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County or areaCumbria
Postcode districtCA10
Telephone codeNot listed
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 15 min4:34 am – 9:49 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 17 min8:29 am – 3:46 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People7,724 residentsin the Kirkby Stephen, Tebay & Brough census areaMedian age 52.93,459 households73% of homes owner-occupied52% owned outright7% social rented, 19% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting3.0% unemployment rate59% of adults are economically active, 3,774 in work, 31% retiredMain industries: retail and wholesale 16%, farming, forestry and fishing 13%, construction 12%Getting to work: 31% work from home, 59% go by car, 2% take public transport, 8% walk or cycle36% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages32% of adults hold a degree or higher19% have no qualifications, 6% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 19°C, lows 10°CColdest month February: highs 6°C, lows 0°C1,757 mm of rain a year, 55 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December66 days of air frost, 3 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 6°CJFebruary: 0 to 6°CFMarch: 2 to 8°CMApril: 3 to 11°CAMay: 5 to 14°CMJune: 8 to 17°CJJuly: 10 to 19°CJAugust: 10 to 18°CASeptember: 8 to 16°CSOctober: 6 to 12°CONovember: 3 to 8°CNDecember: 1 to 6°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksHigh Pikemountain · 2.4 miDocker Forcewaterfall · 2.4 miBeacon Hillhill · 1.2 miGreat Asby Scarcliffs · 2.2 miSunbiggin Tarnlake · 3.2 miKnotthill · 1.8 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesWell Greenpark · 4.7 miButts Greenpark · 4.9 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes75 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197014 of magnitude 3+, 2 of magnitude 4+, 3 induced by mining or drillingLargest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197940 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 21 Sep 202623 mi away, Silverdale, LancashireSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: areas at High risk within 500 m of the centrea 1 in 30 chance of flooding in any year, or greaterAlso medium, low risk areas nearbySource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 2.0 · PM2.5 4.5 · PM10 6.6 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband39% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband90% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)1.2% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)3,959 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation230 m755 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 212 to 282 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalWestmorland General Hospital13 miGP surgeryDr Dunning - Orton Surgeryright herePharmacyEden Pharmacy8.4 miDentistTufton Cottage Dental Practice8.4 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 primaryPrimaryOrton CofE Schoolages 3-11, 47 pupilsright hereCollegeKendal College12.3 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportTeesside International Airport MME46 miMajor airportNewcastle International Airport NCL53 miRailway stationKirkby Stephen8.6 miBus stationBus Station (K)Kendal12 miFerrypierHowtown13 miBus stops3 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the CA10 postcode district.


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54 Shops in Orton in 14 categories

 

 

Supermarkets

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28 Takeaways in Orton in 5 categories

 

 

Cinemas

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84 Home improvement in Orton in 16 categories

 

 

9 Health and beauty in Orton in 4 categories

 

 

40 Attractions in Orton in 10 categories

 

 

35 Property services in Orton in 7 categories

 

 

32 Education in Orton in 12 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Orton

  • Sandford Arms - Appleby in Westmorland

    Bar

    13 Boroughgate Esperanto Way, Appleby in Westmorland, CA16 6NR

    8.3 miles away

    5 star reviewWe ate here years ago after a long journey; the meals and service was great.

  • John Peel - Windermere

    Windermere, LA23 3BZ

    15.4 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent food and service n plenty of it well enjoyed especially in front of a roaring fire definitely going again ...

  • Club Inn - Endmoor, Kendal

    Main St, Endmoor, Kendal, LA8 0EU

    15.5 miles away

    5 star reviewWe had a very welcome for the party we had for the retiring wardens from millbrook caravan park so ...

  • Watermill Inn - Kendal, Nr Windermere

    Ings Village, Kendal, Nr Windermere, LA8 9PY

    12.5 miles away

    5 star reviewWithout doubt the best real ale pub in Cumbria. I visit every week and travel from Morecambe to do so. ...

  • Crown Inn - Bolton, Carlisle

    Bar

    Chapel Street Great Strickland, Bolton, Carlisle, CA10 3AZ

    9 miles away

    4 star reviewThis is a great traditional pub. Has a really nice atmosphere and is totally unspoilt. Serves a good traditional food menu served ...

 

Top restaurants in Orton

  • Silver Mountain - Kendal

    Czech Restaurant

    133-135 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4EN

    12 miles away

    5 star reviewBest Chinese in Kendal.. Quick friendly service. The only one we use .. A must try

  • British Raj - Kendal

    Czech Restaurant

    76 Kirkland, Kendal, LA9 5AP

    12.1 miles away

    5 star reviewThe best indian take-away EVER!!!!!!

  • Shap Chip Shop - Shap, Penrith

    Fish and Chips Restaurant

    Cleveland House, Shap, Shap, Penrith, CA10 3JS

    5.9 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic! Shap Chippy re-opened in 2013 and I can honestly say they do the best fish and chips I have ...

  • Mango Tree - Kirkby Stephen

    Market Square, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4QT

    9.3 miles away

    5 star reviewWe went here last night to celebrate our 40th Wedding Anniversary. It was fantastic. Clean, staff were so polite and ...

  • Mcdonalds - Penrith

    Ullswater Road, Penrith, CA11 7JQ

    15 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent service. Guna in particular, what a star.

 

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Top hotels in Orton

  • Courtfield Hotel - Appleby in Westmorland

    Bongate, Appleby in Westmorland, CA16 6UP

    8.3 miles away

    5 star reviewBrilliant food, really nice family run business.. 5 *****hopw to visit again.http://www.courtfield-hotel.co.uk/index.html

 

Top shops in Orton

  • Scope - Kendal

    Discount Store

    60 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4TF

    11.9 miles away

    5 star reviewA while ago but remember great stuff, nice price and polite, knowledgeable staff

  • Seward E & J G - Burneside, Kendal

    Pie Shop

    5 Highgate Steeles Row, Burneside, Kendal, LA9 6PY

    10.7 miles away

    5 star reviewReally superb deep filled pies and cakes. You have to take what they have got, today there were cheese and ...

  • Burrowgate post office - Penrith

    36/40 Burrowgate, Penrith, CA11 7TA

    15.2 miles away

    5 star reviewSimply the best post office option in Penrith. Better parking, rarely need to que, happy and helpful staff that are ...

  • Plumgarths Farm Shop - Kendal

    Butcher Shop

    Crook Road, Kendal, LA8 8LX

    11.6 miles away

    4 star reviewYou go from strength to strength! We were among your 1st customers and collect fresh stuff every time we ...

 

Top supermarkets in Orton

Supermarkets yet to be reviewed

 

Top takeaways in Orton

  • Jolly Fryer - Burneside, Kendal

    Burneside, Kendal, LA9 6QT

    10.7 miles away

    5 star reviewThis a seriously good chippie. Quality always excellent. Fresh & delicious.

  • China Moon - Appleby in Westmorland

    Low Wiend, Appleby in Westmorland, CA16 6QP

    8.4 miles away

    5 star reviewWe love the food from China Moon. They're friendly and fast too. Good sweet and sour, good chow mein noodles.

  • Golden Boat - Penrith

    24 Queen Street, Penrith, CA11 7XD

    15.3 miles away

    5 star reviewBest Chinese takeaway in Penrith. Wouldn't go anywhere else. Have tried them all and nowhere comes close!!

  • Pizza Piatto - Penrith

    21 King Street, Penrith, CA11 7AJ

    15.1 miles away

    5 star reviewBest pizza shop in town. Lovely pizzas! I mean very very tasty, my favourite is the bolognese pizza and ...

  • Staveley Chip Shop - Staveley

    Main Street, Staveley, LA8 9LU

    11.4 miles away

    4 star reviewSUPER FISH AND CHIPS. Lovely lady serving- & despite the heat wore a mask (due to Covid issues)

 

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Top health and beauty in Orton

  • Canyon Ride - Cumbria

    Swimming

    Southend Road, Cumbria, CA10 2DW

    11.9 miles away

    5 star reviewCan you go on the water slide in the rain

  • Rowe Stephen - Penrith

    Optician

    26 Corn Market, Penrith, CA11 7HS

    15.2 miles away

    4 star reviewGreat service, very friendly and helpful, very happy customer

 

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Top education in Orton

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