| Coordinates: | 54.506, -2.484 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NY 68 12 |
| Dialling code: | 01931 (Shap) |
Asby is a small, largely rural parish in the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness in England, set among the limestone fells of the Orton area. The parish includes the villages of Great Asby and Little Asby and is best known for the nearby Great Asby Scar, a dramatic limestone pavement and nature reserve that attracts walkers and botanists.
Life in Asby has long revolved around sheep farming and the pattern of dry stone walls and stone-built houses reflects that agricultural heritage; there are also traces of medieval settlement and a small village church. The parish retains a quiet, community-focused character while being close to the market town of Appleby-in-Westmorland, making it popular with visitors seeking rural walking routes and distinctive geology.
Postcode districts covering Asby
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Ormside Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Crosby Garrett Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Hoff Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Soulby Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Warcop Built-up area 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Waitby Parish 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Eden and Lyvennet Vale Ward 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Musgrave Parish 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Appleby-in-Westmorland Built-up area 5 miles8 km
- Appleby and Brough Ward 5 miles8.1 km
- Kirkby Stephen and Tebay Ward 5 miles8.1 km
- Crosby Ravensworth Parish 5.1 miles8.3 km
Example postcodes in Asby
CA16 6HF, CA16 6QE, CA16 6FQ, CA16 6EX, CA16 6GZ, CA16 6EZ, CA16 6QD, CA16 6EN, CA16 6HB … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 42.3 miles68.1 km
- Newcastle International Airport 48.4 miles77.9 km
- Warcop Railway Station 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Appleby Railway Station 5.1 miles8.3 km
Hotels near Asby Ad
- The King's Head 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Westmorland Hotel Tebay 3 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Wilding Hotel 6.8 miles11 km
- Appleby Manor Hotel & Garden Spa 4 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Augill Castle 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Appleby Castle 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Tufton Arms Hotel 4.9 miles8 km
- The Pennine Inn 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Shap Wells Hotel 3 7 miles11.2 km
- The Kings Arms 7.8 miles12.6 km
Schools in Asby
- Asby Endowed School Primary
Local points of interest
- Lune Forest Forest 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Lowther Castle Estate 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Brocavum Archaeological site 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Watercrook Archaeological site 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Dent Head Hill 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Terry Bank Estate 19.6 miles31.5 km