Towns & cities · North East England
Colby
Colby — village and civil parish in Cumbria, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Appleby · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Colby is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 120 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Cumbria, UK". Coordinates: 54.5780°, -2.5190°.
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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
Colby is a village and civil parish in the Westmorland and Furness district of the English county of Cumbria. It is near the village of Bolton to the north and the town of Appleby-in-Westmorland to the east. At the 2001 census the parish had a population of 120, increasing to 129 at the 2011 Census.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5780, -2.5190
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Colby
- Postcode
- CA16 6BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Population
- 120
- Nearest railway station
- Appleby — 2.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1107648 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Colby, Cumbria (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Pipe Bridge over Hoff Beck - geograph.org.uk - 1102345.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Barn, byre and mill to south of Nether Hoff Farmhouse
Watermills · 0.5 km
Hoff Beck
National parks · 0.8 km
Thistley Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
North Westmorland Rural District
Other places · 1.2 km
St Nicholas's Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Crackenthorpe
Towns & cities · 1.7 km
St Lawrence's Church, Appleby
Historic churches · 1.8 km
Old Brewery
Breweries · 1.8 km
War Memorial in St Lawrence's Churchyard, Appleby
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Low Cross
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Public Hall
Theatres · 1.8 km
The Red House
Historic houses · 1.8 km
Colby is a small village in North East England with a population of 120. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 120
- Constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Colby
5 attractions within 12 km.
📷 4📷 3Watermills · North East England
Barn, byre and mill to south of Nether Hoff Farmhouse
Barn, byre and mill to south of Nether Hoff Farmhouse — Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · North East England
Thistley Hill
Thistley Hill — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 155 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North East England
Fouson's Rigg
Fouson's Rigg — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 210 m.
Nearby
📷 3Watermills · North East England
Barn, byre and mill to south of Nether Hoff Farmhouse
Barn, byre and mill to south of Nether Hoff Farmhouse — Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
📷 4📷 5Mountains & hills · North East England
Thistley Hill
Thistley Hill — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 155 m.
📷 3Other places · North East England
North Westmorland Rural District
North Westmorland Rural District in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North East England
St Nicholas's Hill
St Nicholas's Hill — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 162 m.
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Crackenthorpe
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Where to eat & stay near Colby
Places to stay
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Bongate House
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📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Park House Caravan Park
Park House Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north east.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Wild Rose Caravan Site
Wild Rose Caravan Site — a caravan park in england north east.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Grandie Caravan Park
Grandie Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
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📷 6B&Bs · North East England
Brow Farm
Brow Farm — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
1, Scattergate
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📷 7Cafés · North West England
The White Hare Cafe
The White Hare Cafe — a café in england north west.
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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.
📷 6Historic pubs · North West England
Gloucester Arms
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📷 7Cafés · North West England
Narrowbar Cafe
Narrowbar Cafe — a café in scotland lowlands.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colby?
- Colby is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA16 6BD), in the parish of Colby.
- What is Colby?
- Colby — village and civil parish in Cumbria, UK.
- How do I get to Colby?
- The nearest railway station is Appleby, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA16 6BD.
- Is Colby a protected site?
- Yes — Colby is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Colby free to visit?
- Yes, Colby is free to enter.
- How do I get to Colby?
- The nearest railway station is Appleby, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA16 6BD.