Saltcoats Cumbria Map

About Saltcoats

Saltcoats rests where the land begins to soften towards the coast, a hamlet touched by the sea's breath. It lies 15.1 km south-south-east of Egremont (from Egremont: bearing 152°T, OS grid SD 078 971), and is situated north-west of Ravenglass village. The Cumbrian air here carries a whisper of salt, a subtle tang that hints at the proximity of the Irish Sea, even though the water itself is not immediately visible from the cluster of dwellings. Ancient field boundaries, perhaps laid out by hands long gone, trace gentle patterns across the modest sweep of countryside surrounding Saltcoats, suggesting a history of careful cultivation. The light often possesses a pearly quality, softening the edges of the landscape and lending a quiet, contemplative mood to the afternoon.

About This Saltcoats Map Page

Explore Saltcoats, 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: 54.361103, -3.419156. 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.