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Broughton Cross Cumbria Map

Traditional county: Cumbria · Unitary authority: Cumberland · Region: North West

Explore Broughton Cross, Cumbria with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Broughton Cross 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 Broughton Cross, Cumbria

How to Use This Broughton Cross, Cumbria Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Broughton Cross, 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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PlaceBroughton Cross
Traditional CountyCumbria
Unitary AuthorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
CountryEngland, United Kingdom
Latitude54.659210
Longitude-3.433669
Place TypeVillage

About Broughton Cross

Broughton Cross emerges from the Cumbrian landscape as a steady collection of homes defined by the quiet intersection of rural thoroughfares. It lies 2.8 miles west of Cockermouth (from Cockermouth: bearing 264°T, OS grid NY 076 302), and is situated west of Brigham village. The light here often catches the limestone walls of the local architecture, casting long, sharp shadows that trace the history of the surrounding fields. To the northeast, the waters of Boat Hole reflect the shifting clouds, offering a tranquil mirror to the sky that Broughton Cross watches over with patient resolve. The land rises gently toward the summit of Chapels Hill, where the elevation provides a vantage point over the verdant pastures that have long sustained the local economy. Farmers here have worked the earth for generations, their daily labours echoing the industry of the region without the clamour of larger hubs. Throughout the year, the air remains crisp, carrying the faint, clean scent of damp grass and distant stone. This geography fosters a sense of isolation that feels deliberate and grounding, allowing Broughton Cross to exist in a private harmony with the elements.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Boat Hole (Lake / Reservoir) — 0.6 mi, 021° NNE
  • Caldron Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 0.7 mi, 041° NE
  • Chapels Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 0.7 mi, 206° SSW
  • Caldron Dub (Lake / Reservoir) — 0.7 mi, 041° NE
  • Broughton Beck (River) — 1.4 mi, 045° NE
  • Stoddart Hole (River) — 1.5 mi, 069° ENE
  • John Dalton's Birthplace (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 138° SE
  • Little Clifton Open Heap Coke Producing Bases And Associated Slag Heap, 220M North Of Oldfield Bridge (Scheduled Monument) — 1.8 mi, 213° SSW
  • Lakeland Shepherd Monument (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 079° E
  • Copeland Gill (Valley) — 2.1 mi, 283° WNW
  • Romano-British Farmstead In Fitz Woods (Scheduled Monument) — 2.1 mi, 086° E
  • Roman Forts At Papcastle And Part Of The Vicus (Scheduled Monument) — 2.2 mi, 069° ENE · 3 ha
  • Fletcher Christian Birthplace (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 116° ESE
  • Amy's Hole (Lake / Reservoir) — 2.4 mi, 208° SSW
  • Wordworth House (Attraction) — 2.6 mi, 083° E
  • Mayo (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 084° E
  • Harris Park (Park) — 2.8 mi, 091° E
  • JB Banks Ironmongers (Museum) — 2.9 mi, 083° E
  • Cockermouth Castle (Castle) — 2.9 mi, 082° E
  • The Kirkgate Centre (Theatre) — 3.0 mi, 084° E
  • Dinosaur Lamppost (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 086° E
  • Flimby Great Wood (Forest / Woodland) — 3.2 mi, 311° NW
  • Workington Hall (Historic Park or Garden) — 4.0 mi, 249° WSW · 108 ha
  • Old Reservoir (Historic Ruins) — 4.2 mi, 262° W
  • Sandybeck Meadow Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 4.3 mi, 119° ESE
  • Helena Thompson Museum (Museum) — 4.3 mi, 254° WSW
  • Lonsdale Park (Park) — 4.5 mi, 260° W
  • Stanger Spa (Historic Ruins) — 4.5 mi, 114° ESE
  • Siddick Pond Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 4.6 mi, 269° W · 22 ha
  • Risehow Scar (Wetland) — 4.7 mi, 316° NW

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About This Broughton Cross Map Page

Explore Broughton Cross, 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: 54.659210, -3.433669. 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.