Yanwath and Eamont Bridge
Parish in Westmorland and Furness, England
| Coordinates: | 54.641, -2.75 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 51 27 |
| Dialling code: | 01768 (Penrith) |
Yanwath and Eamont Bridge sit on the banks of the River Eamont just a few miles from Penrith, on the eastern fringe of the Lake District within the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness in England. The area is a mix of farmland, historic buildings and transport‑routes - an ancient stone bridge gives the settlement its name and there are famous prehistoric monuments nearby such as Mayburgh Henge - while the river valley can be prone to occasional flooding after heavy rain.
Historically the locality is notable for medieval and earlier activity, with fortified houses like Yanwath Hall and records of royal assemblies in the early medieval period. Today the local economy remains rooted in agriculture but benefits from tourism and commuters visiting or working in Penrith and the Lake District, so it feels like a compact rural community with a surprisingly rich heritage.
Postcode districts covering Yanwath and Eamont Bridge
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Sockbridge and Tirril Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Sockbridge Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Clifton Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Penrith South Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Stainton Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Dacre Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Lowther Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Brougham Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Askham Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Penrith North Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Penrith Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Barton and Pooley Bridge Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Yanwath and Eamont Bridge
CA10 2EW, CA10 2FB, CA10 2JB, CA10 2LB, CA10 2BS, CA10 2AY, CA10 2FD, CA10 2FJ, CA10 2BP … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 50.3 miles80.9 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 53.7 miles86.4 km
- Penrith Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Langwathby Railway Station 5.1 miles8.2 km
Hotels near Yanwath and Eamont Bridge Ad
- The Lounge Hotel and Bar 1.6 miles2.5 km
- The George Hotel 3 1.6 miles2.6 km
- North Lakes Hotel and Spa 4 1.1 miles1.8 km
- The Kings Arms 4 5.9 miles9.4 km
- The Castlegate Arms 2 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Macdonald Leeming House 4 6 miles9.7 km
- The Kings Arms 8.4 miles13.5 km
Schools in Yanwath and Eamont Bridge
- Yanwath Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Brocavum Archaeological site 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Lowther Castle Estate 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Inglewood Forest Forest 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Blencathra Centre Country house 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Brunton Park Stadium 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Wray Castle Estate 19.5 miles31.4 km