Ousby
Parish in Westmorland and Furness, England
| Coordinates: | 54.713, -2.601 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 61 35 |
| Dialling code: | 01768 (Penrith) |
Ousby is a quiet, rural parish in Westmorland and Furness, sitting a few miles north of Penrith on the eastern fringe of the Lake District and close to the North Pennines AONB. The landscape is a patchwork of pastoral fields, drystone walls and scattered stone farmsteads with higher fells visible on the horizon, so it’s popular with walkers and those looking for low-key countryside retreats.
Traditionally the local economy has centred on sheep and mixed farming, and the village scene still reflects that agricultural heritage in its cottages, barns and parish church; in recent years small-scale tourism, artisan food producers and commuting to nearby towns have supplemented income. Community life is typically close-knit, centred on village events and the hall, giving Ousby a strong sense of local identity while remaining accessible to larger services around Penrith.
Postcode districts covering Ousby
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Melmerby Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Hunsonby Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Glassonby Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Langwathby Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Alston and Fellside Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Culgaith Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Great Salkeld Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Milburn Parish 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Lazonby Built-up area 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Kirkoswald Built-up area 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Temple Sowerby Built-up area 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Cliburn Built-up area 5.4 miles8.7 km
Example postcodes in Ousby
CA10 1PZ, CA10 1QA, CA10 1HA, CA10 1AP, CA10 1PT, CA10 1BP, CA10 1FA, CA10 1QB
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 42.5 miles68.5 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 48.9 miles78.8 km
- Langwathby Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald Railway Station 4.8 miles7.7 km
Hotels near Ousby Ad
- The Kings Arms 4 5.2 miles8.3 km
- The Lounge Hotel and Bar 6.9 miles11.1 km
- The George Hotel 3 6.9 miles11.1 km
- North Lakes Hotel and Spa 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Alston House Hotel 9.3 miles15 km
- The Castlegate Arms 2 7.1 miles11.4 km
Local points of interest
- Brocavum Archaeological site 6.2 miles10 km
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 6.2 miles10 km
- Lowther Castle Estate 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Inglewood Forest Forest 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Lune Forest Forest 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Brunton Park Stadium 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Old Park Country house 19.4 miles31.1 km