Burton in Lonsdale
Built-up area in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.144, -2.533 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 65 72 |
| Population: | 579 |
| Dialling code: | 015242 (Hornby) |
Burton in Lonsdale is a small, traditional village set in the Lonsdale valley on the edge of North Yorkshire, close to the borders with Lancashire and Cumbria. It sits in a limestone landscape typical of the area, with honey‑coloured stone buildings, drystone walls and sweeping rural views that make it popular with walkers heading towards the Yorkshire Dales.
Historically agricultural with some local quarrying and small‑scale trades, the village retains a strong community feel around its church, village hall and occasional local events. Its position near market towns such as Kirkby Lonsdale and Carnforth means residents enjoy easy access to shops and services while living in a quiet, characterful rural setting.
Postcode districts covering Burton in Lonsdale
Most populated places nearby
- Morecambe 14.1 miles
- Lancaster 12.6 miles
- Kendal 15.1 miles
- Heysham 15.9 miles
- Clitheroe 19.4 miles
- Skipton 24.7 miles
- Ulverston 22.5 miles
- Barnoldswick 21.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ireby Parish 1.5 miles
- Bentham Parish 2 miles
- High Bentham Built-up area 2 miles
- Low Bentham Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Tunstall Parish 2.2 miles
- Wennington Parish 2.3 miles
- Cantsfield Parish 2.4 miles
- Upper Lune Valley Ward 2.5 miles
- Ingleton Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Leck Parish 2.8 miles
- Melling-with-Wrayton Parish 3 miles
- Burrow-with-Burrow Parish 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Burton in Lonsdale
LA6 3ND, LA6 3NA, LA6 3NE, LA6 3LE, LA6 3JS, LA6 3JX, LA6 3JP, LA6 3LJ, LA6 3LD … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 40.3 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 51.1 miles
- Bentham Railway Station 2.2 miles
- Wennington Railway Station 2.6 miles
Hotels near Burton in Lonsdale Ad
- Plato's 5 4.8 miles
- The Royal Hotel 3 4.7 miles
- The Sun Inn 9.8 miles
- The Royal Station Hotel 4 9.6 miles
Local points of interest
- Thornton Hall Estate 2.7 miles
- Twistleton Manor Estate 3 miles
- Underley Hall Estate 4.3 miles
- Terry Bank Estate 7 miles
- Forest of Bowland Forest 10 miles
- Dent Head Hill 10.8 miles
- Lancaster University University 13.9 miles
- Watercrook Archaeological site 14.2 miles
- Globe Arena Stadium 14.7 miles
- Pennine Chain Mountains 14.9 miles
- Ashton Hall Estate 15.2 miles
- Browsholme Hall Estate 17 miles