Askam in Furness
Built-up area in Westmorland and Furness, England
| Coordinates: | 54.186, -3.201 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 21 77 |
| Population: | 3,274 |
| Dialling code: | 01229 (Barrow-in-Furness) |
Askam-in-Furness is a small coastal village on the Furness peninsula in the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness, sitting on the northern shore of Morecambe Bay. It neighbours the older village of Ireleth and is a short rail journey from Barrow-in-Furness, with clear views across the bay to the Lake District fells on bright days.
The village grew rapidly in the 19th century around iron‑ore mining and a small port, and remnants of that industrial past - terraces and old workings - still shape its character. Today Askam-in-Furness is a quiet community of local shops, pubs and a railway station, its economy a mix of local services, commuters to nearby industry and visitors drawn to coastal walks and birdlife.
Postcode districts covering Askam in Furness
Most populated places nearby
- Morecambe 16.2 miles
- Lancaster 19 miles
- Barrow-in-Furness 4.5 miles
- Kendal 20.9 miles
- Fleetwood 20.3 miles
- Heysham 15.9 miles
- Cleveleys 22 miles
- Ulverston 4.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Askam and Ireleth Parish 0.3 miles
- Dalton North Ward 0.7 miles
- Lindal and Marton Parish 1.8 miles
- Lindal in Furness Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Dalton Town with Newton Parish 2.4 miles
- Dalton-in-Furness Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Dalton South Ward 2.8 miles
- Pennington Parish 2.8 miles
- Millom Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Kirkby-in-Furness Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Swarthmoor Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Hawcoat and Newbarns Ward 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Askam in Furness
LA16 7EW, LA16 7EG, LA16 7BZ, LA16 7FL, LA16 7DY, LA16 7FG, LA16 7AU, LA16 7DL, LA16 7BS … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 60.7 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 66.3 miles
- Askam Railway Station 0.2 miles
- Dalton Railway Station 2.4 miles
Hotels near Askam in Furness Ad
- The Dunes Hotel 4 1.9 miles
- Abbey House Hotel 4 3.3 miles
- Ormsgill Inn 3.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Barrow in Furness 3 5.3 miles
- The Bear On The Square 3.1 miles
- The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel & Bar 4 4.9 miles
- Static Caravan Port Haverigg Marina. Marina View. 3 3.1 miles
- Travelodge Barrow In Furness 3 4.6 miles
- The Chetwynde - Self Check In HMO 3.7 miles
- Old Daltongate House 3 4.3 miles
Schools in Askam in Furness
- Askam Village School Primary
- Ireleth St Peter's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Roanhead Beach Beach 2.7 miles
- Holker Street Stadium 4.6 miles
- Holker Hall Estate 8.8 miles
- Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 10 miles
- Globe Arena Stadium 16.1 miles
- Wray Castle Estate 17 miles
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 19.4 miles
- Calder Hall Estate 19.9 miles
- Highbury Stadium Stadium 20 miles