Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Distington within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Distington, par. and vil. with ry. sta., W. Cumberland, near coast, 3½ miles S. of Workington and 307 miles NW. of London -- 3065 ac., pop. 1289; P.O., T.O.; coal mines, blast furnaces, and limestone quarry.