| Coordinates: | 54.449, -2.577 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NY 62 06 |
| Population: | 235 |
| Dialling code: | 01931 (Shap) |
Orton sits in rural Westmorland and Furness in England, tucked among the low limestone uplands known as the Orton Fells on the edge of the Lake District fringe. The landscape is a patchwork of drystone walls, hay meadows and grazing pasture, with a compact village core of stone houses and a historic church that gives the place a distinctly traditional Cumbrian character.
Life in Orton is still rooted in farming, but tourism and outdoor recreation have become important as walkers and cyclists use the quiet lanes and nearby fells. There’s a strong local community life centred on the village hall and pub, while the surrounding archaeological features and old farmsteads hint at a long rural history that visitors appreciate for its tranquillity and scenery.
Postcode districts covering Orton
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Tebay Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Kirkby Stephen and Tebay Ward 4.9 miles
- Crosby Garrett Parish 5.3 miles
- Asby Parish 5.4 miles
- Crosby Ravensworth Parish 5.4 miles
- Grayrigg Parish 5.8 miles
- Shap Built-up area 6.1 miles
- Ravenstonedale Parish 6.1 miles
- Whinfell Parish 6.1 miles
- Selside and Fawcett Forest Parish 6.5 miles
- Hoff Parish 7 miles
- Lambrigg Parish 7 miles
Example postcodes in Orton
CA10 3SD, CA10 3UD, CA10 3SQ, CA10 3SZ, CA10 3RG, CA10 3RL, CA10 3SB, CA10 3RT, CA10 3QY … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 46.3 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 53.8 miles
- Kirkby Stephen Station 8.4 miles
- Appleby Railway Station 9.8 miles
Hotels in Orton Ad
Schools in Orton
- Orton C of E School Primary
Local points of interest
- Watercrook Archaeological site 11.9 miles
- Lowther Castle Estate 12.1 miles
- Terry Bank Estate 15 miles
- Brocavum Archaeological site 15.1 miles
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 15.2 miles
- Wray Castle Estate 15.7 miles
- Lune Forest Forest 16.1 miles
- Dent Head Hill 16.5 miles
- Underley Hall Estate 17.2 miles
- Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 18.2 miles