Towns & cities · North East England
Bolton
Bolton — village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Appleby · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Bolton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 416 people. Address: CA16. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.6040°, -2.5610°.
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Official information
Bolton Pinfold Cone is a historical site located near Appleby, featuring traditional pinfolds that can be viewed from the road. Visitors can see these structures, which are generally accessible to those with visual impairments and wheelchair users.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Bolton is a village and civil parish in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, about 4 miles (6 km) north west of Appleby-in-Westmorland, and on the River Eden. According to the census of 2001, it had a population of 416, increasing to 435 at the census of 2011. The parish touches Brougham, Colby, Cliburn, Crackenthorpe, King's Meaburn, Kirkby Thore, Morland and Temple Sowerby.
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Background
History
The name "Bolton" means 'Collection of buildings'. Bolton was a chapelry in Morland parish until 1866, when it became a separate civil parish.
Description
There are 14 listed buildings in Bolton. Bolton has a pub called the New Crown Inn (formerly the Eden Vale Inn), two schools, a primary school called Bolton Primary School, a church called All Saints Church, and a priory school called Eden Grove School, which is now closed. Crossrigg Hall is a Grade II* listed country house, designed by Anthony Salvin in 1864. Bewley Castle was a medieval residence of the bishops of Carlisle. There is a story told, that a castle servant named Marget Dawe once murdered a highwayman named Belted Will Scott, after he gained entrance to the castle dressed as a woman.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.6040, -2.5610
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Bolton
- Postcode
- CA16
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Population
- 416
- Nearest railway station
- Appleby — 5.5 km
- Official site
- www.sheepfoldscumbria.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q891635 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bolton, Cumbria (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: All Saints Church Bolton - geograph.org.uk - 984145.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
All Saints Church
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Eden Grove School
Other places · 0.2 km
Bolton Pinfold Cone
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
Bolton Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Kirkby Thore railway station
Natural landmarks · 1.7 km
Threat Rigg
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Bewley Castle
Castles · 2.4 km
Bewley Castle
Literary houses · 2.4 km
Kirkby Thore
Towns & cities · 2.4 km
War Memorial Hall
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
Cross End
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
Crackenthorpe
Towns & cities · 2.6 km
Bolton is a town located in the Scottish Lowlands with a population of 416. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 416
- Constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Bolton
4 attractions within 12 km.
📷 3Other places · North East England
Eden Grove School
Eden Grove School in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · North East England
All Saints Church
All Saints Church — church in Bolton, Cumbria, England, UK.
📷 4Historic bridges · North East England
Bolton Bridge
Bolton Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · North East England
Bolton Pinfold Cone
Bolton Pinfold Cone — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · North East England
All Saints Church
All Saints Church — church in Bolton, Cumbria, England, UK.
📷 3Other places · North East England
Eden Grove School
Eden Grove School in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · North East England
Bolton Pinfold Cone
Bolton Pinfold Cone — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · North East England
Bolton Bridge
Bolton Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North East England
Kirkby Thore railway station
Kirkby Thore railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North East England
Threat Rigg
Threat Rigg — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 176 m.
Where to eat & stay near Bolton
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Low Moor Caravan and Campsite
Low Moor Caravan and Campsite — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Highgate Holiday Park
Highgate Holiday Park — a caravan park in england north east.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Newby End Farm Caravan Site
Newby End Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england north east.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Greengill Campsite
Greengill Campsite — a campsite in england north east.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
Kings Arms Hotel
Kings Arms Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
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📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Two Lions public house and integral stables
Two Lions public house and integral stables in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Gloucester Arms
Gloucester Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Cafés · North West England
Narrowbar Cafe
Narrowbar Cafe — a café in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Horse And Farrier Inn And Stables
Horse And Farrier Inn And Stables in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bolton?
- Bolton is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA16), in the parish of Bolton.
- What is Bolton?
- Bolton — village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, UK.
- How do I get to Bolton?
- The nearest railway station is Appleby, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA16.
- Is Bolton a protected site?
- Yes — Bolton is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bolton free to visit?
- Yes, Bolton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bolton?
- The nearest railway station is Appleby, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA16.