Welcome to Bigrigg

Bigrigg is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated on the west coast of the county, near the Irish Sea. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, which is popular with walkers and hikers. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including St. John's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

Bigrigg has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement in the area dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was once a thriving mining community, with coal mining being the main industry in the area. However, the decline of the mining industry in the 20th century led to a decline in the village's population. Today, Bigrigg is a quiet and peaceful village, with a population of around 300 people.

Despite its small size, Bigrigg has a strong sense of community, with a number of local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, which serves as a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike. Bigrigg is also well-connected to the rest of Cumbria, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities. Overall, Bigrigg is a charming and welcoming village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 9.6°C

Feels Like: 4.7°C

Wind: 34.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Moor Row Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Jacqui Beavis	Moor Row Cumbria CA24 3JW 01946810620 School Website
Valley Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Jardine	Whinlatter Road Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 8DA 01946694152 School Website
St Patricks Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Gayle / Lisa Wilkinson / Pritchard	Todholes Road Cleator Moor Cumbria CA25 5DG 01946810513 School Website
Hensingham Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cate Floyd	Main Street Yanwath Primary School Penrith Cumbria CA28 8QZ 1946690021 School Website
The Whitehaven Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Nigel Youngman	Cleator Moor Road Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 8TY 1946595400 School Website
Montreal C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Laura Freestone And Sam Little	Ennerdale Road Cleator Moor Cumbria CA25 5LW 01946811347 School Website
Cleator Moor Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Wilson	Ennerdale Road Wath Brow Cleator Moor Cumbria CA25 5LW 01946811189 School Website
St Gregory And St Patricks Catholic Infant School Voluntary Aided School Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Kirsty Rowell	Esk Avenue Corkickle Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 8AJ 01946595010 School Website
Mayfield School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Kidd	Moresby Road Hensingham Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 8TU 01946691253 School Website
St Bees School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Robin Silk	Wood Lane St Bees Cumbria CA27 0DS 1946828000 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
St Bees Main Street, St Bees, Cumbria, CA27 0BZ 1.80 Miles

Corkickle Station Road, Corkickle, Cumbria, CA28 8AP 2.26 Miles

Whitehaven Station Approach, Off Bransty Row, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6AX 3.09 Miles

Nethertown [Un-Named Lane Off Nethertown Road], Nethertown, Cumbria, CA22 2UG 3.45 Miles

Parton The Square, Parton, Cumbria, CA28 6PA 4.14 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bigrigg Cabs 01946 810024 Croftlands, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2UX 0.93 Miles
Abbey Cabs 01946 63000 Unit 2C/Sneckyeat Rd Ind Est, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8PF 1.29 Miles
White Line Taxis 01946 66111 Unit 8C/Sneckyeat Rd Ind Est, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8PF 1.29 Miles
Brass Cabs 01946 67070 44 Wasdale Close, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9SZ 1.30 Miles
Door 2 Door Taxis 01946 66123 54 Leconfield Street, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5BT 1.37 Miles
Marteeny Taxis 01946 690045 7 Grisedale Cl, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8DF 1.39 Miles
Bell Taxis 01946 66666 15 Derwentwater Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9RQ 1.39 Miles
Ginger Minicabs 01946 815811 23 Jacktrees Rd, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5BD 1.49 Miles
Sue's Taxi 01946 817047 Brackenridge, Cleator, Cumbria, CA23 3EA 1.77 Miles
Downton Travel 01946 691511 Meadow Rd, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9HY 1.97 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Scalegill Moor Row D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moor Row D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bigrigg D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Springfield Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kirkstone Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rutland Avenue D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gale Mire D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mirehouse Po Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Woodend Station Bigrigg D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cleator D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapel House D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kinniside Avenue D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co-Op Cleator Moor Po Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bowthorn Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crossfield Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cleator Moor Surgery	Birks Road Cleator Moor Cumbria CA25 5HP
Fellview Healthcare 01946 820203	Beech House Surgery St Bridget's Lane Egremont Cumbria CA22 2BD
Westcroft House Surgery 01946 820348	Westcroft House Surgery 66 Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB
Copeland Pcn Services Hub 01946 820348	Westcroft House Surgery 66 Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB
Flatt Walks	Flatt Walks Health Centre Castle Mews Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 7QE

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Bigrigg
Parkhouse Service Station
Bigrigg
Egremont
CA22 2TL
01946 817142
Store Website
0.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Galemire Vets Limited
Galemire Cleator Moor Cumbria CA25 5QX 01946 810295 vets@galemirevets.co.uk Website 0.88 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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The Vet Whitehaven
Egremont Road Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 8NH hello@thevetwhitehaven.co.uk Website 1.38 miles
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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
55 Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB 01946 820312 westlakelandvets@gmail.com Website 2.29 miles
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Animals Treated
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
66A Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB 01946 820513 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 2.29 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
Preston Street Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 9DL 01946 693303 westlakelandvets@gmail.com Website 2.59 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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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 8.49 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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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 11.50 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 14.88 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 17.74 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 18.52 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 19.13 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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Elterwater
Elterwater Is A Lovely, Small Village With Fantastic Scenery. This Walk Partly Runs Alongside The River Brathay And Is Surrounded By Woodland And Views Of The Hills As You Reach The Top Of The Valley. LA22 9HU 21.45 miles From Ambleside, Take The A593 To Clappersgate And Then Follow The Signs For Elterwater On The B5343. Once You Reach The Village, Turn Left Just Before The Britannia Inn And Reach The National Trust Car Park.

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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