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Appleby-in-Westmorland

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About Appleby-in-Westmorland

Appleby-in-Westmorland works well as a base: 25 minutes from Shap, 17km from Hartside Pass.

Appleby-in-Westmorland is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 3,048, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Appleby-in-Westmorland sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Appleby-in-Westmorland to your route.

About Appleby-in-Westmorland

Appleby-in-Westmorland is a market town and civil parish in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, with a population of 3,048 at the 2011 Census. Crossed by the River Eden, Appleby is the county town of the historic county of Westmorland. It was known just as Appleby until 1974–1976, when the council of the

Read more successor parish to the borough changed it to retain the name Westmorland, which was abolished as an administrative area under the Local Government Act 1972, before being revived as Westmorland and Furness in 2023. It lies 14 miles (23 km) south-east of Penrith, 32 miles (51 km) south-east of Carlisle, 27 miles (43 km) north-east of Kendal and 45 miles (72 km) west of Darlington.

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Where is Appleby-in-Westmorland located?

Appleby-in-Westmorland is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.5770 latitude, -2.4898 longitude.

What is the population of Appleby-in-Westmorland?

Appleby-in-Westmorland has a population of approximately 3,048 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
3,048
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.5770, -2.4898

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Appleby-in-Westmorland

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Hartside Pass

The A686's grand sweep over the North Pennines between Penrith and Alston, climbing to 580m through wide hairpins with views across the Eden Valley to the Lake District fells. A celebrated drivers' and bikers' road.

17 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Hartside Cafe

A remote hilltop cafe at 1,904 feet on the A686 in Cumbria, one of England's highest road cafes and a bucket-list stop for bikers.

19 km · about 20 min drive

waterfall

High Force Waterfall

England's largest waterfall by volume, plunging 21 metres over the Whin Sill escarpment in a cloud of spray in Upper Teesdale.

23 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Ullswater

A graceful Z-shaped lake with steamers, the lakeside road and Glenridding making it the perfect Lakes touring base.

25 km · about 30 min drive

cafe

Tan Hill Inn

Britain's highest pub at 1,732 feet in the Yorkshire Dales, a remote and atmospheric destination for drivers and walkers braving the wild moorland roads.

26 km · about 30 min drive

waterfall

Aira Force

A 65-foot waterfall plunging through a wooded gorge near Ullswater, with stone bridges framing the cascade.

28 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Kirkstone Pass

The Lake District's highest motor road, topped by an ancient inn and sweeping views over Brothers Water.

31 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Buttertubs Pass

A high, narrow Dales road over the moors, named for deep limestone potholes and ranked among Britain's best drives.

33 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Appleby-in-Westmorland

  • 17 kmHartside PassThe A686's grand sweep over the North Pennines between Penrith and Alston, climbing to 580m through wide hairpins with views across the Eden Valley to the Lake District fells. A celebrated drivers' and bikers' road.
  • 25 kmUllswaterA graceful Z-shaped lake with steamers, the lakeside road and Glenridding making it the perfect Lakes touring base.
  • 31 kmKirkstone PassThe Lake District's highest motor road, topped by an ancient inn and sweeping views over Brothers Water.
  • 33 kmButtertubs PassA high, narrow Dales road over the moors, named for deep limestone potholes and ranked among Britain's best drives.
  • 34 kmHelvellynEngland's third highest peak at 950m, famous for the knife-edge ridge of Striding Edge and sweeping views across the Lake District.
  • 42 kmDerwentwaterA serene island-studded lake beside Keswick, perfect for a lakeside drive, launch cruise and the Surprise View overlook.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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