Brough
Built-up area in Westmorland and Furness, England
| Coordinates: | 54.527, -2.319 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 79 14 |
Brough sits in Westmorland and Furness in north‑west England, perched at the edge of upland moorland on the old Stainmore route through the Pennines between Kirkby Stephen and Appleby-in-Westmorland. It’s a compact settlement shaped by hill farming and the demands of life on the high moors, with wide views over the Stainmore Gap and easy access to the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
For such a small place, Brough has notable history: the remains of a Roman fort (Verterae) and medieval earthworks sit above the village, and later transport routes left visible traces. The local economy is a mix of agriculture and visitor services, with walkers, cyclists and history enthusiasts drawn to the landscape; the village retains a close‑knit community feel, centred on a pub, village hall and occasional local events that keep a traditional Westmorland character.
Postcode districts covering Brough
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Helbeck Parish 0.6 miles
- Brough Sowerby Parish 1.1 miles
- Musgrave Parish 2 miles
- Stainmore Parish 2.3 miles
- Winton Parish 2.4 miles
- Kaber Parish 2.5 miles
- Appleby and Brough Ward 2.7 miles
- Warcop Built-up area 3 miles
- Hartley Parish 3.9 miles
- Kirkby Stephen Built-up area 4.1 miles
- Soulby Parish 4.2 miles
- Waitby Parish 4.5 miles
Example postcodes in Brough
CA17 4DB, CA17 4AR, CA17 4BQ, CA17 4BF, CA17 4BW, CA17 4BX, CA17 4BU, CA17 4BE, CA17 4DU … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 35.7 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 43.3 miles
- Warcop Railway Station 2.6 miles
- Kirkby Stephen Station 5.3 miles
Hotels near Brough Ad
- Augill Castle 0.9 miles
- Wilding Hotel 0.1 miles
- The Black Bull Hotel 3 3.9 miles
- The Pennine Inn 3.9 miles
- Kirkby Stephen Hostel 3 4 miles
- Sandfordarms 3 4 miles
- The Black Bull at Nateby 4 5 miles
- Crown and Cushion Appleby 7.7 miles
- The Tan Hill Inn 4 8.1 miles
- Royal Oak Appleby 4 7.3 miles
Local points of interest
- Lune Forest Forest 4.8 miles
- Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11 miles
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 16.4 miles
- Old Park Country house 16.6 miles
- Fors Abbey Historic site 17.2 miles
- Lowther Castle Estate 17.3 miles
- Brocavum Archaeological site 18.2 miles
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 18.3 miles
- Streatlam Castle Estate 18.4 miles
- Dent Head Hill 18.9 miles