Welcome to Brackenthwaite

Brackenthwaite is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated in the northern part of the Lake District National Park, surrounded by beautiful hills and valleys. The village is known for its picturesque scenery and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

The village of Brackenthwaite has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. It was originally a farming community, and many of the old farmhouses and barns still stand today. The village also has a small church, St. John's, which was built in the 19th century and is still in use today. Visitors can take a stroll through the village and admire the historic architecture, or take a hike through the surrounding hills and valleys to experience the natural beauty of the area.

Despite its small size, Brackenthwaite has a strong sense of community. The village has a local pub, The Black Bull, which serves traditional English food and drink. There is also a village hall where residents can gather for events and activities. The village is home to a small primary school, which serves the surrounding area. Overall, Brackenthwaite is a charming and peaceful village that offers visitors a glimpse into rural life in England.

Local Schools

School	Details
Castle Carrock School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Anna Carroll	Castle Carrock Brampton Cumbria CA8 9LU 01228670393 School Website
Hayton C Of E Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Threlkeld-Brown	Hayton Brampton Cumbria CA8 9HR 01228670491 School Website
Hallbankgate Village School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Clare Hutton	Hallbankgate Brampton Cumbria CA8 2NJ 01697746237 School Website
Great Corby Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Kirsty Fox	Great Corby Carlisle Cumbria CA4 8NE 01228560399 School Website
Armathwaite School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Hepworth	Armathwaite Station Road Carlisle Cumbria CA4 9PW 01697472296 School Website
Warwick Bridge Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Ashton	Warwick Bridge Carlisle Cumbria CA4 8RE 01228560390 School Website
Brampton Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Clark	Sawmill Lane Brampton Cumbria CA8 1BZ 01697742158 School Website
William Howard School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Kath Pigdon	Longtown Road Brampton Cumbria CA8 1AR 01697745700 School Website
Kirby Moor School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Blaylock	Longtown Road Brampton Cumbria CA8 2AB 1697742598
Cumwhinton School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Eleanor Dobson	School Road Cumwhinton Carlisle Cumbria CA4 8DU 01228560400 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Brampton (Cumbria) [Un-Named Lane Off A689], Near Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1HW 4.32 Miles

Armathwaite Station Road, Armathwaite, Cumbria, CA4 9PL 5.05 Miles

Wetheral Wetheral, Wetheral, Cumbria, CA4 8JP 5.07 Miles

Lazonby And Kirkoswald Seat Hill, Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1DL 7.42 Miles

Carlisle Court Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1QZ 9.09 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Brampton Cars 016977 42851 5 Irthing Walk, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1PH 4.88 Miles
Airbus 2000 016977 3735 Beck Lane, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1NF 5.07 Miles
Wetherall Taxis 01228 561112 17 Faustin Hill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8JZ 5.25 Miles
Cook Alastair 01228 401022 74 Edgehill Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3PR 7.65 Miles
Prestige Taxi 07928 679598 Argyll Drive, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3PB 7.79 Miles
Executive Cabs Ltd 01228 529957 410 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2RU 7.98 Miles
Carlisle Drivers 01228 515818 Stephenson Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3NX 7.99 Miles
Executive Cars 01228 524010 310 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2BX 8.30 Miles
Barry's Taxi 07766 700020 103 Cant Cr, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4JJ 8.57 Miles
Beeline Taxis 01228 534440 35 London Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2JZ 8.78 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Weaving Beech House 01228 560854	Beech House Corby Hill Carlisle Cumbria CA4 8PL
Brampton Medical Practice 01697 72551	Brampton Medical Practice 4 Market Place, Brampton Carlisle Cumbria CA8 1NL
White Lion	17 High Cross Street Brampton CA8 1RP
Dr Weaving Yew Tree Cottage	Wetherall Carlisle Cumbria CA4 8JD
Brampton Community Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Union Lane Brampton CA8 1BX

Local Stores

Warwick Bridge - Carlisle
King George Court
Warwick Bridge
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA4 8SA
01228 562863
Store Website
4.93 miles

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SPAR Corby Hill
Corby Hill Garage
Carlisle
CA4 8PL
01228 560434
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Solway Equine Vets Ltd
Office No 3 Geltside Farm Brampton Cumbria CA8 1TA info@solwayequinevets.co.uk Website 4.21 miles

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Capontree Veterinary Centre
Greenhill Brampton Cumbria CA8 1SU 01697 72318 info@capontreevets.co.uk Website 4.86 miles
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Oak Tree Surgery
Orchard Yard Wetheral Carlisle Cumbria CA4 8JA 01228 710208 vets@paragonvet.com Website 5.22 miles


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Coomara Veterinary Practice
Coomara Carleton Carlisle Cumbria CA4 0BU 01228 524740 coomara@coomara.co.uk 6.54 miles

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Craig Robinson Vets Ltd
6 Wavell Drive Rosehill Industrial Estate Carlisle Cumbria CA1 2ST 01228 521393 support@cr-vets.co.uk Website 7.62 miles
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Falcon Veterinary Group
330 London Road Carlisle Cumbria CA1 3ER 01228 558833 info@falconvet.co.uk Website 7.83 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Talkin Tarn
Its A Quiet Park With A Lake Away From Roads. B6413 3.68 miles Brampton

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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 4.11 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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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 10.11 miles

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Greenlee Lough
NE47 7AN 15.15 miles Follow The B6318 To The Crossroads With The National Park Centre At Once Brewed. Take The Turning Signposted Steel Rigg.

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 15.25 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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Falstone
A Walk Around Riverbanks And An Old Railway Line, In Use Between 1862-1958. The Railway Line Was Once Part Of The Border Counties Railway. NE48 1AA 24.01 miles Leave The A69 & Take The A6079 North. Turn Left Onto The B6318 To Chollerford, Then Take The B6320 To Bellingham, At The Roundabout. Turn Left From Bellingham & Follow The Signs For Kielder Water & Forest. Just Before The Reservoir, Turn Right Into Falstone.

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