Broughton Mills Cumbria Map

About Broughton Mills

Broughton Mills, a place where the murmur of water once dictated the pulse of life, now rests in a quiet corner of Cumbria. It lies 3.3 km north-north-east of Broughton in Furness (from Broughton in Furness: bearing 16°T, OS grid SD 222 906). The lingering scent of damp earth and ancient stone whispers of its industrial past, a time when the relentless flow of the River Duddon powered the very heart of the settlement. Today, the water continues its journey, reflecting the ever-changing sky with a serene indifference to the labours it once served. The surrounding fells, their slopes a patchwork of heather and rough grass, stand as silent witnesses to the passage of seasons and the quiet endurance of Broughton Mills. Here, the air itself seems to hold a certain clarity, a quality that sharpens the edges of the distant peaks and lends a profound stillness to the afternoon light.

About This Broughton Mills Map Page

Explore Broughton Mills, 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: 54.305476, -3.196171. 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.