Winskill Cumbria Map

About Winskill

Winskill’s quiet presence unfolds across the Cumbrian landscape. It lies 8.0 km north-east of Penrith (from Penrith: bearing 55°T, OS grid NY 580 349), and is situated south of Hunsonby village. The fields surrounding Winskill, often softened by a gentle mist in the early morning, speak of generations of cultivation, their hedgerows a complex tapestry of hawthorn and dog rose. Evidence of its agricultural roots persists, the very air carrying a faint, earthy scent that mingles with the cleaner, sharper notes from the nearby fells. Though no grand monuments mark its centre, the sturdy stone of its older dwellings, weathered by countless seasons, offers a quiet testament to enduring craftsmanship. The light here, particularly as it slants across the fields in the late afternoon, possesses a peculiar clarity, illuminating the subtle contours of the land.

About This Winskill Map Page

Explore Winskill, 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: 54.707716, -2.652743. 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.