Stanwix Cumbria Map

About Stanwix

Stanwix, a substantial suburb on the northern fringe of Carlisle, hums with a quiet, domestic energy. It lies 1.3 km north-north-west of Carlisle (from Carlisle: bearing 348°T, OS grid NY 400 569). The River Eden, a ribbon of silver under the often-grey Cumbrian sky, forms a natural boundary to its south, its waters carrying the cool breath of the fells. Many of Stanwix's homes, a pleasing mix of Victorian terraces and more modern dwellings, catch the late afternoon sun, their brickwork glowing a warm, earthy red. The air here, especially on a mild evening, carries a faint, pleasant scent of cut grass and distant woodsmoke, a testament to its green spaces and the enduring presence of hearths. The local primary school, its playground a cheerful splash of colour against the muted tones of the landscape, echoes with the bright, untroubled sounds of childhood.

About This Stanwix Map Page

Explore Stanwix, 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: 54.904010, -2.937197. 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.