Traditional county: Cumbria · Unitary authority: Cumberland · Region: North West
Explore Moorclose, Cumbria with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Moorclose 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 | Moorclose |
| Traditional County | Cumbria |
| Unitary Authority | Cumberland |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 54.629217 |
| Longitude | -3.544090 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
The residential character of Moorclose is evident in its suburban layout, with a mix of housing styles reflecting its development over time. It lies 1.6 km south-south-east of Workington (from Workington: bearing 168°T, OS grid NY 004 271). Moorclose benefits from its proximity to the Cumbrian coast, offering residents access to coastal walks and the wider natural beauty of the region. Historically, the area's development has been influenced by the industrial heritage of nearby Workington, though Moorclose itself has always maintained a more tranquil, residential feel. Local amenities cater to the daily needs of its inhabitants, fostering a sense of community within Moorclose. The surrounding landscape features rolling farmland and scattered woodland, typical of this part of Cumbria.
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Explore Moorclose, 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: 54.629217, -3.544090. 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. |