston Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Morton Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Denton Holme Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Burgh-by-Sands Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Kirkbampton Parish 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Aikton Parish 3.7 miles6 km
Example postcodes in Orton
CA5 6JT, CA5 6EQ, CA5 6ND, CA5 6LJ, CA5 6LG, CA5 6LL, CA5 6LR, CA5 6NA, CA5 6JU … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 54.4 miles87.5 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 68.8 miles110.7 km
- Dalston Railway Station 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Carlisle Railway Station 4.1 miles6.6 km
Hotels near Orton Ad
- Cumbria Park Hotel 3 4.4 miles7 km
- Dalston Hall 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Crown & Mitre Hotel 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Brooklyn House 4.3 miles7 km
- Ibis Carlisle City Centre 2 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Carlisle Station Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Bw 3 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Crown Hotel Wetheral 4 8 miles12.8 km
- The Gretna Chase Hotel 3 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Smiths at Gretna Green 4 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Hunters Lodge Hotel 3 8.5 miles13.6 km
Schools in Orton
- Great Orton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 4 miles6.5 km
- Brunton Park Stadium 5 miles8 km
- Inglewood Forest Forest 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 10.2 miles16.3 km
- Galabank Stadium 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Mount Annan Estate 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Kinmount House Estate 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Birrens Archaeological site 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Hoddam Castle Estate 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Blencathra Centre Country house 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Tundergarth Estate 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Fanum Cocidi Archaeological site 19.2 miles30.9 km