Holmrook

Holmrook is a linear village in the English county of Cumbria. It lies along the A595 road on the west banks of the River Irt. The B5344 road connects it to Drigg, with its railway station less than two miles to the west.

Holmrook
Cottages by the A595 at Holmrook
Holmrook
Location in Copeland Borough
Holmrook
Location within Cumbria
OS grid referenceSD077995
Civil parish
District
Shire county
Region
  • North West
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townHOLMROOK
Postcode districtCA19
Dialling code019467
PoliceCumbria
FireCumbria
AmbulanceNorth West
UK Parliament

Two miles north-east along the Irt valley is Irton Hall, a large mostly 19th-century house which incorporates a 14th-century pele tower.

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