The village of Great Orton is located within the county of Cumbria.
The Parish Church (a Grade II* listed building) is called Great Orton: St Giles and serves the parish of Great Orton: St Giles and the benefice of The Barony of Burgh and belongs to the diocese of Carlisle.
Great Orton is situated in the North West (England) region of the UK and is governed by Carlisle, council.
The village of Great Orton is in the East Cumbria region of Cumbria within North West (England).