Kirkby-in-Furness Cumbria Map

About Kirkby-in-Furness

Kirkby-in-Furness breathes the quiet air of the Furness peninsula, a place where the land slopes gently towards the Duddon Estuary, catching the soft Cumbrian light. It lies 5.4 km south-south-east of Broughton in Furness (from Broughton in Furness: bearing 160°T, OS grid SD 230 824), and is situated north-north-east of Soutergate village. The village's historic core, a scattering of stone cottages and the handsome parish church of St. Michael and All Angels, speaks of a past tied to agriculture and, more recently, to the iron ore industry that once shaped the local landscape. A subtle scent of salt from the nearby estuary often drifts inland, mingling with the earthy aroma of fields that stretch out towards the hills. Kirkby-in-Furness, though small, holds a quiet dignity, a place where the rhythm of the tides and the changing seasons still dictate the pace of life. The surrounding countryside, a patchwork of green fields and ancient woodland, offers a serene backdrop, inviting contemplation under expansive skies.

About This Kirkby-in-Furness Map Page

Explore Kirkby-in-Furness, 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: 54.231515, -3.181573. 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.