Broughton in Furness
Built-up area in Westmorland and Furness, England
Within Lake District National Park
| Coordinates: | 54.276, -3.212 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SD 21 87 |
| Population: | 529 |
| Dialling code: | 01229 (Barrow-in-Furness) |
Broughton in Furness is a small market town in Westmorland and Furness, England, sitting on the southern fringe of the Lake District at the head of the Duddon Valley and a short distance from the Duddon Estuary. It feels like a gateway to the Coniston Fells, with surrounding pasture, stone-built houses and winding lanes that are popular with walkers and cyclists.
Historically part of Lancashire’s Furness area, the town developed as a market and service centre for local farming and earlier extractive industries; today its economy leans on tourism, agriculture and local services, with a compact market square, independent shops and convivial pubs. Residents and visitors alike praise its historic buildings, easy access to outdoor pursuits and a strong, close-knit community spirit.
Postcode districts covering Broughton in Furness
Most populated places nearby
- Morecambe 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Lancaster 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Barrow-in-Furness 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Kendal 19.3 miles31 km
- Whitehaven 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Heysham 20.5 miles33 km
- Ulverston 7.9 miles12.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Broughton West Parish 1 mile1.7 km
- Angerton Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Kirkby Ireleth Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Millom Without Parish 2.8 miles4.4 km
- High Furness Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Kirkby-in-Furness Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Ulpha Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Blawith and Subberthwaite Parish 4 miles6.5 km
- Lowick Parish 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Millom Built-up area 5 miles8.1 km
- Whicham Parish 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Dunnerdale-with-Seathwaite Parish 5.4 miles8.7 km
Example postcodes in Broughton in Furness
LA20 6BL, LA20 6HX, LA20 6JA, LA20 6HD, LA20 6HE, LA20 6JE, LA20 6HR, LA20 6JF, LA20 6HY … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 66.8 miles107.5 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 69 miles111 km
- Foxfield 1.2 miles2 km
- Greenroad Station 2.6 miles4.2 km
Hotels near Broughton in Furness Ad
- Old Kings Head 3 0.1 miles0.1 km
- The Pennington Hotel 3 9.7 miles15.6 km
- The Coniston Inn - the Inn Collection Group 4 8.7 miles14 km
- The Yewdale Inn and Hotel Coniston Village 8.5 miles13.6 km
- The Dunes Hotel 4 8.1 miles13 km
- Abbey House Hotel 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Newby Bridge Hotel 3 9.8 miles15.7 km
- The Swan Hotel and Spa 4 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Whitewater Hotel & Spa 9.1 miles14.6 km
- The Sun Inn 7.3 miles11.7 km
Schools in Broughton in Furness
- Broughton C of E Primary and Nursery School Primary
Local points of interest
- Roanhead Beach Beach 8 miles12.9 km
- Holker Street Stadium 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Holker Hall Estate 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Wray Castle Estate 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Calder Hall Estate 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Watercrook Archaeological site 18.9 miles30.4 km