Glassonby
Parish in Westmorland and Furness, England
| Coordinates: | 54.745, -2.634 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 59 39 |
| Dialling code: | 01768 (Penrith) |
Glassonby is a small, rural civil parish in Westmorland and Furness set in the gentle Eden Valley, not far from the River Eden and the market town of Penrith. The landscape is classic northern English countryside of rolling fields and limestone-built villages, with quiet lanes and good access to walking routes and the surrounding fells.
Locally the economy remains largely agricultural, and the community is compact with a strong village feel centred on traditional buildings and a village hall. The area has long human occupation - with prehistoric and Roman traces in the vicinity - and is close to notable antiquities such as Long Meg and Her Daughters, which draws visitors interested in archaeology and scenic countryside.
Postcode districts covering Glassonby
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Melmerby Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Hunsonby Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Ousby Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Kirkoswald Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Lazonby Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Alston and Fellside Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Great Salkeld Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Langwathby Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Ainstable Parish 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Penrith Built-up area 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Culgaith Built-up area 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Penrith North Ward 6.2 miles9.9 km
Example postcodes in Glassonby
CA10 1DZ, CA10 1HZ, CA10 1DS, CA10 1DX, CA10 1DU, CA10 1JB, CA10 1JA, CA10 1DT, CA10 1HY … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 42.5 miles68.5 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 50.9 miles81.8 km
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald Railway Station 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Langwathby Railway Station 3.7 miles5.9 km
Hotels near Glassonby Ad
- The Lounge Hotel and Bar 7.3 miles11.8 km
- The Kings Arms 4 7.5 miles12.1 km
- The George Hotel 3 7.3 miles11.8 km
- North Lakes Hotel and Spa 4 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Alston House Hotel 8.9 miles14.4 km
- The Castlegate Arms 2 7.5 miles12 km
Local points of interest
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Brocavum Archaeological site 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Lowther Castle Estate 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Inglewood Forest Forest 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Brunton Park Stadium 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Lune Forest Forest 19 miles30.5 km
- Blencathra Centre Country house 19.8 miles31.9 km