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 mile
- Cummersdale Parish 2.4 miles
- Yewdale Ward 2.4 miles
- Thursby Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Beaumont Parish 2.7 miles
- Belle Vue Ward 2.7 miles
- Dalston Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Morton Ward 2.9 miles
- Denton Holme Ward 3.4 miles
- Burgh-by-Sands Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Kirkbampton Parish 3.5 miles
- Aikton Parish 3.7 miles
Example postcodes in Orton
CA5 6LS, CA5 6JU, CA5 6EN, CA5 6LY, CA5 6EW, CA5 6LQ, CA5 6JT, CA5 6LL, CA5 6LN … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 54.4 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 68.8 miles
- Dalston Railway Station 2.6 miles
- Carlisle Railway Station 4.1 miles
Hotels near Orton Ad
- Cumbria Park Hotel 3 4.4 miles
- Dalston Hall 4 2.6 miles
- Crown & Mitre Hotel 3 4.1 miles
- Ibis Carlisle City Centre 2 4.2 miles
- Carlisle Station Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Bw 3 4.1 miles
- Crown Hotel Wetheral 4 8 miles
- Hunters Lodge Hotel 3 8.5 miles
- The Gretna Chase Hotel 3 8.2 miles
- Smiths at Gretna Green 4 9.2 miles
- Gretna Hall Hotel 4 9 miles
Schools in Orton
- Great Orton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 4 miles
- Brunton Park Stadium 5 miles
- Inglewood Forest Forest 7.8 miles
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 10.2 miles
- Galabank Stadium 12.3 miles
- Mount Annan Estate 12.7 miles
- Kinmount House Estate 15.3 miles
- Birrens Archaeological site 15.5 miles
- Hoddam Castle Estate 15.7 miles
- Blencathra Centre Country house 17.6 miles
- Tundergarth Estate 18.2 miles
- Fanum Cocidi Archaeological site 19.2 miles