Kirkoswald
Parish in Westmorland and Furness, England
| Coordinates: | 54.785, -2.634 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 59 43 |
| Dialling code: | 01768 (Penrith) |
Kirkoswald is a small rural parish in Westmorland and Furness, north‑west England, set on the edge of the Eden Valley beneath the lower slopes of the Pennines. The area is characterised by stone-built houses, winding country lanes, dry-stone walls and pastureland, with Penrith and the Lake District within easy reach, making it popular with walkers and those seeking a quieter pace of life.
Historically the community grew from agriculture and small-scale rural trades, and the village retains a medieval parish church and a number of traditional farmsteads that reflect its long rural heritage. Farming remains important to the local economy, supplemented by tourism and commuting to nearby towns, while village clubs, church events and seasonal fairs keep social life active and rooted in local tradition.
Postcode districts covering Kirkoswald
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Kirkoswald Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Glassonby Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Ainstable Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Lazonby Built-up area 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Melmerby Parish 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Alston and Fellside Ward 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Hunsonby Parish 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Cumrew Parish 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Ousby Parish 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Great Salkeld Parish 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Cumwhitton Parish 6 miles9.7 km
- Langwathby Built-up area 6.2 miles10 km
Example postcodes in Kirkoswald
CA10 1EN, CA10 1DY, CA10 1EQ, CA10 1EA, CA9 3BW, CA10 1JT, CA10 1JU, CA10 1JS, CA10 1EP … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 41.3 miles66.5 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 51.8 miles83.4 km
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald Railway Station 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Armathwaite Railway Station 5.7 miles9.2 km
Hotels near Kirkoswald Ad
- The Lounge Hotel and Bar 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Alston House Hotel 7.9 miles12.7 km
- The George Hotel 3 9.6 miles15.4 km
- The Castlegate Arms 2 9.7 miles15.7 km
Schools in Kirkoswald
- Kirkoswald C of E School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Brocavum Archaeological site 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Inglewood Forest Forest 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 13 miles20.9 km
- Lowther Castle Estate 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Brunton Park Stadium 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Vindolanda Archaeological site 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Chesterholm (Vindolanda museum) Museum 18 miles29 km
- Fanum Cocidi Archaeological site 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Housesteads Roman Fort Archaeological site 19.9 miles31.9 km