Colby, Cumbria facts for kids

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Colby
Population	129 (2011)
OS grid reference	NY6620
Civil parish	Colby
District	Eden
Shire county	Cumbria
Region	North West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	APPLEBY IN WESTMORLAND
Postcode district	CA16
Dialling code	01768
Police	Cumbria
Fire	Cumbria
Ambulance	North West
EU Parliament	North West England
UK Parliament	Penrith and the Border
List of places UK England Cumbria 54°34′41″N 2°31′08″W / 54.578°N 2.519°W / 54.578; -2.519

Colby is a small village and a civil parish located in the Eden district of Cumbria, an English county. It's a quiet place, close to the village of Bolton to its north and the town of Appleby-in-Westmorland to its east.

Discover Colby: A Village in Cumbria

Colby is a charming village found in the beautiful county of Cumbria, England. It's part of the Eden area, known for its lovely countryside and peaceful atmosphere.

Where is Colby Located?

Colby is situated in a nice spot in Cumbria. It's not far from other places you might know. To the north, you'll find the village of Bolton. If you head east from Colby, you'll reach the town of Appleby-in-Westmorland.

How Many People Live in Colby?

Colby is a small community. In 2001, about 120 people lived there. By 2011, the population had grown a little to 129 people. This shows it's a tiny, close-knit village.

Getting Around Colby

If you want to visit Colby, there are a couple of main roads nearby. The A66 road is a larger road that passes close to the village. There's also the B6542 road, which used to be part of the A66. Colby is also right next to the River Eden, which is a well-known river in Cumbria.

Finding Colby on a Map

This grid helps you see where Colby is in relation to other nearby places:

		Crackenthorpe
	Bolton		Appleby-in-Westmorland
		Colby, Cumbria
		Drybeck