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 miles1.5 km
- King's Meaburn Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Kirkby Thore Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Long Marton Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Colby Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Morland Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Eden and Lyvennet Vale Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Temple Sowerby Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Sleagill Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Newbiggin Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Appleby-in-Westmorland Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Milburn Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
Example postcodes in Bolton
CA16 6FS, CA16 6FT, CA16 6AX, CA16 6WA, CA16 6BQ, CA16 6BS, CA16 6BG, CA16 6AW, CA16 6FD … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 45.9 miles73.8 km
- Newcastle International Airport 45.9 miles73.8 km
- Appleby Railway Station 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Langwathby Railway Station 7.5 miles12.1 km
Hotels near Bolton Ad
- The Kings Arms 4 3 miles4.8 km
- Appleby Manor Hotel & Garden Spa 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Tufton Arms Hotel 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Appleby Castle 3.6 miles5.7 km
- The Lounge Hotel and Bar 8.6 miles13.9 km
- The George Hotel 3 8.7 miles14 km
- North Lakes Hotel and Spa 4 8.7 miles14 km
- The Kings Arms 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Shap Wells Hotel 3 9.2 miles14.8 km
- The Castlegate Arms 2 8.8 miles14.1 km
Schools in Bolton
- Bolton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Lowther Castle Estate 6.8 miles11 km
- Brocavum Archaeological site 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Lune Forest Forest 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Inglewood Forest Forest 18.9 miles30.4 km