Threlkeld Cumbria Map

About Threlkeld

Threlkeld lies in the shadow of Blencathra, a mountain whose craggy silhouette often catches the fleeting sunlight. It lies 5.7 km east-north-east of Keswick (from Keswick: bearing 71°T, OS grid NY 319 252), and is situated east of Applethwaite village. The River Glenderamackin flows nearby, its waters a cool, clear murmur against the ancient stone of the village. For centuries, the land around Threlkeld has been shaped by the rhythm of agriculture, its fields a patchwork of greens and browns under the vast Cumbrian sky. The village itself retains a quiet dignity, its houses clustered around a green that has witnessed generations of local life, where the air often carries the scent of damp earth and woodsmoke. Though largely a farming community, the nearby fells have drawn walkers and climbers for generations, their presence adding a subtle hum of distant activity to the landscape. Threlkeld's enduring character is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring presence of its hills and the steady flow of its waters.

About This Threlkeld Map Page

Explore Threlkeld, 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: 54.618119, -3.055060. 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.