About Applethwaite
Applethwaite is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, in the north of England. Situated within the historic county of Westmorland, it lies in a rural area known for its rolling hills and agricultural landscape. The village is part of the Eden Valley, offering views of the surrounding countryside and proximity to the River Eden. Applethwaite is within the CA12 postcode area, which covers parts of the western Lake District and the adjacent rural communities. The area is characterised by traditional stone-built houses and farmsteads, reflecting the region’s long agricultural heritage. It is a quiet, residential settlement with a close-knit community, and is accessible via minor roads connecting it to nearby towns such as Penrith and Appleby-in-Westmorland.