Kirkby Thore Cumbria Map

About Kirkby Thore

Kirkby Thore rests where the Eden valley begins to broaden, a quiet settlement in the Cumbrian landscape. It lies 6.9 km north-west of Appleby-in-Westmorland (from Appleby-in-Westmorland: bearing 319°T, OS grid NY 638 256), and is situated north of Bolton village. The village is marked by the enduring presence of its parish church, St. Michael and All Angels, a stone edifice that has witnessed centuries unfold, its spire a familiar point against the often dramatic northern sky. Kirkby Thore, historically a place of agricultural importance, now feels the gentle hum of modern life, though the surrounding fields, a patchwork of greens and golds under the shifting Cumbrian light, still speak of its deep rural roots. The air here can carry a crispness, a reminder of the nearby Pennines, and the quiet roads are often punctuated by the distant bleating of sheep or the murmur of the River Eden as it flows through the wider valley.

About This Kirkby Thore Map Page

Explore Kirkby Thore, 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: 54.624435, -2.561236. 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.