| Coordinates: | 54.679, -2.969 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 37 32 |
Mungrisdale sits in the northern part of the Lake District within the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness in England. The area is made up of scattered hamlets and farmland along the valley of the River Glenderamackin, overlooked by the northern fells such as Blencathra, so it appeals to walkers seeking quieter routes away from the busier lakes.
Traditionally agricultural, the local economy still leans on sheep farming and smallholdings, now supplemented by holiday cottages, B&Bs and outdoor‑visitor services. There’s a strong sense of rural community here - sturdy stone houses, dry‑stone walls and small chapels reflect centuries of Lakeland life, and the parish’s tranquillity is a draw for people after a low‑key Lake District experience.
Postcode districts covering Mungrisdale
Most populated places nearby
- Carlisle 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Workington 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Penrith 9.1 miles14.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Hutton Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Greystoke Built-up area 4 miles6.4 km
- Skelton Built-up area 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Greystoke and Ullswater Ward 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Castle Sowerby Parish 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Threlkeld Built-up area 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Newbiggin Built-up area 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Matterdale Parish 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Caldbeck Built-up area 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Catterlen Parish 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Hesket and Lazonby Ward 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Dacre Parish 6.7 miles10.8 km
Example postcodes in Mungrisdale
CA11 0SQ, CA11 0XG, CA11 0XD, CA11 0SX, CA11 0TA, CA11 0XF, CA11 0XQ, CA11 0XS, CA11 0XE … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 56.5 miles90.9 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 62.7 miles101 km
- Penrith Railway Station 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Dalston Railway Station 11.5 miles18.6 km
Hotels near Mungrisdale Ad
- Lyzzick Hall Hotel 4 8.7 miles14 km
- Overwater Hall 3 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Highfield 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Ravenstone Manor 4 8.8 miles14.2 km
- The Edwardene 4 8.6 miles13.8 km
- The Lounge Hotel and Bar 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Inn on the Square 4 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Skiddaw Hotel 4 8.7 miles14 km
- Keswick Country House Hotel 3 8.3 miles13.4 km
- The George Hotel 3 8.7 miles14 km
Local points of interest
- Blencathra Centre Country house 6 miles9.7 km
- Inglewood Forest Forest 7.5 miles12 km
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Brocavum Archaeological site 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Lowther Castle Estate 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Brunton Park Stadium 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 17 miles27.3 km
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 17 miles27.4 km