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 miles33.6 km
- Dumfries 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Workington 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Whitehaven 16.1 miles25.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Hayton and Mealo Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Gilcrux Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Crosby Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Allonby Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Crosscanonby Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Aspatria Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Dearham and Broughton Ward 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Plumbland Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Tallentire Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Maryport North Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Maryport Built-up area 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Westnewton Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Oughterside and Allerby
CA7 2LL, CA7 2PR, CA7 2NG, CA7 2NQ, CA7 2NL, CA7 2PW, CA7 2PS, CA7 2PN, CA7 2LT … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 70.3 miles113.1 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 70.8 miles114 km
- Aspatria Railway Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Maryport Railway Station 5 miles8 km
Hotels near Oughterside and Allerby Ad
- Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa 4 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Manor House Hotel, Cockermouth 5.9 miles9.5 km
- The Melbreak Hotel 4 8 miles12.9 km
- Overwater Hall 3 9 miles14.5 km
- Embleton Spa Hotel 4 7.2 miles11.6 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel 3 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Hundith Hill Hotel 3 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Ravenstone Manor 4 9.9 miles16 km
- Broughton Craggs Hotel 3 5.5 miles8.9 km
- The Trout 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
Schools in Oughterside and Allerby
- Oughterside Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Borough Park Stadium 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Derwent Park Stadium 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Winscales Estate 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Powillimount Beach Beach 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Arbigland Estate 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Cavens Estate 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Blencathra Centre Country house 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Southwick House Estate 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Douglas Hall Estate 16.1 miles25.8 km
- Kinmount House Estate 17.5 miles28.1 km