Skelwith Bridge
Skelwith Bridge is a small village in the southern area of the Lake District in Cumbria, England. Historically, Skelwith Bridge is part of Westmorland, lying on the ancient boundary with Lancashire. The civil parish is called Skelwith. Its population at the 2011 census was 155.[1] It is located around 3 miles south of Grasmere and is nearby the waterfalls of Skelwith Force and Colwith Force. The nearest lakes to the village are Elter Water to the north-west and Loughrigg Tarn to the north.
| Skelwith Bridge | |
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 Skelwith Bridge Hotel | |
  Skelwith Bridge Location in South Lakeland  Skelwith Bridge Location within Cumbria | |
| Population | 155 (2011 |
| OS grid reference | NY344033 |
| Civil parish | |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | AMBLESIDE |
| Postcode district | LA22 |
| Dialling code | 015394 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
The bridge over the River Brathay
Houses in the village
See also
References
- "Civil Parish population 2011". Retrieved 24 January 2016.
External links
Media related to Skelwith Bridge at Wikimedia Commons
- Cumbria County History Trust: Hawkshead and Monk Coniston with Skelwith (nb: provisional research only – see Talk page)
- "Skelwith Fold". Skelwith Fold Caravan Park.
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