Great Salkeld
Parish in Westmorland and Furness, England
| Coordinates: | 54.719, -2.706 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 54 36 |
| Dialling code: | 01768 (Penrith) |
Great Salkeld is a small, traditionally agricultural village set in the gentle landscape of Westmorland and Furness in north‑west England, a few miles south of Penrith in the Eden Valley. The area is characterised by limestone and sandstone farmsteads, quiet lanes and patchwork fields, making it popular with walkers and those seeking a rural base for exploring the Lake District fringe and nearby Roman remains.
Locally the village has a strong sense of history and community: an ancient parish church with notable medieval features, a scattering of historic houses and farm buildings, and seasonal village events that reflect its agricultural roots. Tourism is modest but steady, with visitors drawn to the tranquillity, heritage and easy access to countryside attractions such as the Eden Valley and surrounding walking routes.
Postcode districts covering Great Salkeld
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Langwathby Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Lazonby Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Hunsonby Parish 2.2 miles
- Penrith Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Penrith North Ward 2.8 miles
- Kirkoswald Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Glassonby Parish 3.4 miles
- Ousby Parish 4.2 miles
- Penrith South Ward 4.3 miles
- Melmerby Parish 4.4 miles
- Catterlen Parish 4.6 miles
- Brougham Parish 5.3 miles
Example postcodes in Great Salkeld
CA11 9NB, CA11 9NE, CA11 9LZ, CA11 9LW, CA11 9LH, CA11 9LS, CA11 9NY, CA11 9LU, CA11 9LX … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 45.9 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 53.1 miles
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald Railway Station 2.2 miles
- Langwathby Railway Station 2.4 miles
Hotels near Great Salkeld Ad
- The Lounge Hotel and Bar 4.2 miles
- The George Hotel 3 4.2 miles
- The Kings Arms 4 6.9 miles
- North Lakes Hotel and Spa 4 4.8 miles
- The Castlegate Arms 2 4.3 miles
Local points of interest
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 4.5 miles
- Brocavum Archaeological site 4.6 miles
- Lowther Castle Estate 8.3 miles
- Inglewood Forest Forest 9.5 miles
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 13.4 miles
- Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.8 miles
- Brunton Park Stadium 14.8 miles
- Blencathra Centre Country house 16.4 miles