Oughterside and Allerby
Parish in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.748, -3.387 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 10 40 |
The civil parish of Oughterside and Allerby sits on the low-lying Solway Plain in north‑west Cumberland, a short drive from the coast and within sightlines of the northern edges of the Lake District. The landscape is predominantly agricultural - pasture and arable fields dotted with traditional stone cottages and small hamlets - and quiet lanes link residents to nearby towns and coastal footpaths.
Historically shaped by farming and long-standing rural settlement, the community is small and close‑knit, with social life centred on a village hall, church and local gatherings; economically it remains largely agricultural with some commuting to neighbouring centres for work. Its peaceful countryside, easy access to coastal routes and understated heritage make it appealing to walkers and those seeking a low‑key rural stay.
Postcode districts covering Oughterside and Allerby
Most populated places nearby
- Carlisle 20.9 miles
- Dumfries 23.9 miles
- Workington 10.4 miles
- Whitehaven 16.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hayton and Mealo Parish 1.1 miles
- Gilcrux Parish 1.3 miles
- Crosby Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Allonby Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Crosscanonby Parish 2.5 miles
- Aspatria Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Dearham and Broughton Ward 2.8 miles
- Plumbland Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Tallentire Built-up area 3 miles
- Maryport North Ward 3.2 miles
- Maryport Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Westnewton Parish 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Oughterside and Allerby
CA7 2PP, CA7 2PZ, CA7 2LE, CA7 2PB, CA7 2LG, CA7 2NH, CA7 2LB, CA7 2NJ, CA7 2LR … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 70.3 miles
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 70.8 miles
- Aspatria Railway Station 2.3 miles
- Maryport Railway Station 5 miles
Hotels near Oughterside and Allerby Ad
- Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa 4 7.7 miles
- Manor House Hotel, Cockermouth 5.9 miles
- The Melbreak Hotel 4 8 miles
- Overwater Hall 3 9 miles
- Hundith Hill Hotel 3 7.3 miles
- Embleton Spa Hotel 4 7.2 miles
- The Golden Lion Hotel 3 5.1 miles
- Ravenstone Manor 4 9.9 miles
- Broughton Craggs Hotel 3 5.5 miles
- The Hall Park Hotel 9.5 miles
Schools in Oughterside and Allerby
- Oughterside Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 7.9 miles
- Borough Park Stadium 9.5 miles
- Derwent Park Stadium 9.6 miles
- Winscales Estate 10.1 miles
- Powillimount Beach Beach 12.5 miles
- Arbigland Estate 13.1 miles
- Cavens Estate 14.4 miles
- Blencathra Centre Country house 15.1 miles
- Southwick House Estate 15.3 miles
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 15.9 miles
- Douglas Hall Estate 16.1 miles
- Kinmount House Estate 17.5 miles