Kirkoswald
Built-up area in Westmorland and Furness, England
| Coordinates: | 54.765, -2.694 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 55 41 |
| Dialling code: | 01768 (Penrith) |
Kirkoswald is a small, stone-built village in the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness, England, tucked into the rolling farmland of the Eden Valley on the eastern fringe of the Lake District and with views towards the North Pennines. It sits in a verdant agricultural landscape shaped by the course of the River Eden, making it popular with walkers and visitors who want quieter access to the national park and neighbouring market towns such as Penrith.
Historically the village centres on a medieval parish church, St Oswald, and a cluster of traditional cottages and farmsteads; much of the local economy remains agricultural, complemented by small-scale tourism, holiday lets and some commuter households. The community is typically rural and close-knit, with local events and village facilities reflecting a long history and a continuing countryside way of life.
Postcode districts covering Kirkoswald
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Lazonby Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Glassonby Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Ainstable Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Great Salkeld Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Hunsonby Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Melmerby Parish 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Langwathby Built-up area 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Ousby Parish 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Cumrew Parish 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Penrith Built-up area 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Hesket Parish 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Alston and Fellside Ward 5.8 miles9.3 km
Example postcodes in Kirkoswald
CA10 1EL, CA10 1EA, CA10 1DQ, CA10 1EF, CA10 1EB, CA10 1DL, CA10 1EG, CA10 1DG, CA10 1EQ … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 44 miles70.8 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 53.6 miles86.2 km
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Armathwaite Railway Station 4.3 miles7 km
Hotels near Kirkoswald Ad
- The Lounge Hotel and Bar 7.4 miles12 km
- The George Hotel 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Kings Arms 4 9.5 miles15.3 km
- North Lakes Hotel and Spa 4 8 miles12.9 km
- Crown Hotel Wetheral 4 9.9 miles15.9 km
- The Castlegate Arms 2 7.5 miles12.1 km
Schools in Kirkoswald
- Kirkoswald C of E School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Brocavum Archaeological site 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Inglewood Forest Forest 9 miles14.4 km
- Lowther Castle Estate 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Brunton Park Stadium 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Blencathra Centre Country house 18.4 miles29.6 km