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Cleator Moor

Cleator Moor is a small, picturesque town in the Lake District, Cumbria, which is in the traditional county of Cumberland. The skyline of the town is dominated by Dent Fell, and the town of Cleator is situated on the 190-mile Coast to Coast Walk, which spans the north of England. Cleator is closely associated with Cleator Moor, but has a different post code.

Situated on the edge of the western Lake District, Cleator Moor is close to the Cumbrian coast and attracts visitors from all over England. Just moments from the lively town centre you can find peace and tranquility in the open countryside and fells which surround the area.

Cleator Moor is affectionately  known by local people as Little Ireland,  and it owes its roots to the Irish immigrants who came to the town looking for work during the potato famine which affected much of Ireland during 1845-1850.

The name Cleator Moor, literally comes from 'The Moor of Cleator'.  Cleator is the Village about one mile from the Town and the origins of the Village can be traced back to the 12th Century.

The market square was built in the late 1800s, and three stunning sculptures from local resident, Conrad Atkinson, who was born in Cleator Moor in 1940, pay homage to the history of the region. Famous painter, LS Lowry also stayed in Cleator Moor on several occasions, where he painted many of his distinctive pictures, based on local buildings and structures.

Cleator Moor enjoys a perfect position of the edge of the Lake District, with easy access to Wild Ennerdale, forest walks and areas of great natural beauty. Outdoor activities are plentiful,

Having developed rapidly in the 19th Century, when the industrial revolution really took hold, Cleator Moor was a main producer of coal, limestone and iron ore. Along with the nearby villages of Frizington, Rowrah, Keekle and Bigrigg, Cleator Moor had a network of mines and railways, which produced the iron works in the area with materials. Supplies began to decline in the 20th Century, and some of the materials mined in the area were exported from the port at Whitehaven.

The building of The Cleator Moor Iron Works, which were originally known as The Furnace Yard, began in 1842.  Sited in the middle of an area producing coal and high grade steel, the mines at Threathwaite, Whinnie and Hope had a major effect on the economy of the town.

Cleator Moor is the ideal base for holidaymakers who want to explore the Lake District at their own leisure. All major lakes and destinations in Cumbria are within easy driving distance of Cleator Moor including: Windermere, Kendal, Ullswater, Cartmel and Grasmere.

Whether you want to hire a holiday cottage in Keswick, book into a guest house in Grasmere or check out some fabulous boutique hotels and themed hotels in Windermere and Bowness, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to accommodation. Cumbria and the Lake District boast some of the best attractions, pubs, bars and restaurants in England, and the stunning countryside around Cleator Moor, makes this one of the best places to visit in Cumbria.

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