Irton Cumbria Map

About Irton

Irton rests in a corner of Cumbria where the land begins its gentle rise towards the fells. It lies 13.9 km south-east of Egremont (from Egremont: bearing 136°T, OS grid NY 105 004), and is situated east-north-east of Holmrook village. The air here often carries a clean, damp scent, a promise of the nearby Irish Sea and the rich, dark soil that sustains the farms. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequently cloud-laden skies, casts a soft, diffused glow across the scattered stone cottages, illuminating the moss that clings to their ancient walls. The quietude of Irton is profound, a stillness broken only by the bleating of sheep or the distant murmur of a stream finding its way through the green pastures. Within this tranquil landscape, the presence of St. Michael's Church, a modest but enduring stone structure, offers a focal point, its bell tower a silent sentinel against the vast Cumbrian sky.

About This Irton Map Page

Explore Irton, 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: 54.391820, -3.378354. 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.