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Bowscar Cumbria Map

Traditional county: Cumbria · Unitary authority: Westmorland and Furness · Region: North West

Explore Bowscar, Cumbria with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Bowscar map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

Interactive Map of Bowscar, Cumbria

How to Use This Bowscar, Cumbria Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bowscar, Cumbria, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.

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PlaceBowscar
Traditional CountyCumbria
Unitary AuthorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
CountryEngland, United Kingdom
Latitude54.701052
Longitude-2.758434
Place TypeHamlet

About Bowscar

Bowscar catches the low, pale Cumbrian light upon its stone-built walls, reflecting a stillness that seems to linger long after the morning mist has retreated from the surrounding fields. It lies 2.4 miles north of Penrith (from Penrith: bearing 356°T, OS grid NY 512 342), and is situated east-north-east of Catterlen village. The land rises with a quiet, deliberate grace toward the gentle crest of Whelpdale Hill, which overlooks the rooftops like a silent, grassy sentinel. To the north, the elevation of Plumpton Head marks the horizon, framing a landscape where the primary industry remains the rhythmic, seasonal pulse of agriculture. Ancient traces of human occupation persist in the soil here, most notably where the Roman Camp North West Of Balmer's Farm occupies its quiet, tactical position on the elevated ground. The air in Bowscar carries a crisp, unadorned clarity, sharpened by the proximity of high, open fells that stretch toward the distant northern peaks. Residents observe the passing of the seasons through the shifting hues of the hedgerows and the steady, unsentimental cycle of the harvest. Here, the weight of history is not a heavy cloak but a subtle texture, felt in the solid geometry of the local architecture and the persistent, windswept character of the Cumbrian plains.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Whelpdale Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 0.4 mi, 122° ESE
  • Plumpton Head (Hill / Mountain) — 0.7 mi, 005° N
  • Holme Head Standing Stone 260M North West Of Kitchenhill Bridge (Scheduled Monument) — 0.9 mi, 272° W
  • Roman Camp North West Of Balmer'S Farm (Scheduled Monument) — 1.0 mi, 310° NW · 14 ha
  • Andy Goldsworthy Arch Fold (Public Artwork) — 1.3 mi, 208° SSW
  • Wan Fell Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 1.4 mi, 036° NE · 305 ha
  • Roman Fortlet At Salkeld Gate (Scheduled Monument) — 1.4 mi, 331° NNW
  • Henley Sike (River) — 1.8 mi, 287° WNW
  • Beacon Plantation (Forest / Woodland) — 1.9 mi, 153° SSE
  • Penrith Beacon (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 162° SSE
  • Penrith & Eden Musuem (Museum) — 2.4 mi, 176° S
  • Smither Gill (River) — 2.5 mi, 088° E
  • Alhambra (Cinema) — 2.5 mi, 176° S
  • Penrith Players (Theatre) — 2.6 mi, 178° S
  • Musgrave Monument (Clock Tower) (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 175° S
  • Penrith Castle (Historic Ruins) — 2.7 mi, 179° S
  • Castle Park (Park) — 2.8 mi, 177° S
  • Cowraik Quarry Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 2.8 mi, 136° SE · 5 ha
  • The Plague Stone (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 171° S
  • Hutton-In-The-Forest (Historic Park or Garden) — 3.1 mi, 289° WNW · 171 ha
  • Wetheriggs Country Park (Park) — 3.3 mi, 175° S
  • Whins Pond (Lake / Reservoir) — 3.4 mi, 128° SE
  • Brougham Castle (Castle) — 3.6 mi, 154° SSE
  • Lazonby Fell Plantation (Forest / Woodland) — 3.7 mi, 000° N
  • Long Meg Mine (Viewpoint) — 3.8 mi, 055° NE
  • Rheged (Attraction) — 3.8 mi, 193° SSW
  • Brougham Hall (Historic House / Palace) — 3.8 mi, 164° SSE
  • Lord Chancellor's Den (Historic Ruins) — 3.8 mi, 165° SSE
  • Upfront Gallery Puppet Theatre (Theatre) — 3.8 mi, 285° WNW
  • Lacy's Caves (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 052° NE

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About This Bowscar Map Page

Explore Bowscar, Cumbria, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 54.701052, -2.758434. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.

Page builtAugust 2026
Location dataOS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0.
County dataTraditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography.
CoordinatesWGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data.