Traditional county: Cumbria · Unitary authority: Cumberland · Region: North West
Explore Red Dial, Cumbria with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Red Dial 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 | Red Dial |
| Traditional County | Cumbria |
| Unitary Authority | Cumberland |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 54.803666 |
| Longitude | -3.159488 |
| Place Type | Hamlet |
The gentle undulations of the Cumbrian countryside cradle Red Dial, a small collection of dwellings that speak of a quiet rural existence. It lies 2.4 km south of Wigton (from Wigton: bearing 177°T, OS grid NY 255 460). The landscape around Red Dial is predominantly agricultural, with fields of green and gold stretching towards the horizon, punctuated by mature trees and hedgerows. Historically, the area's economy has been tied to farming, a tradition that continues to shape the character of Red Dial and its surroundings. While Red Dial itself lacks grand historical structures, its proximity to the market town of Wigton offers access to amenities and a connection to the broader Cumbrian heritage. The tranquility of Red Dial is a defining characteristic, offering a peaceful retreat within the picturesque North West of England.
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Explore Red Dial, 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: 54.803666, -3.159488. 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. |