Clifton Dykes Cumbria Map

About Clifton Dykes

Clifton Dykes, a quiet hamlet in Cumbria, rests where the land gently inclines. It lies 4.3 km south-east of Penrith (from Penrith: bearing 137°T, OS grid NY 543 272), and is situated north-east of Clifton village. The air here, carrying the scent of damp earth and distant sheep, often holds a particular softness, as if filtered by the ancient fells that guard the horizon. Though it boasts no grand edifices, the simple stone cottages, their roofs weathered to a muted grey, speak of a continuity, a patient endurance against the turning seasons. One might imagine, on a still afternoon, the faint echo of footsteps from generations past, walking the very paths that still lead through these fields. The modest charm of Clifton Dykes is not shouted but whispered, a gentle presence in the wider Cumbrian landscape.

About This Clifton Dykes Map Page

Explore Clifton Dykes, 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: 54.638093, -2.709015. 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.