Traditional county: Cumbria · Unitary authority: Westmorland and Furness · Region: North West
Explore Glassonby, Cumbria with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Glassonby 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 | Glassonby |
| Traditional County | Cumbria |
| Unitary Authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 54.742224 |
| Longitude | -2.659558 |
| Place Type | Village |
The agricultural landscape surrounding Glassonby, with its patchwork of fields and hedgerows, speaks of centuries of rural life. It lies 10.4 km north-east of Penrith (from Penrith: bearing 36°T, OS grid NY 576 387), and is situated north-north-east of Little Salkeld village. This Cumbrian settlement benefits from its proximity to the Eden Valley, a region known for its fertile land and gentle topography. While Glassonby itself may not boast grand historical monuments, its character is deeply intertwined with the broader history of Cumbria, a county shaped by Roman roads, Viking settlements, and border conflicts. The local economy has traditionally been driven by farming, with sheep and cattle rearing being prominent. The nearby Pennine Hills offer a dramatic backdrop and opportunities for outdoor pursuits, further defining the character of Glassonby.
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Explore Glassonby, 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: 54.742224, -2.659558. 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. |