Traditional county: Cumbria · Unitary authority: Westmorland and Furness · Region: North West
Explore Towcett, Cumbria with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Towcett 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 | Towcett |
| Traditional County | Cumbria |
| Unitary Authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 54.560413 |
| Longitude | -2.660856 |
| Place Type | Hamlet |
The rolling fells and agricultural land form the immediate backdrop to Towcett. It lies 11.1 km west of Appleby-in-Westmorland (from Appleby-in-Westmorland: bearing 260°T, OS grid NY 573 185), and is situated west-south-west of Sleagill village. This small hamlet, part of the wider Cumbrian landscape, reflects a long-standing connection to the land. The economy of Towcett has historically been shaped by farming, with the surrounding fields testament to this enduring practice. While Towcett itself may not boast grand historical monuments, its peaceful setting offers a glimpse into the quieter rhythms of rural life in the North West of England. The proximity to the larger market town of Appleby-in-Westmorland provides access to amenities and services for the residents of Towcett.
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Explore Towcett, 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: 54.560413, -2.660856. 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. |