BBC Radio Cumbria

BBC Radio Cumbria is the BBC's local radio station for Cumbria. It broadcasts on 95.2 FM, 95.6 FM, 96.1 FM and 104.1 FM and others from 6 FM transmitters, and on DAB in 2 local areas.

Its strongest transmitter is Sandale (95.6 FM, 15 kW), serving Cumbria.

Of the towns in our guide, it should have a good signal in Barrow-in-Furness, Carlisle, Kendal, Lancaster, Whitehaven, Workington and 1 other towns and fringe reception in Blackpool, Dumfries and Fleetwood.

RAJAR's Q2 2026 survey puts BBC Radio Cumbria's weekly audience at 65,000 listeners, a 5.8% share of radio listening in its area.