| 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 miles32.6 km
- Lancaster 23 miles37 km
- Barrow-in-Furness 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Kendal 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Whitehaven 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Heysham 20.5 miles33 km
- Ulverston 7.9 miles12.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Broughton in Furness Built-up area 1 mile1.7 km
- High Furness Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Kirkby Ireleth Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Angerton Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Blawith and Subberthwaite Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Ulpha Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Millom Without Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Kirkby-in-Furness Built-up area 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Lowick Parish 4.3 miles7 km
- Torver Parish 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Dunnerdale-with-Seathwaite Parish 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Osmotherley Parish 5.8 miles9.3 km
Example postcodes in Broughton West
LA20 6BD, LA20 6BT, LA20 6AD, LA20 6BE, LA20 6AQ, LA20 6AA, LA20 6HP, LA20 6HE, LA20 6HR … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 67.3 miles108.2 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 68.5 miles110.2 km
- Foxfield 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Greenroad Station 3.6 miles5.8 km
Hotels near Broughton West Ad
- Old Kings Head 3 1 mile1.7 km
- The Coniston Inn - the Inn Collection Group 4 7.7 miles12.4 km
- The Yewdale Inn and Hotel Coniston Village 7.5 miles12 km
- Lakeside Hotel & Spa 4 9.5 miles15.3 km
- The Dunes Hotel 4 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Newby Bridge Hotel 3 9 miles14.5 km
- The Swan Hotel and Spa 4 9 miles14.5 km
- Whitewater Hotel & Spa 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Red Lion Inn 4 9.9 miles16 km
- The Sun Inn 7.3 miles11.8 km
Schools in Broughton West
- Broughton C of E Primary and Nursery School Primary
Local points of interest
- Roanhead Beach Beach 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Holker Hall Estate 11 miles17.7 km
- Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Holker Street Stadium 11.3 miles18.3 km
- Wray Castle Estate 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Calder Hall Estate 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Watercrook Archaeological site 18 miles29 km