Welcome to Blennerhasset

Blennerhasset is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Ellen and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic church, St. John's, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is a popular attraction for visitors to the area.

In addition to its historic church, Blennerhasset is also home to a number of other interesting landmarks and attractions. One of the most notable of these is the Blennerhasset War Memorial, which was erected in memory of the local men who lost their lives in World War I. The memorial is a striking structure and is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought for their country.

Despite its small size, Blennerhasset is a vibrant and welcoming community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and a pub. There are also a number of local events and activities that take place throughout the year, including a popular annual village fete. Whether you are a local resident or a visitor to the area, Blennerhasset is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit.

Local Schools

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Blennerhasset School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jillian Harrison-Longworth	Blennerhasset Wigton Cumbria CA7 3RL 01697320677 School Website
St Michaels C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Polly Page	Bothel Wigton Cumbria CA7 2HN 01697320632 School Website
Aspatria Richmond Hill School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Blair	Aspatria Wigton Cumbria CA7 3BQ 01697320650 School Website
Beacon Hill Community School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Tom Hailwood	Market Square Aspatria Wigton Cumbria CA7 3EZ 01697320509 School Website
Plumbland C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Mckie	Parsonby Aspatria Wigton Cumbria CA7 2DQ 01697320628 School Website
St Matthews C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Harrison	Westnewton Wigton Cumbria CA7 3NT 01697320545 School Website
Oughterside Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Kirkbride	Aspatria Wigton Cumbria CA7 2PY 01697320579 School Website
Ireby C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Michael John	Ireby Wigton Cumbria CA7 1DS 01697371367 School Website
Boltons C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Pitcher	Bolton Low Houses Wigton Cumbria CA7 8PA 01697342217 School Website
Holme St Cuthbert School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Fleming	Mawbray Maryport Cumbria CA15 6QZ 01900881242 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Aspatria Station Road, Aspatria, Cumbria, CA7 2AW 2.22 Miles

Wigton Station Road, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA 6.55 Miles

Maryport Millpot Road, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6DA 9.33 Miles

Flimby Station Road, Flimby, Cumbria, CA15 8QN 10.82 Miles

Dalston Station Road, Dalston, Cumbria, CA5 7LT 13.02 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cars 07733 778007 1 S View, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6PQ 6.13 Miles
Station House Taxis 016973 43148 Station House, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA 6.53 Miles
Thomason Travel 016973 44116 Station House, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA 6.53 Miles
Iains Taxis 017687 36333 Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QP 6.62 Miles
Iains Taxis 01758 736333 Rose Cottage, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QP 6.62 Miles
Michaels Taxis 01900 821441 7 Highfield Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9JF 7.30 Miles
Cockermouth Taxi Co 01900 826649 17 Grassmoor Av, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9AF 7.57 Miles
Solway Private Hire 016973 32310 32 Greenrow Meadows, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4HY 8.11 Miles
Eric's Taxis 07879 118222 Lamplugh Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QN 8.35 Miles
Carrs Coaches 016973 31276 Control Tower, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4NS 8.60 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Aspatria Medical Group 01697 320209	West Street Health Centre West Street Aspatria Cumbria CA7 3HH
Wigton Group Medical Practice 01697 342254	Wigton Group Medical Prac South End Wigton Cumbria CA7 9QD
Wigton Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Cross Lane Wigton CA7 9DD
Wigton Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Cross Lane Wigton CA7 9DD
Isel Road - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Cockermouth Health Centre Isel Road Cockermouth CA13 9HT

Local Stores

Aspatria
32 King Street
Aspatria
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 3AA
01697 320605
shop.4591@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.98 miles

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SPAR Aspatria
16 - 16a
Queen Street
Aspatria
CA7 3AR
01697 320333
Store Website
1.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
8A Station Road Aspatria Wigton Cumbria CA7 2AL 01900 826666 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 2.15 miles

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Belle Vue Vets Ltd
Syke Park Syke Road Wigton Cumbria CA7 9NE 01697 342174 info@wigtonvets.co.uk Website 6.48 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Wakefield Road Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 0HR 01900 826666 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 7.58 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Unit 1A 38 Curzon Street Maryport Cumbria CA15 6DA 01900 816666 9.33 miles

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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Millcroft Veterinary Surgery Southey Industrial Estate Keswick Cumbria CA12 5NR 01768 772590 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 12.19 miles


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Paragon Veterinary Group
Carlisle House, Townhead Road Dalston Carlisle Cumbria CA5 7JF 01228 710208 vets@paragonvet.com Website 12.76 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Noble Knott
A Short, Circular Forest Walk With Plenty Of Woodland And Streams To Enjoy. CA12 5TW 10.80 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.

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 11.39 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.

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

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 15.41 miles From Keswick, Take The Honister Pass (B5289) Signposted To Buttermere.

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 16.52 miles

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Holcombe Hill
The Walk Starts From A Public Footpath Opposite A Free Carpark Down From The Shoulder Of Mutton Pub. The Path Leads To A Cobbled Road, Take A Right And Then A Left To Go Up The Hill. There Is A Open Flat Incline Path For Wheel Chairs And Prams Etc. At The Top Of The Hill Is Peel Tower, On Some Days You Can Go Up It. Otherwise At The Top Is Marshy And Can Be Windy And Damp. Beautiful Heather And Scenery To Be Enjoyed. Approx An Hour And Half Walk. Fir Bank Skirsgill Ln Eamont Bridge Penrith CA10 2BQ 22.71 miles 300 Yards Down From Shoulder Of Mutton Theres Is A Small Car Park . On The Other Side Of The Road There Is A Public Footpath That Leads To A Cobble Road. Follow Up The Hill.

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