Welcome to Asby

Asby is a small village located in the Eden district of Cumbria, England. The village is situated on the eastern edge of the Lake District National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Asby is a peaceful and quiet village, with a population of around 300 people. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the most notable features of Asby is St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Asby is also home to a number of small businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. The village is known for its strong sense of community, with many residents actively involved in local events and activities. Asby is a great place to visit for those looking for a peaceful and relaxing break in the heart of the English countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
Arlecdon Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Sophie Mccabe	Arlecdon Road Arlecdon Arlecdon Primary School Frizington Cumbria CA26 3XA 1946861409 School Website
Kirkland Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Hazzard	Kirkland Frizington Cumbria CA26 3XU 1946861386 School Website
Frizington Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Sarah Rose	Main Street Frizington Cumbria CA26 3PF 01946810611 School Website
Frizington Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Ms Charlotte Oddie	Main Street Frizington Cumbria CA26 3PF 01946810846 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Annette Savage	Yeathouse Road Frizington Cumbria CA26 3PX 01946810702 School Website
Ennerdale And Kinniside C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr David Moore	Ennerdale Bridge Cleator Cumbria CA23 3AR 01946861402 School Website
Dean Cofe School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Laker	Dean Workington CA14 4TH 1946861408
Distington Community School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Angela Quirk	Church Road Distington Workington Cumbria CA14 5TE 01946830526 School Website
Lakes College - West Cumbria Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Chris Nattress	Hallwood Road Lillyhall Business Park Lillyhall Workington Cumbria CA14 4JN 1946839300 School Website
West Cumbria Learning Centre Pupil Referral Unit Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mrs Daniel Gee	Toll Bar Distington Workington Cumbria CA14 4PJ 01946834848 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Parton The Square, Parton, Cumbria, CA28 6PA 4.99 Miles

Harrington Grecian Terrace, Harrington, Cumbria, CA14 5QQ 5.26 Miles

Whitehaven Station Approach, Off Bransty Row, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6AX 5.44 Miles

Corkickle Station Road, Corkickle, Cumbria, CA28 8AP 5.45 Miles

Workington Belle Isle Place, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2UZ 6.60 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
West Cumbria Chauffeur Service 01946 830339 7 Gilgarran Park, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4RA 2.44 Miles
Ginger Minicabs 01946 815811 23 Jacktrees Rd, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5BD 4.27 Miles
Door 2 Door Taxis 01946 66123 54 Leconfield Street, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5BT 4.30 Miles
Sue's Taxi 01946 817047 Brackenridge, Cleator, Cumbria, CA23 3EA 4.48 Miles
Abbey Cabs 01946 63000 Unit 2C/Sneckyeat Rd Ind Est, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8PF 5.10 Miles
White Line Taxis 01946 66111 Unit 8C/Sneckyeat Rd Ind Est, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8PF 5.10 Miles
A2b Taxis 01946 599407 74 Bransty Rd, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6EY 5.29 Miles
Mike's Taxis Workington 07788 712533 45 Brierydale, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5LH 5.29 Miles
Klr-Travel 01946 834866 30 Church Rd, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5PT 5.34 Miles
Marteeny Taxis 01946 690045 7 Grisedale Cl, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8DF 5.67 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Asby (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Beck No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crossgates D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rowrah D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Arlecdon Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Lamplugh (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fell Dyke D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kirkland D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lamplugh Green D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winder D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moor Place D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gilgarran D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ullock D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mockerkin D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Frizington Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Griffin Close	Griffin Close Medical Centre Griffin Close Frizington Cumbria CA26 3SH
Distington Surgery 01946 830207	The Surgery Hinnings Road, Distington Workington Cumbria CA14 5UR
Cleator Moor Surgery	Birks Road Cleator Moor Cumbria CA25 5HP
Lowther Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	1 Castle Meadows Whitehaven CA28 7RG
Lowther Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	1 Castle Meadows Whitehaven CA28 7RG

Local Stores

Cleator Moor
Leconfield Street
Cleator Moor
Cumbria
CA25 5PX
01946 812517
Store Website
4.31 miles

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SPAR Main Street
1 Main Street
Frizington
CA26 3SA
01946810481
Store Website
2.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Galemire Vets Limited
Galemire Cleator Moor Cumbria CA25 5QX 01946 810295 vets@galemirevets.co.uk Website 4.74 miles
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The Vet Whitehaven
Egremont Road Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 8NH hello@thevetwhitehaven.co.uk Website 5.33 miles
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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
Preston Street Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 9DL 01946 693303 westlakelandvets@gmail.com Website 5.76 miles
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The Veterinary Clinic
Gray Street Workington Cumbria CA14 2NQ 01900 602138 vets@galemirevets.co.uk Website 6.20 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Unit 1, Enterprise Court Derwent Howe Workington Cumbria CA14 3YP 01900 66666 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 6.40 miles
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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
55 Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB 01946 820312 westlakelandvets@gmail.com Website 6.71 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Buttermere
A Dog Friendly Circular Walk Around Buttermere, In The Lake District. Follow The Perimeter Of The Lake, Passing By Some Woodland And Farmland. CA13 9XA 7.72 miles From Keswick, Take The Honister Pass (B5289) Signposted To Buttermere.

Noble Knott
A Short, Circular Forest Walk With Plenty Of Woodland And Streams To Enjoy. CA12 5TW 9.75 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.

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 12.91 miles Keswick Is Located In The North Of The Lake District National Park And Is Well-Signposted.

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 13.46 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.

Great Langdale Valley
A Circular Walk Taking In Part Of The Cumbria Way Towards Chapel Stile And Back Along The Centre Of The Valley With Stunning Scenery Of The Langdale Pikes. LA22 9JU 16.92 miles From Ambleside, Follow Signs For Coniston On The A593. Continue On The B5343 Following Signs For Great Langdale. Pass Through Chapel Stile And Continue On The Road For 3-4 Miles.

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Easedale Tarn
Easedale Tarn Is A Tarn In The Centre Of The Lake District, About Two Miles West Of The Village Of Grasmere. On This Walk, You Will Experience Stunning Scenery. The Walk Consists Of A Gradual Hill For Some Of It, But Has Rewarding Views On A Clear Day. LA22 9TA 18.97 miles From Ambleside, Take The A591 Towards Keswick And Follow The Signs For Grasmere. Turn Onto The B5287. There Is A Car Park Down A Left Turn (Signposted) Called Broadgate Meadow.

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