Traditional county: Cumbria · Unitary authority: Westmorland and Furness · Region: North West
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| Place | Skelwith Bridge |
| Traditional County | Cumbria |
| Unitary Authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 54.422702 |
| Longitude | -3.011502 |
| Place Type | Hamlet |
The landscape surrounding Skelwith Bridge is a quintessential Lake District panorama of rolling fells and shimmering water. It lies 3.3 km west-south-west of Ambleside (from Ambleside: bearing 251°T, OS grid NY 344 035), and is situated west of Clappersgate village. Skelwith Bridge itself is a charming hamlet, primarily known for its picturesque setting at the confluence of the River Brathay and River Rothay, which merge to form the River Brathay. This area is a popular gateway to the western side of Windermere, offering stunning views and access to numerous walking trails. Historically, Skelwith Bridge would have been an important crossing point for travellers. Today, Skelwith Bridge retains a peaceful rural character, with a few traditional stone buildings and a well-regarded local inn. The natural beauty of Skelwith Bridge is further enhanced by its proximity to Elterwater and Loughrigg Fell, making it a beloved spot for visitors to the Lake District National Park.
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Explore Skelwith Bridge, 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: 54.422702, -3.011502. 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.
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| 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. |