Orton Cumbria Map

About Orton

Orton, a Cumbrian gem, exhales a quiet grace upon the northern English landscape. It lies 13.6 km south-south-west of Appleby-in-Westmorland (from Appleby-in-Westmorland: bearing 206°T, OS grid NY 622 081), and is situated north of Tebay village. The village green, a generous expanse of emerald, seems to hold the soft, diffused light of an autumn afternoon, inviting contemplation. Ancient drystone walls, like patient guardians, delineate the patchwork fields that surround Orton, their grey stone weathered by countless seasons. The air here carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and distant sheep, a pastoral perfume that speaks of generations who have tended this land. From its elevated position, Orton offers vistas that sweep across the rolling fells, a timeless panorama under a sky that can shift from brilliant azure to brooding grey with remarkable speed.

About This Orton Map Page

Explore Orton, 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: 54.467558, -2.584173. 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.