Skelsmergh and Scalthwaiterigg
Parish in Westmorland and Furness, England
| Coordinates: | 54.353, -2.724 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 53 95 |
| Dialling code: | 01539 (Kendal) |
Skelsmergh and Scalthwaiterigg is a small, largely rural civil parish just to the east of Kendal on the eastern fringe of the Lake District. It comprises scattered farms and hamlets set among rolling pasture, drystone walls and quiet lanes, with open views towards the fells that give a strong sense of the old Westmorland countryside.
Economically it remains centred on mixed hill and lowland farming, with a number of residents commuting into Kendal and beyond; socially the area is close‑knit, with traditional stone farmhouses, a handful of historic buildings and local community activities rather than urban amenities. Historically part of Westmorland, it now sits within the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness while retaining a distinctly rural identity.
Postcode districts covering Skelsmergh and Scalthwaiterigg
Most populated places nearby
- Morecambe 20.4 miles32.9 km
- Lancaster 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Kendal 2 miles3.2 km
- Heysham 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Penrith 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Ulverston 18.3 miles29.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Kendal Nether Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Burneside Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Kendal Strickland and Fell Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Strickland Roger Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Kendal Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Docker Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Strickland Ketel Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Kendal Highgate Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Kendal Castle Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Whinfell Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- New Hutton Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Selside and Fawcett Forest Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Skelsmergh and Scalthwaiterigg
LA8 9DJ, LA8 9DR, LA9 6NU, LA8 9AT, LA8 9AP, LA9 6PL, LA8 9AS, LA9 6NX, LA8 9DW … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 53.1 miles85.5 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 54.7 miles88 km
- Kendal Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Burneside Railway Station 1.7 miles2.7 km
Hotels in Skelsmergh and Scalthwaiterigg Ad
Local points of interest
- Watercrook Archaeological site 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Wray Castle Estate 9.3 miles15 km
- Terry Bank Estate 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Underley Hall Estate 12 miles19.4 km
- Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 14 miles22.5 km
- Holker Hall Estate 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Thornton Hall Estate 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Dent Head Hill 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Twistleton Manor Estate 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Lowther Castle Estate 17 miles27.4 km