| Coordinates: | 54.166, -2.535 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SD 65 74 |
| Dialling code: | 015242 (Hornby) |
Ireby is a small rural parish in the district of Lancaster, Lancashire, England, set amidst rolling Lancashire countryside a short drive from the city of Lancaster. The landscape is typical of the area: pastures, dry-stone walls and scattered farmsteads, making it popular with walkers and those seeking a quiet rural base while remaining within reach of larger towns.
Historically the place has medieval and Norse-rooted origins, and local life remains largely agricultural with a mix of commuter households. Community life is modest and close-knit, reflecting the parish’s small population and rural character, with local historic buildings and lanes giving a strong sense of continuity with the past.
Postcode districts covering Ireby
Most populated places nearby
- Morecambe 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Lancaster 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Kendal 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Heysham 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Clitheroe 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Ulverston 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Barnoldswick 22.3 miles35.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Leck Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Burton in Lonsdale Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Tunstall Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Burrow-with-Burrow Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Thornton in Lonsdale Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Cantsfield Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Upper Lune Valley Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Ingleton Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Wennington Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Bentham Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Casterton Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- High Bentham Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Ireby
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 41.1 miles66.2 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 50.4 miles81.2 km
- Wennington Railway Station 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Bentham Railway Station 3.7 miles5.9 km
Hotels near Ireby Ad
- The Royal Hotel 3 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Crooklands Hotel 3 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Longlands Inn & Cottages 5 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Kings Arms Hotel 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The Sun Inn 8.4 miles13.4 km
- The Royal Station Hotel 4 9.8 miles15.8 km
Local points of interest
- Thornton Hall Estate 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Twistleton Manor Estate 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Underley Hall Estate 3 miles4.9 km
- Terry Bank Estate 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Dent Head Hill 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Forest of Bowland Forest 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Watercrook Archaeological site 13 miles21 km
- Pennine Chain Mountains 14.9 miles24 km
- Lancaster University University 15 miles24.1 km
- Globe Arena Stadium 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Ashton Hall Estate 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 17.2 miles27.7 km