Towns & cities · North West England
Orton
Also known as: Orton, Eden
Orton — village and civil parish in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Orton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 575 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, UK". Coordinates: 54.4684°, -2.5837°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Crosby Ravensworth Fell SSSI
- 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
Orton is a village and civil parish in the Westmorland and Furness district, in the ceremonial county of Cumbria, England. It lies 15 miles (24 km) south of Penrith, 8 miles (13 km) from Appleby-in-Westmorland and 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the M6 motorway. The village is in the upper Lune Valley, at the foot of Orton Scar in the Orton Fells. The Lake District is nearby. The parish includes a wide area outside the village, and had a population of 594 in 2001, decreasing to 588 at the 2011 Census. Until 1974 it was in Westmorland, from 1974 to 2023 it was in Eden district.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4684, -2.5837
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Orton
- Postcode
- CA10 3RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Population
- 575
Sources
- wikidata: Q570343 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Orton, Westmorland and Furness (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Lane to All Saints, Orton - geograph.org.uk - 1995774.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
All Saints Church, Orton
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Petty Hall
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Orton Scar
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Howe Robin
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Gamelands stone circle
Stone circles · 1.7 km
Friar Biggins monastic grange
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
Friar Biggins monastic grange
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
Beacon Monument
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
Beacon Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Bousfield Howe
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Gaisgill packhorse bridge
Historic bridges · 2.3 km
Fawcett Mill, house with adjoining byre
Watermills · 2.3 km
Orton is a village in North West England with a population of 575. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 575
- Constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
Things to see in Orton
55 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Orton →
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
All Saints Church, Orton
All Saints Church, Orton is a historic church in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Castle Folds Romano-British defended stone hut circle settlement and medieval shieling
Castle Folds Romano-British defended stone hut circle settlement and medieval shieling — Romano-British walled settlement in Asby, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · North West England
Great Asby Scar National Nature Reserve
Great Asby Scar National Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Hollin Stump round cairn
Hollin Stump round cairn — archaeological site in Asby, Eden, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
King Charles II Monument
King Charles II Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Queen Victoria Statue
Queen Victoria Statue is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Follies · North West England
Robin Hood’s Grave
Robin Hood’s Grave is a folly in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Wasdale Old Bridge
Wasdale Old Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
★ Iconic📷 4Long-distance walking trails · North West England
Coast to Coast Walk
Wainwright's 192-mile route from the Lake District to North York Moors coast.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Romano-British enclosed hut circle settlement
Romano-British enclosed hut circle settlement — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · North West England
Castle Folds
Castle Folds — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · North West England
Wicker Street Cairn
Wicker Street Cairn — a burial mound in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Stone circles · North West England
White Hag Stone Circle
White Hag Stone Circle — a stone circle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Friar Biggins monastic grange
Friar Biggins monastic grange — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Gaisgill packhorse bridge
Gaisgill packhorse bridge — a Grade II-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Smardale Bridge
Smardale Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Watermills · North West England
Fawcett Mill, house with adjoining byre
Fawcett Mill, house with adjoining byre — Grade II listed building-listed watermill in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · North West England
Raisbeck Pinfold
Raisbeck Pinfold — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Beacon Monument
Beacon Monument — a memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Coalpit Hill
Coalpit Hill — a hill or mountain in england north west.
📷 5Archaeological sites · North West England
Romano-British enclosed hut circle settlement
Romano-British enclosed hut circle settlement — archaeological in england north west.
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
All Saints Church, Orton
All Saints Church, Orton is a historic church in the United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Orton Scar
Orton Scar — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 368.8 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Howe Robin
Howe Robin — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 370 m.
📷 4Stone circles · North East England
Gamelands stone circle
Gamelands stone circle in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Friar Biggins monastic grange
Friar Biggins monastic grange — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Orton
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Tebay Caravan Park
Tebay Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Midtown Farm Camping & Caravan Site
Midtown Farm Camping & Caravan Site — a caravan park in england north east.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Chapel Farm Caravan Park
Chapel Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
New Ing Lodge Camping
New Ing Lodge Camping — a campsite in england north east.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
1, Scattergate
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📷 5Cafés · North West England
The Cross Keys Temperance Inn
The Cross Keys Temperance Inn — a café in england north west.
📷 7Cafés · North West England
The White Hare Cafe
The White Hare Cafe — a café in england north west.
📷 5Cafés · North West England
Gun Dog Coffee Shop
Gun Dog Coffee Shop — a café in england north west.
📷 4Restaurants · North West England
Holbeck Ghyll
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📷 5Restaurants · North West England
Holbeck Ghyll Restaurant
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Orton?
- Orton is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 3RQ), in the parish of Orton.
- What is Orton?
- Orton — village and civil parish in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, UK.
- How do I get to Orton?
- Drivers can use postcode CA10 3RQ.
- Is Orton a protected site?
- Yes — Orton is part of the Crosby Ravensworth Fell SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Orton free to visit?
- Yes, Orton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Orton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 3RQ. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.