| Coordinates: | 54.286, -3.192 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 22 88 |
Broughton West, centred on the market town of Broughton-in-Furness, sits on the western fringes of the Lake District National Park beside the Duddon Estuary in Westmorland and Furness. The landscape is a mix of coastal marsh, rolling farmland and nearby fells, making it popular with walkers and anyone looking to explore quieter corners of the Lakes and the Duddon Valley.
Historically the area served surrounding agricultural and industrial communities and has links with local mining and quarrying, but today its economy leans on tourism, small-scale farming and local trades. The town retains a traditional feel with stone-built houses, independent shops and pubs, a lively community calendar and a steady stream of visitors drawn by outdoor pursuits and coastal scenery.
Postcode districts covering Broughton West
Most populated places nearby
- Morecambe 20.3 miles
- Lancaster 23 miles
- Barrow-in-Furness 11.3 miles
- Kendal 18.4 miles
- Whitehaven 23.4 miles
- Heysham 20.5 miles
- Ulverston 7.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Broughton in Furness Built-up area 1 mile
- High Furness Ward 1.9 miles
- Kirkby Ireleth Parish 2.4 miles
- Angerton Parish 2.8 miles
- Blawith and Subberthwaite Parish 3.2 miles
- Ulpha Parish 3.2 miles
- Millom Without Parish 3.8 miles
- Kirkby-in-Furness Built-up area 3.9 miles
- Lowick Parish 4.3 miles
- Torver Parish 4.5 miles
- Dunnerdale-with-Seathwaite Parish 4.7 miles
- Osmotherley Parish 5.8 miles
Example postcodes in Broughton West
LA20 6HD, LA20 6AB, LA20 6HN, LA20 6BH, LA20 6AJ, LA20 6HP, LA20 6JD, LA20 6AL, LA20 6HG … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 67.3 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 68.5 miles
- Foxfield 2.1 miles
- Greenroad Station 3.6 miles
Hotels near Broughton West Ad
- Old Kings Head 3 1 mile
- Dunningwell Hall 4 miles
- The Bear On The Square 6.1 miles
- YHA Eskdale 3 8.1 miles
- YHA Coniston Holly How 3 7.7 miles
- The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group 4 7.7 miles
- Old Daltongate House 3 7.3 miles
- Static Caravan Port Haverigg Marina. Marina View. 3 6.9 miles
- The Crown Inn 3 7.5 miles
- Woolpack Inn 2 8.1 miles
Schools in Broughton West
- Broughton C of E Primary and Nursery School Primary
Local points of interest
- Roanhead Beach Beach 8.9 miles
- Holker Hall Estate 11 miles
- Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 11.1 miles
- Holker Street Stadium 11.3 miles
- Wray Castle Estate 11.9 miles
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 12.5 miles
- Calder Hall Estate 15.4 miles
- Watercrook Archaeological site 18 miles