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Ormathwaite Cumbria Map

Traditional county: Cumbria · Unitary authority: Cumberland · Region: North West

Explore Ormathwaite, Cumbria with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Ormathwaite 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.

Interactive Map of Ormathwaite, Cumbria

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This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Ormathwaite, Cumbria, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.

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PlaceOrmathwaite
Traditional CountyCumbria
Unitary AuthorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
CountryEngland, United Kingdom
Latitude54.617132
Longitude-3.133425
Place TypeHamlet

About Ormathwaite

Ormathwaite holds a quiet dignity upon the rising slopes of the Cumbrian landscape, where the air maintains a crisp, ancient clarity. It lies 1.1 miles north of Keswick (from Keswick: bearing 11°T, OS grid NY 269 252), and is situated south-east of Applethwaite village. This collection of dwellings rests securely within the Lake District National Park, sharing the rugged horizon with the looming presence of Latrigg. Water defines the local geography, as the persistent, rhythmic currents of Applethwaite Gill carve their way through the rocky terrain nearby. The light here catches the stone of Ormathwaite in a way that suggests a profound patience, a quality observed by literary figures who once sought solace in these northern reaches. Below the elevation of the hamlet, the land slopes toward the bustling activity of Keswick, yet Ormathwaite remains removed from such earthly clamour. The proximity to the higher peaks provides a vantage point where the changing shadows of the fells become the primary measure of the passing day. Thus, Ormathwaite persists as a thoughtful observer of the wilder heights that define this corner of England.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Lake District National Park (National Park)locality lies within · 24k acres
  • Gale Gill (River) — 0.2 mi, 199° SSW
  • Applethwaite Gill (River) — 0.3 mi, 265° W
  • Latrigg (Hill / Mountain) — 0.8 mi, 117° ESE
  • The Town's Field (Park) — 1.0 mi, 144° SE
  • Upper Fitz Park (Park) — 1.0 mi, 173° S
  • The Retro Zone (Museum) — 1.0 mi, 199° SSW
  • Keswick Museum & Art Gallery (Museum) — 1.0 mi, 179° S
  • Derwent Pencil Museum (Museum) — 1.0 mi, 201° SSW
  • Puzzling Place (Museum) — 1.1 mi, 192° SSW
  • Alhambra Cinema (Cinema) — 1.2 mi, 184° S
  • Lesser Man (Hill / Mountain) — 1.4 mi, 360° N
  • Samuel Ladyman Drinking Fountain (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 155° SSE
  • Theatre by the Lake (Theatre) — 1.5 mi, 189° S
  • Castlehead Wood Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 1.6 mi, 175° S · 8 ha
  • Castlehead (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 177° S
  • Castlerigg Stone Circle (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 125° SE
  • Goosewell Farm Activities Centre (Attraction) — 1.8 mi, 121° ESE
  • Derwent Island and House (Attraction) — 1.8 mi, 194° SSW
  • Braithwaite Moss Sssi (Site of Special Scientific Interest) — 1.9 mi, 261° W · 34 ha
  • Friar's Crag (Viewpoint) — 1.9 mi, 189° S
  • Ruskin Monument (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 189° S
  • Dodd Wood (Forest / Woodland) — 2.0 mi, 308° NW
  • Carlside Tarn (Lake / Reservoir) — 2.0 mi, 337° NNW
  • Manor House (remains of) (Historic Ruins) — 2.1 mi, 185° S
  • Blencathra Centre Mosaic (Public Artwork) — 2.1 mi, 084° E
  • Great Wood (Forest / Woodland) — 2.4 mi, 171° S
  • Tewet Tarn (Lake / Reservoir) — 2.5 mi, 115° ESE
  • Bridges Hole (Lake / Reservoir) — 2.6 mi, 296° WNW
  • Osprey Watch (Viewpoint) — 2.6 mi, 307° NW

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About This Ormathwaite Map Page

Explore Ormathwaite, 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: 54.617132, -3.133425. 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 builtAugust 2026
Location dataOS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0.
County dataTraditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography.
CoordinatesWGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data.