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Great Salkeld Cumbria Map

Traditional county: Cumbria · Unitary authority: Westmorland and Furness · Region: North West

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Place	Great Salkeld
Traditional County	Cumbria
Unitary Authority	Westmorland and Furness
Region	North West
Country	England, United Kingdom

Latitude	54.722746
Longitude	-2.698630
Place Type	Village

About Great Salkeld

Great Salkeld commands a quiet dignity upon the red sandstone ridges that rise above the Eden valley. It lies 4.5 miles north-north-east of Penrith (from Penrith: bearing 30°T, OS grid NY 550 366), and is situated north-north-east of Salkeld Dykes village. The limestone and sandstone architecture of Great Salkeld gathers the low, honeyed light of the northern sun against walls that have weathered centuries of Cumbrian winds. To the east, the ancient stones of Long Meg and Her Daughters stand in a solemn circle, their presence lending a deep, prehistoric gravity to the surrounding fields. Banty Beck winds through the low-lying pastures nearby, its waters carving a subtle, silver thread through the clay-rich earth. The church of St Cuthbert remains a sturdy sentinel, its fortified tower offering a stark reminder of the border raids that once tested the resolve of those who laboured here. Beyond the rooftops, the rise of Banty Hill silhouettes itself against the vast, shifting clouds, defining the horizon with a rugged, unyielding line. Residents of Great Salkeld continue to work the fertile soil, maintaining a bond with the land that has persisted since the first hearths were struck in this valley.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Banty Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 0.5 mi, 176° S
Banty Beck (River) — 0.6 mi, 158° SSE
Cony Hill (Hill / Mountain) — 0.7 mi, 167° SSE
Scatter Beck (River) — 0.8 mi, 039° NE
Long Meg Mine (Viewpoint) — 1.0 mi, 047° NE
Throstle Brow Prehistoric Enclosure (Scheduled Monument) — 1.1 mi, 062° ENE · 1 ha
Long Meg And Her Daughters Stone Circle, Associated Cursus And Prehistoric Enclosure (Scheduled Monument) — 1.2 mi, 074° ENE · 7 ha
Lacy's Caves (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 038° NE
Wan Fell Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 1.6 mi, 256° WSW · 305 ha
Peatmoor Tarn (Lake / Reservoir) — 1.7 mi, 080° E
Little Meg Round Cairn (Scheduled Monument) — 1.7 mi, 072° ENE
Lazonby Community Park (Park) — 2.0 mi, 004° N
River Eden And Tributaries Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 2.1 mi, 133° SE · 24k acres
Kirkoswald Castle (Castle) — 2.8 mi, 010° N
Brigglebeck Pond (Lake / Reservoir) — 3.0 mi, 128° SE
Berry Moor Common (Park) — 3.3 mi, 011° N
Lazonby Fell Plantation (Forest / Woodland) — 3.3 mi, 313° NW
Beacon Plantation (Forest / Woodland) — 3.5 mi, 206° SSW
The Glen (Valley) — 3.6 mi, 081° E
Whins Pond (Lake / Reservoir) — 3.6 mi, 175° S
Penrith Beacon (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 209° SSW
Melmerby Washfold (Public Artwork) — 3.9 mi, 084° E
Penrith & Eden Musuem (Museum) — 4.5 mi, 209° SSW
Alhambra (Cinema) — 4.5 mi, 209° SSW
Musgrave Monument (Clock Tower) (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 208° SSW
Penrith Players (Theatre) — 4.7 mi, 209° SSW
The Plague Stone (Attraction) — 4.8 mi, 203° SSW
Penrith Castle (Historic Ruins) — 4.8 mi, 209° SSW
Brougham Castle (Castle) — 4.8 mi, 190° S
Brougham Hall (Historic House / Palace) — 5.3 mi, 195° SSW

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