Welcome to Broughton Moor

Broughton Moor is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. The village is situated on the western edge of the Lake District National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its stunning views of the surrounding hills and mountains, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers.

The village of Broughton Moor has a rich history dating back to the Roman times. The village was once a thriving mining community, with coal and iron ore being extracted from the surrounding hills. Today, the village is a quiet and peaceful place, with a small population of around 500 people. The village has a number of amenities, including a post office, a pub, and a village hall.

One of the main attractions of Broughton Moor is its proximity to the Lake District National Park. The park is home to some of the most stunning scenery in the UK, with mountains, lakes, and forests all within easy reach. Visitors to the park can enjoy a range of activities, including hiking, cycling, and water sports. The park is also home to a number of historic sites, including ancient stone circles and Roman ruins. Overall, Broughton Moor is a beautiful and peaceful village that offers visitors a chance to experience the natural beauty of the Lake District National Park.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: -2.7°C

Feels Like: -5.2°C

Wind: 3.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Broughton Moor Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Brotherhood	Broughton Moor Maryport Cumbria CA15 7RZ 01900812433 School Website
Ellenborough Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mr Mark Hazzard	Victory Crescent Maryport Cumbria CA15 7NE 1900812931 School Website
Our Lady And St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Maryport Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqueline Hampson	Ennerdale Road Maryport Cumbria CA15 8HN 1900812582 School Website
Ewanrigg Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Yvonne Craig	Ennerdale Road Maryport Cumbria CA15 8HN 01900812330 School Website
Broughton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Bewsher	Moor Road Great Broughton Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 0YT 01900828971 School Website
Netherton Infant School Community School Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Lynn Millington	Rydal Avenue Maryport Cumbria CA15 7LT 01900812709
Dearham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqui Wilson	Dearham Maryport Cumbria CA15 7HR 01900812518 School Website
Grasslot Infant School Community School Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Chilton	Main Road Grasslot Maryport Cumbria CA15 8BT 01900812268 School Website
Flimby Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tanya Peers	Rye Hill Road Flimby Maryport Cumbria CA15 8PJ 1900812264 School Website
Netherhall School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Tromans	Netherhall Road Maryport Cumbria CA15 6NT 01900813434 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Flimby Station Road, Flimby, Cumbria, CA15 8QN 2.07 Miles

Maryport Millpot Road, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6DA 2.08 Miles

Workington Belle Isle Place, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2UZ 4.65 Miles

Harrington Grecian Terrace, Harrington, Cumbria, CA14 5QQ 6.52 Miles

Aspatria Station Road, Aspatria, Cumbria, CA7 2AW 7.25 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Waffys Private Hire 07918 704089 2 Crerar Close, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 7QY 1.42 Miles
A And K Travel 01900 823665 22 Kirklea, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0NA 1.69 Miles
Airport Services 01900 818629 4 Maple Cl, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 7DF 1.69 Miles
T-Cabs 01900 821489 Arch House, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0YF 1.80 Miles
G And J Taxis 01900 826307 39 Ghyll Bank, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0LL 1.82 Miles
Cooters Cabs 01900 814141 Unit 3/Risehow Ind Est, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8PD 1.90 Miles
Keiths Kabs 01900 818686 48 High St, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6BQ 2.22 Miles
Freefone Taxi 01900 590001 2 Lodge Close, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1QD 2.63 Miles
A And G Taxis 01900 62469 9 Gatehead, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1TN 2.65 Miles
Jacks Taxis 01900 604189 31 High Seaton, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1PD 2.67 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Broughton Moor D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Seaton Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harker Marsh D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Craika Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ellenfoot Drive D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ewanrigg Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ellenborough (Sdc) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Arches D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cedar Crescent D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lineside D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Browside D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Netherton D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ghyll Bank D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Broughton D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meadow Way Netherton D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Alneburgh House - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Alneburgh House Ewanrigg Road Maryport CA15 8EL
Maryport Health Services 01900 815544	Maryport Health Services Alneburgh Hse,Ewanrigg Rd Maryport Cumbria CA15 8EL
Maryport Rugby Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Mealpot Road Maryport CA15 6NE
Maryport Rugby Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Mealpot Road Maryport CA15 6NE
Maryport Rugby Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Mealpot Road Maryport CA15 6NE

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Dearham
Maryport Road
Dearham
CA15 7EE
01900 814374
Store Website
1.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Unit 1A 38 Curzon Street Maryport Cumbria CA15 6DA 01900 816666 2.08 miles

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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Wakefield Road Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 0HR 01900 826666 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 4.23 miles
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The Veterinary Clinic
Gray Street Workington Cumbria CA14 2NQ 01900 602138 vets@galemirevets.co.uk Website 4.51 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 5.38 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
8A Station Road Aspatria Wigton Cumbria CA7 2AL 01900 826666 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 7.35 miles

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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
Preston Street Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 9DL 01946 693303 westlakelandvets@gmail.com Website 11.11 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 11.28 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.

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

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 14.27 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 14.62 miles Keswick Is Located In The North Of The Lake District National Park And Is Well-Signposted.

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 22.48 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 23.81 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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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	4.8°C	4.3°C	3.1°C	2.2°C	1.6°C	6.3°C	12.9°C	17.2°C	18.1°C	14.7°C	10.8°C	9.1°C
Feels Like	2.4°C	1.8°C	0.4°C	-0.7°C	-1.3°C	4.2°C	12.1°C	17°C	18°C	13.9°C	9°C	6.7°C

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Temp	8.2°C	8.1°C	8.2°C	8.7°C	8.4°C	9.1°C	11.7°C	12.9°C	14.3°C	15°C	15.3°C	15.6°C
Feels Like	5.6°C	5.6°C	6°C	6.4°C	6°C	6.9°C	9.8°C	10.8°C	12.3°C	14.5°C	15.2°C	15.6°C

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Temp	14.7°C	10.8°C	7.6°C	6.3°C	5.7°C	5.8°C	6.5°C	7°C	6.9°C	6.3°C	5.4°C	10°C
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