Glenridding Cumbria Map

About Glenridding

Glenridding embraces the northern shores of Ullswater, a village cradled by the dramatic fells of the Lake District National Park. It lies 12.5 km north of Ambleside (from Ambleside: bearing 3°T, OS grid NY 384 170), and is situated north of Patterdale village. The air here often carries the clean, sharp scent of damp earth and pine, a testament to the surrounding ancient woodlands and the constant embrace of the mountains. Once a hub for lead mining, the legacy of this industry can still be glimpsed in the scattered remnants of old workings high on the fellsides, their stones now softened by moss and the passage of seasons. The waters of Ullswater, a vast mirror reflecting the ever-changing sky, draw visitors for sailing and quiet contemplation, their surface often rippled by the breath of the wind that sweeps down from the peaks. The village itself, with its stone cottages and the gentle murmur of the Glenridding Beck, feels like a place where time has learned to walk at a slower, more deliberate pace, attuned to the rhythm of the natural world.

About This Glenridding Map Page

Explore Glenridding, 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: 54.545075, -2.952662. 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.