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 miles3.3 km
- Lazonby Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Hunsonby Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Penrith Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Penrith North Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Kirkoswald Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Glassonby Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Ousby Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Penrith South Ward 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Melmerby Parish 4.4 miles7 km
- Catterlen Parish 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Brougham Parish 5.3 miles8.5 km
Example postcodes in Great Salkeld
CA11 9LY, CA11 9LX, CA11 9LZ, CA11 8RZ, CA11 8SA, CA11 9LN, CA11 9LS, CA11 9ND, CA11 9LP … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 45.9 miles73.9 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 53.1 miles85.4 km
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald Railway Station 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Langwathby Railway Station 2.4 miles3.8 km
Hotels near Great Salkeld Ad
- The Lounge Hotel and Bar 4.2 miles6.8 km
- The George Hotel 3 4.2 miles6.7 km
- The Kings Arms 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- North Lakes Hotel and Spa 4 4.8 miles7.8 km
- The Castlegate Arms 2 4.3 miles7 km
Local points of interest
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Brocavum Archaeological site 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Lowther Castle Estate 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Inglewood Forest Forest 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.8 miles22.1 km
- Brunton Park Stadium 14.8 miles23.7 km
- Blencathra Centre Country house 16.4 miles26.4 km