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.

Live ordnance found on Eskmeals beach

0 0 Little Ireland Monday, 13 July 2020

Millom coastguard were called out on Sunday (12 July) following reports of ordnance being found on Eskmeals beach.

A spokesperson said:

"The team attended Eskmeals beach following reports of suspicious item found on the sand. They we identified as ordnance and the military EOD team were alerted. Due to prior calls the EOD team were unable to attend until Monday morning (13 July).

"They identified some of the items were live and they were disposed of by means of controlled explosion.

"If you discover something unusual on the beach, please call 999 and ask for COASTGUARD. A team will be sent to identify the article and appropriate action will be taken."