Traditional county: Cumbria · Unitary authority: Cumberland · Region: North West
Explore Houghton, Cumbria with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Houghton 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 | Houghton |
| Traditional County | Cumbria |
| Unitary Authority | Cumberland |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 54.924377 |
| Longitude | -2.923892 |
| Place Type | Village |
The agricultural landscape surrounding Houghton offers a serene glimpse into rural life. It lies 3.6 km north of Carlisle (from Carlisle: bearing 9°T, OS grid NY 408 592), and is situated west-south-west of Brunstock village. Historically, Houghton's development has been intrinsically linked to the fertile lands that define its surroundings, supporting farming for generations. While Houghton may not boast grand castles or abbeys, its charm lies in its understated beauty and the quiet rhythm of daily life. The proximity to Carlisle provides convenient access to wider amenities, yet Houghton retains its distinct identity as a peaceful Cumbrian settlement. The very air in Houghton seems to carry the echoes of its past, a testament to its enduring presence in the North West of England.
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Explore Houghton, 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: 54.924377, -2.923892. 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. |