Where is Cleator Moor?

Cleator Moor is located within Cumbria, 5 miles east of the coast at St Bees, and 42 miles south of Carlisle.

What is Cleator Moor like?

Cleator Moor is a former industrial town which is now mainly residential. The town is surrounded by amazing countryside and is 3 mile away from the Lake District National Park. Cleator Moor has a population of around 7,000. Crime is relatively low, with an average of 100 incidents per month.

Flooding is possible in the areas of Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwent Water

0 0 Little Ireland Friday, 31 January 2020

The environment agency have issued an alert about possible flooding in the areas of Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwent Water.

A spokesperson said:

"Lake levels have risen at the Lodore lake gauge as a result of this morning's heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible throughout this afternoon, 31/01/2020, and into tomorrow, 01/02/2020.

"Low lying land and roads in the Seatoller, Stonethwaite, Rosthwaite, Grange-in-Borrowdale and Derwent Water shoreline areas may be affected.

"High river and lake levels are possible on the River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and their tributaries. Levels are expected to peak from 19:00 this evening, at around 1.66 metre.

"Levels are forecast to start falling from 01:00 tomorrow morning, 01/02/2020. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses."