BBC Radio Cumbria Frequency
BBC Radio Cumbria is on 95.2 FM, 95.6 FM, 96.1 FM, 104.1 FM and 104.2 FM and on DAB.
Typical frequencies in major cities:
Blackpool 96.1 FMCarlisle 756 AMBarrow-in-Furness 837 AMLancaster 96.1 FMDumfries 95.6 FMKendal 95.2 FMFleetwood 96.1 FMWorkington 95.6 FM
On DAB, BBC Radio Cumbria is carried on 2 local multiplexes – see the DAB table below.
It also broadcasts on medium wave: 756 AM and 837 AM.
BBC Radio Cumbria FM frequencies by area
| Area | Frequency | Transmitter | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| North West (6) | |||
| Cumbria | 95.6 FM | Sandale | 15 kW |
| Morecambe Bay | 96.1 FM | Morecambe Bay | 3.2 kW |
| North Lakes | 104.1 FM | Keswick Forest | 60 W |
| South Lakes | 95.2 FM | Kendal | 200 W |
| West Cumbria | 104.1 FM | Whitehaven VHF | 967 W |
| Windermere | 104.2 FM | Windermere | 64 W |
BBC Radio Cumbria on medium wave (AM)
| Area | Frequency | Transmitter | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| North West (2) | |||
| Cumbria | 756 AM | Brisco | 1 kW |
| Cumbria | 837 AM | Barrow | 1 kW |
BBC Radio Cumbria on DAB
2 multiplexes. Retune (auto-scan) your radio to pick up the one for your area.
| Multiplex | Block | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Morecambe Bay | 11B | Morecambe Bay |
| North and West Cumbria | 11B | North and West Cumbria |
Transmitter map
Source: Ofcom technical parameters for broadcast radio transmitters, 15 September 2026 (Open Government Licence). Power is effective radiated power; the transmitter nearest you is not always the strongest.
