Upper Denton Cumbria Map

About Upper Denton

Upper Denton, a quiet hamlet in Cumbria, lies at the heart of a landscape shaped by ancient forces and enduring skies. It lies 9.2 km west of Haltwhistle (from Haltwhistle: bearing 277°T, OS grid NY 616 653), and is situated south-west of Gilsland village. The stone walls of its cottages, weathered by countless seasons, seem to absorb the soft, diffused light that often filters through the Cumbrian clouds, lending a gentle luminescence to the surrounding fields. The River Irthing, a silver thread in the verdant tapestry, flows nearby, its murmur a constant, almost unheard, companion to the hamlet. Evidence of Roman occupation, the lingering echo of Hadrian's Wall, can be found in the vicinity, a reminder of the strategic importance this land once held. The air here often carries the clean scent of damp earth and the distant aroma of woodsmoke, a simple perfume of rural existence.

About This Upper Denton Map Page

Explore Upper Denton, 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: 54.981175, -2.600907. 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.