Welcome to Anthorn

Anthorn is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated on the Solway Firth, which is a large estuary that separates England from Scotland. The village is known for its beautiful scenery, with views of the firth and the surrounding countryside. It is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Anthorn Tower, which dates back to the 14th century.

One of the main attractions in Anthorn is the Anthorn Radio Station, which is operated by the National Physical Laboratory. The station is used for a variety of purposes, including timekeeping and navigation. It is also used by the military for communication and surveillance purposes. Visitors to the area can take a tour of the station and learn about its history and operations.

Anthorn is also a popular destination for birdwatchers, as the firth is home to a variety of bird species. The area is particularly known for its wading birds, such as curlews and oystercatchers. There are also a number of nature reserves in the area, including the RSPB Campfield Marsh reserve, which is home to a variety of bird species and other wildlife. Overall, Anthorn is a beautiful and peaceful village that offers visitors a chance to experience the natural beauty of Cumbria.

Local Schools

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Kirkbride Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Barley	Kirkbride Wigton Cumbria CA7 5JR 01697351483 School Website
Bowness On Solway Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Stuart Walsh	Bowness-On-Solway Wigton Cumbria CA7 5AF 01697351384 School Website
Holm Cultram Abbey C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Andrea Worthington	Abbey Town Wigton Cumbria CA7 4RU 01697361261 School Website
Solway Community Technology College Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Tom Hailwood	Liddell Street Silloth Wigton Cumbria CA7 4DD 01697331234 School Website
Silloth Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Bellas	Liddel Street Silloth Wigton Cumbria CA7 4DR 01697331243 School Website
Wiggonby C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Brooks	Wiggonby Wigton Cumbria CA7 0JR 01697342752 School Website
Kirkbampton C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Andrea Armstrong	Kirkbampton Carlisle Cumbria CA5 6HX 01228576377 School Website
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Ann-Marie Handford	Eastend Wigton Cumbria CA7 9HZ 01697343119 School Website
Thomlinson Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms Dawn Maxwell	The Goose Market High Street Wigton Cumbria CA7 9PG 01697342432 School Website
The Nelson Thomlinson School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Sam Northwood	High Street Wigton Cumbria CA7 9PX 01697342160 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Annan Station Road, Annan, Dumfries And Galloway, DG12 6AS 4.90 Miles

Wigton Station Road, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA 6.87 Miles

Gretna Green Station Road, Off Glasgow Road, Gretna Green, Dumfries And Galloway, DG16 5HF 9.48 Miles

Aspatria Station Road, Aspatria, Cumbria, CA7 2AW 11.19 Miles

Dalston Station Road, Dalston, Cumbria, CA5 7LT 11.57 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tartan Carriages 01461 203562 Linden House, Annan, Dumfries And Galloway, DG12 6BG 5.06 Miles
Donnas Taxis 01461 201111 8 Cumberland Ter, Annan, Dumfries And Galloway, DG12 6DZ 5.11 Miles
Auberge Taxis 01461 207676 82 High St, Annan, Dumfries And Galloway, DG12 6DW 5.17 Miles
Carrs Coaches 016973 31276 Control Tower, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4NS 5.53 Miles
Able Travel 016973 31508 Burnswark Terrace, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4EF 6.08 Miles
Silloth Taxis 016973 31508 Burnswark Terrace, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4EF 6.08 Miles
Solway Private Hire 016973 32310 32 Greenrow Meadows, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4HY 6.37 Miles
Station House Taxis 016973 43148 Station House, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA 6.85 Miles
Thomason Travel 016973 44116 Station House, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA 6.85 Miles
Uk Motorhome Travel 01461 201071 Notwen Road, Lockerbie, Dumfries And Galloway, DG11 3AU 9.03 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Croft Surgery 01697 351207	The Croft Surgery Kirkbride Wigton Cumbria CA7 5JH
Silloth Group Medical Practice 01697 331309	Lawn Terrace Silloth On Solway Wigton Cumbria CA7 4AH
Wigton Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Cross Lane Wigton CA7 9DD
Wigton Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Cross Lane Wigton CA7 9DD
Wigton Group Medical Practice 01697 342254	Wigton Group Medical Prac South End Wigton Cumbria CA7 9QD

Local Stores

Silloth
Caldew Street
Silloth
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 4BY
01697 331368
Store Website
6.02 miles

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SPAR Annan
53
Butts Street
ANNAN
DG12 5BD
01461 204578
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Firth Veterinary Centre
3-5 Ednam Street Annan Dumfriesshire DG12 6EF 01461 202420 mail@firthvets.co.uk Website 5.07 miles

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Ark Veterinary Centre Limited
12 Murray Street Annan Dumfriesshire DG12 6EG 01461 203827 5.13 miles

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Belle Vue Vets Ltd
Syke Park Syke Road Wigton Cumbria CA7 9NE 01697 342174 info@wigtonvets.co.uk Website 8.00 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
8A Station Road Aspatria Wigton Cumbria CA7 2AL 01900 826666 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 11.09 miles

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Richard Martin House
275 Wigton Road Carlisle Cumbria CA2 6JY 01228521393 support@cr-vets.co.uk Website 11.56 miles

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Paragon Veterinary Group
Carlisle House, Townhead Road Dalston Carlisle Cumbria CA5 7JF 01228 710208 vets@paragonvet.com Website 11.61 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Kingmoor Nature Reserves
Kingmoor Sidings Is The Site Of A Once Busy And Grimy Steam Locomotive Depot, Now Echoes To The Sound Of Nature. Although Hidden By The Creeping Blanket Of Vegetation, You Can Still Get A Glimpse Of The Old Turntable And The Floor Of The Old Engine Sheds. Kingmoor Motive Power Depot Once Drew Schoolboys From All Around Carlisle And Beyond, To Marvel At The Spectacle Of Steam. 6 Kingmoor Rd Carlisle Lancashire CA3 9PZ 12.01 miles

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Lower Gelt
Beautiful Woods And Great For Dogs (But Maybe Not For The Type Of Dog That Launches Itself Down Sheer Sided River Banks!) Some Pools For Dog Swimming. A69 Brampton CA8 1SZ 20.11 miles Access Via A69, Take The Turning 'Hayton And Town Head - Car Park For The Woods Is About 200 Yards From The Turn

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Latrigg
A Circular Walk On One Of The Lowest Fells In The Lake District. This Walk Provides Outstanding Views Over Keswick And The Surrounding Area, Including Derwent Water And Bassenthwaite Lake. CA12 4PH 20.78 miles From Keswick, Take The A591 To Carlisle. After The First Roundabout, Take The First Right Turn To Skiddaw. The Car Park Is At The End Of The Narrow Road.

Noble Knott
A Short, Circular Forest Walk With Plenty Of Woodland And Streams To Enjoy. CA12 5TW 21.06 miles From Keswick, Take The A66 Toward Cockermouth. Follow Signs For Braithwaite On The B5292/Whinlatter Pass. Head Through Braithwaite And On To Noble Knott Car Park On Your Left (Identified By A Green Signpost On The Road), Just Following A Lay-By To Your Right.

Talkin Tarn
Its A Quiet Park With A Lake Away From Roads. B6413 21.54 miles Brampton

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Castlerigg Stone Circle
Castlerigg Stone Circle Stands On A Natural Plateau Providing An Excellent Panoramic View Across The Surrounding Fells. It Is Composed Of 38 Free Standing Stones, With Some Being Up To 3 Metres High. It Is One Of Britain’S Earliest Stone Circles Dating Back Between 4,000 - 5,000 Years. CA12 5DN 22.21 miles Keswick Is Located In The North Of The Lake District National Park And Is Well-Signposted.

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