Traditional county: Cumbria · Unitary authority: Westmorland and Furness · Region: North West
Explore Colby, Cumbria with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Colby 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.
| Place | Colby |
| Traditional County | Cumbria |
| Unitary Authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 54.577767 |
| Longitude | -2.518855 |
| Place Type | Village |
The rolling fells and verdant pastures characteristic of Cumbria provide a picturesque backdrop for Colby. It lies 1.8 km west of Appleby-in-Westmorland (from Appleby-in-Westmorland: bearing 270°T, OS grid NY 665 204). Agriculture has historically been a cornerstone of life in Colby, with farms dotting the landscape and shaping its rural character. The proximity to Appleby-in-Westmorland offers residents access to amenities and a wider range of services, while Colby itself retains a peaceful, close-knit atmosphere. The area benefits from its position within a region renowned for its natural beauty, attracting visitors who appreciate the tranquility and outdoor opportunities. Colby's charm lies in its understated rural setting and its connection to the wider Cumbrian heritage.
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Explore Colby, 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: 54.577767, -2.518855. 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 built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |