Low Nibthwaite, Cumbria Weather
About Low Nibthwaite, Cumbria
Low Nibthwaite commands a quiet stretch of ground where the southern reaches of Coniston Water surrender to the slow, purposeful descent of the valley. It lies 5.1 miles east of Broughton in Furness (from Broughton in Furness: bearing 85°T, OS grid SD 295 881), and is situated north-north-east of Lowick Bridge village. The landscape here is defined by the shifting quality of light, which catches the slate-grey stone of the buildings and reflects the muted greens of the surrounding hills. Low Nibthwaite exists entirely within the protected boundaries of the Lake District National Park, inheriting a rugged composure that resists the intrusion of modern urgency. A short distance to the north-north-west, the remains of the Nibthwaite Furnace stand as a silent witness to a time when charcoal and ore fueled the industry of these fells. Nearby, the River Crake drains the high country, its waters moving with a cold, rhythmic clarity that dictates the pace of the valley floor. The horizon is drawn by the solid, unyielding presence of Spout Crag, a feature that anchors the view and provides a sense of permanence to the horizon. Such places retain a spare, honest character, shaped by the practical demands of the earth and the enduring influence of the climate.
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About This Low Nibthwaite, Cumbria Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Low Nibthwaite, Cumbria, England, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, real-time aviation weather (METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport), precipitation radar and Meteosat satellite imagery. Public safety alerts are sourced from the Met Office National Severe Weather Warning Service (NSWWS), covering wind, rain, snow, ice, fog, thunderstorm and extreme heat warnings. Coastal tide gauge readings are sourced from the Environment Agency National Tide Gauge Network in near real-time (15-minute updates), with marine wave and sea surface temperature data from the Open-Meteo Marine API. Live river level data is sourced from the Environment Agency Flood Monitoring API. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Low Nibthwaite includes coordinates 54.283875, -3.083472, in the county of Cumbria, England. Times are shown in local UK time (GMT in winter, BST in summer). A street and satellite map of Low Nibthwaite is available on the Low Nibthwaite map page, and forecasts for neighbouring towns are listed on the Cumbria weather hub.
Weather data is sourced from the Met Office and the open-source Open-Meteo API, whose ensemble includes the Met Office UKMO model. Severe weather warnings come from the Met Office National Severe Weather Warning Service (NSWWS). River level and tidal data are sourced from the Environment Agency Flood Monitoring and National Tide Gauge Network APIs. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate shown where no reporting station is in range. Radar is provided by RainViewer and satellite imagery by EUMETSAT. All data updates automatically on every page visit.