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County or areaCumbria
Postcode districtCA16
Telephone code017683
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 17 min4:33 am – 9:49 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 15 min8:30 am – 3:45 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 17°C, lows 9°CColdest month January: highs 4°C, lows -0°C1,000 mm of rain a year, 38 days with 10 mm or morewettest month January60 days of air frost, 2 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: -0 to 4°CJFebruary: -1 to 4°CFMarch: 0 to 6°CMApril: 2 to 9°CAMay: 5 to 12°CMJune: 7 to 15°CJJuly: 9 to 17°CJAugust: 9 to 16°CASeptember: 8 to 14°CSOctober: 5 to 10°CONovember: 2 to 7°CNDecember: -0 to 5°CD20°-5°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksMurton Pikemountain · under a mileStudgill Tarnlake · 1.6 miBlue Hillhill · under a mileCringley Hillhill · under a mileMoresby Tarnlake · 2.2 miDufton Pikemountain · 3.5 miGasdalevalley · 1.0 miBrackenber Flodderswater · 1.5 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesThe Greenpark · under a mile · 2 haAppleby Golf Clubgolf course · 1.0 mi · 134 haScattergate Greenpark · 2.9 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes72 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197015 of magnitude 3+, 2 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197935 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 21 Sep 202634 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 1.6 · PM2.5 4.4 · PM10 6.2 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
Elevation250 m820 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 191 to 478 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalPenrith Community Hospital14 miGP surgeryAppleby Medical Practice2.9 miPharmacyEden Pharmacy2.9 miDentistAppleby NHS Dental Practice2.8 miPolice stationAppleby Police StationAppleby-in-Westmorland2.8 miCash machineThe Cooperative Food Appleby2.8 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Overture Maps
Getting aroundAirportTeesside International Airport MME40 miMajor airportNewcastle International Airport NCL43 miRailway stationApplebyAppleby-in-Westmorland2.6 miBus stationBus Station (P)Penrith14 miFerrypierPooley Bridge16 miCar parkBroad Close Car ParkAppleby-in-Westmorland2.9 miEV chargingbp PulseAppleby-In-Westmorland2.3 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the CA16 postcode district.


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17 Takeaways in Murton in 4 categories

 

 

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56 Home improvement in Murton in 18 categories

 

 

17 Health and beauty in Murton in 12 categories

 

 

54 Attractions in Murton in 14 categories

 

 

30 Property services in Murton in 4 categories

 

 

28 Education in Murton in 11 categories

 

 

11 Business services in Murton in 5 categories

 

 

6 Leisure in Murton in 4 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Murton

  • Sandford Arms - Appleby in Westmorland

    Bar

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

    3.5 miles away

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

  • Fetherston Arms - Penrith

    Gastropub

    The Square, Penrith, CA10 1DQ

    16.1 miles away

    5 star reviewBeautiful location-and probably the best home made pie in the World!!had fantastic lunch 1st weekend in Oct 2012.friendly, lovely atmosphere ...

  • Crown Inn - Bolton, Carlisle

    Bar

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

    8 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 ...

  • Midland Hotel - Lazonby, Penrith

    Bar

    Lazonby, Lazonby, Penrith, CA10 1BG

    15.7 miles away

    4 star reviewA quiet, friendly pub with good beer. An approachable landlord who chats if you want a chat. What more can ...

 

Top restaurants in Murton

  • Shap Chip Shop - Shap, Penrith

    Fish and Chips Restaurant

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

    11 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

    Indian Restaurant

    Market Square, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4QT

    8.6 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

    14.3 miles away

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

  • Overwater Lodge - Nenthead, Alston

    English Restaurant

    Overwater, Nenthead, Alston, CA9 3NP

    13.9 miles away

    4 star reviewMy wife and I have just eaten at Overwater Lodge. We each had a beautiful venison steak each, accompanied by ...

 

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Top hotels in Murton

  • Courtfield Hotel - Appleby in Westmorland

    Bongate, Appleby in Westmorland, CA16 6UP

    2.6 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 Murton

  • Burrowgate post office - Penrith

    36/40 Burrowgate, Penrith, CA11 7TA

    14.1 miles away

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

 

Top supermarkets in Murton

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Top takeaways in Murton

  • China Moon - Appleby in Westmorland

    Low Wiend, Appleby in Westmorland, CA16 6QP

    2.9 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

    Chinese Takeaway

    24 Queen Street, Penrith, CA11 7XD

    14.2 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

    Pizza Takeaway

    21 King Street, Penrith, CA11 7AJ

    14 miles away

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

 

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Top home improvement in Murton

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Top health and beauty in Murton

  • Canyon Ride - Cumbria

    Swimming

    Southend Road, Cumbria, CA10 2DW

    9.8 miles away

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

  • Rowe Stephen - Penrith

    Optician

    26 Corn Market, Penrith, CA11 7HS

    14.1 miles away

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

 

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Top leisure in Murton

  • Bank House Equestrian - Little Salkeld, Penrith

    Pony Riding

    Park Foot Trekking Centre Howtown Road, Little Salkeld, Penrith, CA10 1NN

    13.4 miles away

    5 star reviewBeen to a few riding schools but this is the best around. Me and my daughter both have lessons and ...