Parton
Parish in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.569, -3.578 |
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| OS grid ref: | NX 98 20 |
| Dialling code: | 01946 (Whitehaven) |
Parton is a small coastal parish on the Cumbrian coast in historic Cumberland, a couple of miles south of Whitehaven and north of St Bees. Sited on the edge of the Irish Sea, it combines low cliffs and rocky shoreline with agricultural land behind, and the coastline and footpaths are popular with walkers looking for dramatic sea views and coastal wildlife.
The village grew up around 19th‑century industry - notably coal and harbour activity - and remnants of that industrial past sit alongside more recent housing. Today the local economy is a mix of farming, small businesses and tourism, and the community is a quiet, close‑knit one that attracts people keen on outdoor pursuits and coastal living while still being within easy reach of larger towns.
Postcode districts covering Parton
Most populated places nearby
- Workington 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Whitehaven 1.9 miles3 km
Neighbouring places
- Parton Built-up area 0 miles0.1 km
- Lowca Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Moresby Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Bransty Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Moresby Parks Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Howgate Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Whitehaven Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Hillcrest and Hensingham Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Mirehouse Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Kells and Sandwith Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Weddicar Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Distington Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Parton
CA28 6NR, CA28 6PJ, CA28 6NY, CA28 6RJ, CA28 6PD, CA28 6AL, CA28 6RL, CA28 6NU, CA28 6PG … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 76.3 miles122.8 km
- Newcastle International Airport 81.8 miles131.6 km
- Parton Railway Station 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Whitehaven Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
Hotels near Parton Ad
- Chase Hotel 2 miles3.2 km
- Hunday Manor Country House Hotel 4 4.5 miles7.3 km
- The Melbreak Hotel 4 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Seacote Hotel 5.5 miles8.9 km
- The Hall Park Hotel 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Ennerdale Country House Hotel 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Kirkstile Inn 4 9.9 miles16 km
- Sella Park House Hotel 3 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Waverley Hotel 5.4 miles8.6 km
- The White Mare 8.9 miles14.3 km
Schools in Parton
- St Bridget's C of E School Primary
Local points of interest
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Winscales Estate 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Derwent Park Stadium 5.5 miles8.9 km
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Borough Park Stadium 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Calder Hall Estate 11 miles17.6 km
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 17.3 miles27.9 km