Stanwix Rural
Parish in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.924, -2.89 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 43 59 |
| Dialling code: | 01228 (Carlisle) |
The civil parish of Stanwix Rural sits on the northern and eastern outskirts of Carlisle in the unitary authority of Cumberland, and is largely countryside punctuated by small villages and hamlets. The landscape is shaped by rolling farmland, hedgerows and watercourses such as the River Eden, offering plenty of opportunities for walking and wildlife watching.
Locally the area blends a farming economy with a commuter population who work in Carlisle, while village halls, pubs and parish events keep a strong sense of community. Historic layers are evident in old lanes and traditional farmsteads, and the parish benefits from close access to Carlisle’s Roman and medieval heritage while retaining a quietly rural character.
Postcode districts covering Stanwix Rural
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Houghton Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Stanwix Urban Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Botcherby Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Carlisle Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Belah Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Scotby Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Harker Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Scaleby Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Castle Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Harraby North Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- Currock Ward 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Kingmoor Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Stanwix Rural
CA3 0BF, CA6 4EX, CA3 0JB, CA6 4JW, CA3 0JN, CA6 4QR, CA6 4HZ, CA3 0NH, CA6 4QU … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 48.2 miles77.5 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 65 miles104.5 km
- Carlisle Railway Station 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Wetheral Railway Station 3.6 miles5.8 km
Hotels near Stanwix Rural Ad
- The Fleece at Ruleholme 3.8 miles6.1 km
- The Sally 5 4.3 miles7 km
- Cumbria Park Hotel 3 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Crown & Mitre Hotel 3 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Crown Hotel Wetheral 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Brooklyn House 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Howard Arms 6.2 miles10 km
- Ibis Carlisle City Centre 2 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Carlisle Station Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Bw 3 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Dalston Hall 4 5.9 miles9.4 km
Schools in Stanwix Rural
- Crosby-on-Eden C of E School Primary
- Houghton C of E School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brunton Park Stadium 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Inglewood Forest Forest 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Fanum Cocidi Archaeological site 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Galabank Stadium 15.5 miles25 km
- Mount Annan Estate 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Birrens Archaeological site 16.8 miles27 km
- Hoddam Castle Estate 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Kinmount House Estate 19 miles30.5 km
- Tundergarth Estate 19.2 miles31 km
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 19.9 miles32 km