Orthwaite Cumbria Map

About Orthwaite

Orthwaite rests in a landscape shaped by ancient forces, where the fells rise to meet a sky often painted with the subtle hues of dawn and dusk. It lies 10.7 km north of Keswick (from Keswick: bearing 352°T, OS grid NY 252 341), and is situated south of Uldale village. The very air in Orthwaite seems to carry the scent of damp earth and the distant bleating of sheep, a constant reminder of its deep connection to the agricultural heart of Cumbria. Here, the quietude is profound, broken only by the murmur of the River Ellen as it winds its way through the surrounding fields, its waters reflecting the ever-changing light. The stone walls that define Orthwaite's pathways possess a time-worn texture, each one whispering tales of generations who have walked these very tracks, their lives interwoven with the enduring beauty of this place. The surrounding fells, cloaked in heather and bracken, offer a wild and untamed grandeur, a constant invitation to explore the rugged, elemental spirit of the region.

About This Orthwaite Map Page

Explore Orthwaite, 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: 54.696557, -3.161334. 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.