Grasmere Cumbria Map

About Grasmere

Grasmere's beauty unfolds in a tranquil embrace of the Cumbrian landscape. It lies 5.0 km north-west of Ambleside (from Ambleside: bearing 306°T, OS grid NY 336 075), and is situated north-east of Chapel Stile village. The village green, a gentle expanse of well-trodden grass, often catches the soft, diffused light that filters through the surrounding fells, lending it a subtle, almost golden hue. Here, the air carries the faint scent of damp earth and wild thyme, a constant reminder of the wilder country that presses in on all sides. The River Rothay, a ribbon of clear water, meanders through the heart of Grasmere, its quiet murmur a constant companion to the lives lived here. Though now primarily a destination for those seeking solace and the stark, honest beauty of the Lake District National Park, Grasmere’s history is touched by the poetic spirit of William Wordsworth, whose presence lent a certain thoughtful grace to this enduring settlement.

About This Grasmere Map Page

Explore Grasmere, 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: 54.459229, -3.025083. 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.