Shap is a small village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, with a population of 1,264 as of the 2011 Census. The community is set among fells and isolated dales, offering a quiet, rural environment.
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Shap is a village and civil parish located among fells and isolated dales in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England. The village is in the historic county of Westmorland. The parish had a population of 1,221 in 2001, increasing slightly to 1,264 at the 2011 Census. The settlement is characterised by its rural setting, surrounded by the natural landscape of the fells and dales that define the region. As a civil parish, Shap maintains local governance structures typical of small English communities. Its inclusion in the CA 10 postal district places it within the broader area of Penrith, providing a link to nearby towns while preserving its distinct village identity. The population figures indicate modest growth over a decade, reflecting a stable community within Cumbria’s rural landscape.