Skirwith
in Cumbria of England, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
54.685 and -2.594 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 54° 41' 6" and W -2° 35' 38"
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: 04:07 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:20 am and 8:53 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: 2024-05-04 08:22:41

Explore Skirwith

Skirwith in Cumbria (England) is a city in United Kingdom about 242 mi (or 390 km) north-west of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Skirwith is now 04:07 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Skirwith, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Carlisle Airport in a distance of 19 mi (or 31 km), North-West. 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 52 mi (or 84 km). The closest in United Kingdom is New Lanark in a distance of 69 mi (or 84 km), North-East. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 56 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 79%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Monday, 6th of May 2024

17°C (62 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, calm, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

14°C (58 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

14°C (56 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Flat Stanley goes Gliding

Published: October 06, 2014
Length: 16:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: John Smith

Flat Stanley come on the CUGC expedition to Eden Soaring.


Looping the Pilatus B4

Published: June 20, 2009
Length: 39:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: skyhooked3a

Looking out along the port wing of my Pilatus B4 whilst doing a loop over the Eden Valley, Cumbria,UK.


A Little Tour of Melmerby in Cumbria

Published: May 26, 2014
Length: 15:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Pete Cochrane

A video showing the beautiful village of Melmerby. Located on the A686 East of Penrith in Cumbria, on the way to Hartside Pass and Alston beyond. Visit the local business's located in the village...


Hartside in october sun biking heaven

Published: October 28, 2011
Length: 07:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: hartsyde

This is a run up the A686 , commonly known as hartside to the biking community, its also a part of the coast to coast cycle route from west coast of cumbria to the north east,


trucking with a few riggs

Published: November 02, 2013
Length: 43:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: j91ebd

just a slide show of all the times i was with dad in his milk tanker digging him out of snow drifts and i always took advantage of the chance to get different photos of wagons from a bygone era.


Fell Poplar Cumbria

Published: September 10, 2009
Length: 39:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: salsacumbria

Terry Felling Poplar in davids Pond Wood, Winderwath Estate 2009.


Grid 56 scaring the bejesus outa people!

Published: December 15, 2008
Length: 46:14 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Moodster020

A bit trigger-happy on the horn methinks!


Badgers in Whinfell Forest (Centerparcs)

Published: March 12, 2010
Length: 41:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: whinfellbadger

Walking back to our lodge at centerparcs we managed to spot these badgers just as it was dropping dark.


silage 2009 in cumbira

Published: July 16, 2009
Length: 42:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: deight098

shugs and awdes working side buy side to pick up 450 acre at rodger atkinsons milburn near penrith cumbira.


21-10-06 71000 Langwathby

Published: July 17, 2008
Length: 55:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: profatkwvr

Looking toward Little Salkeld.


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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.

River Eamont

The River Eamont is a river in Cumbria, England and one of the major tributaries of the River Eden. The river is formed by the outflow from Ullswater in the Lake District, later augmented by Dacre Beck from the west and the River Lowther which carries the water from Haweswater north to the Eamont at Penrith. It reaches the Eden 3 miles east of Penrith.

Located at 54.6667, -2.61667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Cumbria

Acorn Bank Garden & Watermill

Acorn Bank Garden & Watermill is a National Trust property situated just north of Temple Sowerby, near Penrith, Cumbria, England. The property is noted for its garden, which features herbs — over 250 medicinal and culinary herbs — and orchards with old varieties of English fruit as well as a partially restored watermill. The garden is surrounded, and protected, by ancient oaks and high walls.

Located at 54.647, -2.5934 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gardens in Cumbria, Grade II listed buildings in Cumbria, National Trust properties in Cumbria, Visitor attractions in Cumbria, Watermills in Cumbria

The Abbey, Skirwith

The Abbey in the village of Skirwith in Cumbria, England, UK is a two storey Classical house of five by three bays, built by Thomas Addison, mason, in 1768-74 for John Orfeur Yates, who spent many years in India. The main front has more closely spaced windows in the centre; and the centre and angles are also defined by differences in the ashlar stonework. The front door is approached by a splayed, balustraded staircase carried on a bridge over the wide area that encircles the house.

Located at 54.6821, -2.5988 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Country houses in Cumbria

Skirwith

Skirwith is a village in the English county of Cumbria. Skirwith is seven miles from Penrith in a generally north-easterly direction, on a minor road about a mile from Blencarn. Just to the south are remains of a priory, now incorporated in farm buildings. Notable residents of Skirwith include the Franciscan John Bradburne.

Located at 54.68, -2.59 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Cumbria

Blencarn

Blencarn is a village in Cumbria, England. Blencarn is situated beneath the Pennines in the Eden area of Cumbria. In Blencarn there is fly fishing at the 15-acre Blencarn lake and it is the home of the notable painter and printmaker Alan Stones.

Located at 54.675, -2.562 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Cumbria

Penrith Hoard

The Penrith Hoard is a dispersed hoard of 10th century silver penannular brooches found at Flusco Pike, Newbiggin Moor, Near Penrith in Cumbria, and now in the British Museum in London. The largest "thistle brooch" was discovered in 1785 and another in 1830, with the bulk of items being recovered in two groups close to each other by archaeologists in 1989.

Located at 54.65, -2.578 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Treasure troves in England, Medieval European objects in the British Museum, Viking Age, Cumbria


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Skirwith