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Skelwith Bridge Cumbria Map

Traditional county: Cumbria · Unitary authority: Westmorland and Furness · Region: North West

Explore Skelwith Bridge, Cumbria with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Skelwith Bridge map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

Interactive Map of Skelwith Bridge, Cumbria

How to Use This Skelwith Bridge, Cumbria Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Skelwith Bridge, Cumbria, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.

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PlaceSkelwith Bridge
Traditional CountyCumbria
Unitary AuthorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
CountryEngland, United Kingdom
Latitude54.422702
Longitude-3.011502
Place TypeHamlet

About Skelwith Bridge

The landscape surrounding Skelwith Bridge is a quintessential Lake District panorama of rolling fells and shimmering water. It lies 3.3 km west-south-west of Ambleside (from Ambleside: bearing 251°T, OS grid NY 344 035), and is situated west of Clappersgate village. Skelwith Bridge itself is a charming hamlet, primarily known for its picturesque setting at the confluence of the River Brathay and River Rothay, which merge to form the River Brathay. This area is a popular gateway to the western side of Windermere, offering stunning views and access to numerous walking trails. Historically, Skelwith Bridge would have been an important crossing point for travellers. Today, Skelwith Bridge retains a peaceful rural character, with a few traditional stone buildings and a well-regarded local inn. The natural beauty of Skelwith Bridge is further enhanced by its proximity to Elterwater and Loughrigg Fell, making it a beloved spot for visitors to the Lake District National Park.

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About This Skelwith Bridge Map Page

Explore Skelwith Bridge, 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: 54.422702, -3.011502. 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.

Page builtAugust 2026
Location dataOS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0.
County dataTraditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography.
CoordinatesWGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data.