Bolton
Built-up area in Westmorland and Furness, England
| Coordinates: | 54.602, -2.562 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 63 23 |
| Dialling code: | 01931 (Shap) |
Bolton in Westmorland and Furness is a small, traditionally stone-built village on the rural fringe of the Lake District and the Eden Valley in England. It sits among rolling fells and patchwork fields bounded by dry‑stone walls, making it a quietly scenic spot popular with walkers and cyclists who want an alternative to the busier Lakeland centres.
The local economy remains largely agricultural, supplemented by tourism and small local businesses, and the village retains a strong sense of community with a village hall, occasional events and a historic character reflected in older buildings and farming traditions. Its quieter pace, countryside access and proximity to larger market towns make it typical of rural settlements in the area.
Postcode districts covering Bolton
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Crackenthorpe Parish 0.9 miles
- King's Meaburn Parish 1.5 miles
- Kirkby Thore Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Long Marton Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Colby Parish 2.3 miles
- Morland Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Eden and Lyvennet Vale Ward 2.7 miles
- Temple Sowerby Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Sleagill Parish 3.2 miles
- Newbiggin Parish 3.2 miles
- Appleby-in-Westmorland Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Milburn Parish 3.8 miles
Example postcodes in Bolton
CA16 6AP, CA16 6AW, CA16 6FD, CA16 6AS, CA16 6WA, CA16 6AT, CA16 6BE, CA16 6AL, CA16 6AR … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 45.9 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 45.9 miles
- Appleby Railway Station 3.4 miles
- Langwathby Railway Station 7.5 miles
Hotels near Bolton Ad
- The Kings Arms 4 3 miles
- Appleby Manor Hotel & Garden Spa 4 3.8 miles
- Sandfordarms 3 7.2 miles
- The Lounge Hotel and Bar 8.6 miles
- The George Hotel 3 8.7 miles
- North Lakes Hotel and Spa 4 8.7 miles
- The Kings Arms 6.9 miles
- Shap Wells Hotel 3 9.2 miles
- The Castlegate Arms 2 8.8 miles
Schools in Bolton
- Bolton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Lowther Castle Estate 6.8 miles
- Brocavum Archaeological site 7.1 miles
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 7.2 miles
- Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 9.6 miles
- Lune Forest Forest 12.6 miles
- Inglewood Forest Forest 18.9 miles