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 miles22.7 km
- Lancaster 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Kendal 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Heysham 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Clitheroe 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Skipton 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Ulverston 22.5 miles36.1 km
- Barnoldswick 21.1 miles34 km
Neighbouring places
- Ireby Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Bentham Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- High Bentham Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Low Bentham Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Tunstall Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Wennington Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Cantsfield Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Upper Lune Valley Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Ingleton Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Leck Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Melling-with-Wrayton Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Burrow-with-Burrow Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Burton in Lonsdale
LA6 3NS, LA6 3FT, LA6 3LE, LA6 3LF, LA6 3LD, LA6 3FW, LA6 3NA, LA6 3NB, LA6 3LG … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 40.3 miles64.9 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 51.1 miles82.3 km
- Bentham Railway Station 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Wennington Railway Station 2.6 miles4.2 km
Hotels near Burton in Lonsdale Ad
- The Royal Hotel 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Longlands Inn & Cottages 5 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Kings Arms Hotel 4.9 miles7.8 km
- The Royal Station Hotel 4 9.6 miles15.5 km
- The Sun Inn 9.8 miles15.7 km
Local points of interest
- Thornton Hall Estate 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Twistleton Manor Estate 3 miles4.9 km
- Underley Hall Estate 4.3 miles7 km
- Terry Bank Estate 7 miles11.3 km
- Forest of Bowland Forest 10 miles16 km
- Dent Head Hill 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Lancaster University University 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Watercrook Archaeological site 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Globe Arena Stadium 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Pennine Chain Mountains 14.9 miles24 km
- Ashton Hall Estate 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Browsholme Hall Estate 17 miles27.4 km