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 miles37.6 km
- Morecambe 14.3 miles23 km
- Lancaster 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Barrow-in-Furness 2.5 miles4 km
- Kendal 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Fleetwood 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Poulton-le-Fylde 22.3 miles36 km
- Heysham 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Cleveleys 19.2 miles31 km
- Ulverston 4.9 miles7.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Dalton Town with Newton Parish 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Dalton-in-Furness Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Hawcoat and Newbarns Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Ormsgill and Parkside Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Lindal in Furness Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Lindal and Marton Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Dalton North Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Barrow-in-Furness Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Askam and Ireleth Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Great Urswick Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Askam in Furness Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Aldingham Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Dalton South
LA13 0LX, LA13 0NG, LA15 8LH, LA15 8RN, LA15 8LL, LA15 8XQ, LA15 8EN, LA15 8HH, LA15 8HR … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 57.9 miles93.1 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 64.7 miles104.2 km
- Dalton Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Roose Railway Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
Hotels near Dalton South Ad
- Duke of Edinburgh Hotel 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Barrow-in-Furness 3 3.2 miles5.1 km
- The Dunes Hotel 4 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Abbey House Hotel 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Escape Hotel 3 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Chetwynde - Hmo 1.6 miles2.6 km
- The Derby Hotel 2 2.9 miles4.7 km
- West Point House 4 miles6.4 km
- The Clarkes Hotel 3 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Ambrose Hotel 3 3.1 miles5 km
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 miles4.5 km
- Roanhead Beach Beach 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Holker Hall Estate 8.4 miles13.4 km
- Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Globe Arena Stadium 14 miles22.6 km
- Highbury Stadium Stadium 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Ashton Hall Estate 17.9 miles28.9 km
- Lancaster University University 18.6 miles30 km
- Wray Castle Estate 18.8 miles30.2 km