Skelton
in Cumbria of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
54.711 and -2.880 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 54° 42' 40" and W -2° 52' 47"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:31 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:27 am and 8:49 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.117 and 170.167 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Moanapuru
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-05-01 08:01:32

Delve into Skelton

Skelton in Cumbria (England) is located in United Kingdom about 249 mi (or 401 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Skelton is now 08:31 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports close to Skelton, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Carlisle Airport in a distance of 16 mi (or 26 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Frontiers of the Roman Empire in Germany at a distance of 62 mi (or 100 km). The closest in United Kingdom is New Lanark in a distance of 71 mi (or 100 km), East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Carlisle, Greenhead, Haltwhistle, Bardon Mill and Holwick. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 58 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 80%
Air Pressure 1006 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 89% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

12°C (54 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

10°C (49 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

11°C (52 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Stafford House Guest House

Address
2,8 mi
Greystoke
CA11 0TQ Penrith
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Whitbarrow Hotel

Address
4,7 mi
Whitbarrow Village
CA11 0XB Penrith
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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STAKKAbox™ Ultima installation for United Utilities - Penrith

Published: February 20, 2013
Length: 03:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: cubisindustries


Part 2--Sheila's Visit to Dacre & Dalemain 2006.wmv

Published: June 15, 2012
Length: 54:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: semw52

Here we have an early kind of audio podcast with photos created by Sheila in 2006 following a Family tree Research Trip to Cumbria in search of the Hasell Ancestors .Around the year 1640 some...


Helen Emery on day 2, Greystokes SHCGB Rally

Published: January 03, 2010
Length: 57:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Guy Redwood

Sled dog rally held in Greystokes Forest. http://www.siberianhuskyclub.com.


Malcolm Wilson rally 2008 ss4 Greystoke

Published: March 01, 2008
Length: 41:50 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: neilv555

Malcolm Wilson rally 2008 ss4 Greystoke.


RAC Rally 2007 - SS09 - Greystoke - OSGmedia In Car Video

Published: November 23, 2007
Length: 47:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: osgmedia

Work in Progress: Testing Compression Settings - Constructive feedback appreciated!] In-Car Footage of the Roger Albert Clark Rally 2007, taken from Car 51, Winner of the Open Class, driven...


RAC Rally 2007 - SS10 - Greystoke - OSGmedia In Car Video

Published: November 23, 2007
Length: 59:12 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: osgmedia

Work in Progress: Testing Compression Settings - Constructive feedback appreciated!] In-Car Footage of the Roger Albert Clark Rally 2007, taken from Car 51, Winner of the Open Class, driven...


Ford Fiesta R5+ Stephen Petch Test Greystokes

Published: June 05, 2014
Length: 56:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SGP Motorsport

Stephen Petch & Ian Windress test the new Ford Fiesta R5+ at Greystoke Forest.


Roebuck stalking in the Lake District

Published: October 13, 2009
Length: 52:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Fieldsports Channel

Visit the Greystoke Castle estate with us. Once the biggest estate in England to be surrounded by a deer wall, it is now a venue for some glorious roe with stalker Steve Pymm. We go out to...


Malcolm Wilson Rally 2009

Published: March 09, 2009
Length: 29:27 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Chopski75

A brief compilation of clips taken from the two Greystoke stages on the Malcolm Wilson Rally 2009, won by Steve Perez.


Malcolm Wilson rally, 2015.

Published: March 09, 2015
Length: 58:32 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Sideways Media


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Unthank End

Unthank End is a hamlet in Cumbria, England. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:54|42|42|N|2|50|48|W| |primary |name= }}

Located at 54.7117, -2.84667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hamlets in Cumbria

Greystoke Castle

Greystoke Castle is in the village of Greystoke 8 kilometres west of Penrith in the county of Cumbria in northern England.. In 1069, after the Norman conquest the English landlord Ligulf de Greystoke was re-granted his land and he built a wooden tower surrounded by a pale (or pele). The first stone structure on the site was built in 1129 by Ivo, his grandson.

Located at 54.67, -2.87757 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Cumbria, Peel towers in Cumbria, Country houses in Cumbria

Unthank, Skelton

Unthank is a village in the civil parish of Skelton, in Cumbria, England. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:54|43|12|N|2|50|48|W| |primary |name= }}

Located at 54.72, -2.84667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Cumbria

Hutton in the Forest

Hutton in the Forest is a country house in the historic county of Cumberland, which now forms part of the modern county of Cumbria, England. It has belonged to the Fletcher-Vane family, latterly the Barons Inglewood, since 1605. Hutton-in-the-Forest was originally a medieval stronghold and the Pele tower survives. Succeeding generations have altered and added to the house and both the outside and inside show a wide range of decorative styles from the seventeenth century to the present day.

Located at 54.714, -2.839 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Houses completed in the 17th century, Country houses in Cumbria, Peel towers in Cumbria, Gothic Revival architecture in England, Historic house museums in Cumbria, Gardens in Cumbria, Visitor attractions in Cumbria, Vane family

Johnby

Johnby is a hamlet in the Eden District, in the English county of Cumbria. It is about 7 miles from the large town of Penrith and about 3 miles from the village of Greystoke. The B5305 road, the B5288 road, the A66 road and the M6 motorway are all nearby. To the south of the hamlet is Johnby Hall, a fortified house or pele tower dating probably from the 14th Century, with alterations and extensions in every century since.

Located at 54.6833, -2.86667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hamlets in Cumbria, Eden, Cumbria

Lamonby

Lamonby is a hamlet in the Eden District, in the county of Cumbria. It is located near the B5305 road and the village of Skelton. The surname, Lamonby originates from the hamlet.

Located at 54.7138, -2.9183 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hamlets in Cumbria, Eden, Cumbria

Ellonby

Ellonby is a hamlet in the parish of Skelton, in the Eden District, in the English county of Cumbria. To the north of the hamlet, at Hardrigg Hall, a ruined 14th century pele tower adjoins a 19th century farmhouse.

Located at 54.7, -2.88333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hamlets in Cumbria, Eden, Cumbria

Morton, Eden

Morton is a hamlet near the village of Calthwaite, in the parish of Hesket, in the Eden District of the English county of Cumbria.

Located at 54.748, -2.856 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hamlets in Cumbria, Eden, Cumbria

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