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 miles26.1 km
- Lancaster 19 miles30.7 km
- Barrow-in-Furness 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Kendal 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Fleetwood 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Heysham 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Cleveleys 22 miles35.5 km
- Ulverston 4.8 miles7.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Askam and Ireleth Parish 0.3 miles0.6 km
- Dalton North Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Lindal and Marton Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Lindal in Furness Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Dalton Town with Newton Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Dalton-in-Furness Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Dalton South Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Pennington Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Millom Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Kirkby-in-Furness Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Swarthmoor Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Hawcoat and Newbarns Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Askam in Furness
LA16 7HS, LA16 7DH, LA16 7EF, LA16 7FA, LA16 7EU, LA16 7EL, LA16 7BX, LA16 7HP, LA16 7AP … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 60.7 miles97.6 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 66.3 miles106.8 km
- Askam Railway Station 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Dalton Railway Station 2.4 miles3.9 km
Hotels near Askam in Furness Ad
- The Dunes Hotel 4 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Duke of Edinburgh Hotel 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Old Kings Head 3 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express Barrow-in-Furness 3 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Abbey House Hotel 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Escape Hotel 3 5.3 miles8.6 km
- The Chetwynde - Hmo 3.7 miles6 km
- The Derby Hotel 2 5 miles8.1 km
- West Point House 5.4 miles8.7 km
- The Clarkes Hotel 3 7.1 miles11.4 km
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 miles4.4 km
- Holker Street Stadium 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Holker Hall Estate 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 10 miles16.1 km
- Globe Arena Stadium 16.1 miles25.8 km
- Wray Castle Estate 17 miles27.3 km
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Calder Hall Estate 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Highbury Stadium Stadium 20 miles32.2 km