Dalton South
Ward in Westmorland and Furness, England
| Coordinates: | 54.148, -3.181 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 22 73 |
| Dialling code: | 01229 (Barrow-in-Furness) |
Dalton South is the southern ward of the market town of Dalton-in-Furness, administered within the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness. It has a largely residential character with local shops, schools and community facilities serving families and older residents, and a neighbourhood feel shaped by small parades, council housing and suburban streets rather than heavy commercial centres.
The area sits on the Furness Peninsula close to Barrow-in-Furness, so many people commute to the shipyards and other employers there, while the surrounding countryside and coast provide easy access to the ruins of Furness Abbey, the medieval tower of Dalton Castle, and wide views across Morecambe Bay towards the Lake District, making it attractive for walkers and those who enjoy coastal and rural recreation. Social life is anchored by parish and community groups rather than big cultural venues, reflecting the ward’s local, village-like character.
Postcode districts covering Dalton South
Most populated places nearby
- Blackpool 23.4 miles
- Morecambe 14.3 miles
- Lancaster 17.1 miles
- Barrow-in-Furness 2.5 miles
- Kendal 21.6 miles
- Fleetwood 17.5 miles
- Poulton-le-Fylde 22.3 miles
- Heysham 13.7 miles
- Cleveleys 19.2 miles
- Ulverston 4.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Dalton Town with Newton Parish 0.4 miles
- Dalton-in-Furness Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Hawcoat and Newbarns Ward 1.2 miles
- Ormsgill and Parkside Ward 2 miles
- Lindal in Furness Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Lindal and Marton Parish 2.3 miles
- Dalton North Ward 2.3 miles
- Barrow-in-Furness Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Askam and Ireleth Parish 2.5 miles
- Great Urswick Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Askam in Furness Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Aldingham Parish 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Dalton South
LA15 8NR, LA15 8HZ, LA15 8QD, LA15 8NQ, LA15 8DX, LA15 8SP, LA15 8NF, LA15 8EJ, LA15 8PT … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 57.9 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 64.7 miles
- Dalton Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Roose Railway Station 2.3 miles
Hotels near Dalton South Ad
- Duke of Edinburgh Hotel 4 2.8 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Barrow-in-Furness 3 3.2 miles
- The Dunes Hotel 4 1.5 miles
- Escape Hotel 3 3.2 miles
- The Derby Hotel 2 2.9 miles
- The Chetwynde - Hmo 1.6 miles
- The Clarkes Hotel 3 4.3 miles
- Oyo Imperial Hotel 3 3.2 miles
- West Point House 4 miles
- Ambrose Hotel 3 3.1 miles
Schools in Dalton South
- Dalton St Mary's C of E Primary School Primary
- Newton Village Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Holker Street Stadium 2.8 miles
- Roanhead Beach Beach 3.2 miles
- Holker Hall Estate 8.4 miles
- Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 9.9 miles
- Globe Arena Stadium 14 miles
- Highbury Stadium Stadium 17.2 miles
- Ashton Hall Estate 17.9 miles
- Lancaster University University 18.6 miles
- Wray Castle Estate 18.8 miles