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.

Copeland play areas are to close

0 0 Little Ireland Monday, 23 March 2020

In a further effort to combat the spread of Coronavirus, Copeland Borough Council will be closing all Copeland owned or managed play areas.

A spokesperson from the council said:

"As it is not yet known how long the virus can survive on surfaces, and we are all required to social distance, we want to ensure that we help prevent the spread of the virus by closing communal leisure areas and play equipment to the public.

"Play areas that are already, or will be, closed in the next 24 hours include:

• Rosebank (Hensingham)

• Kells Welfare (Whitehaven)

• Castle Park (Whitehaven)

• Jericho (Whitehaven)

• High St (Whitehaven)

• Newlands (Mirehouse)

• Barfs Road (Distington)

• East Rd (Lowca)

• Orgill (Egremont)

• Ling Road (Egremont)

• Brisco Mount (Egremont)

• Egremont Skatepark

• Moresby (Moresby Parks)

• Jacktrees Road (Cleator Moor)

• Moor Row

"All play areas not on this list are not owned or managed by Copeland Council. Please contact your local town or parish council if you are concerned about a park or play area near you. Thank you for you for your patience and understanding during this time."