Welcome to Busk

Busk is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated in the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is surrounded by beautiful hills and valleys. The village is known for its picturesque scenery and is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the natural beauty of the area. Busk is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the St. Matthew's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

One of the main attractions in Busk is the walking trails that run through the village and the surrounding countryside. The trails offer stunning views of the hills and valleys and are a great way to explore the area. There are also a number of cycling routes in the area, which are popular with both locals and visitors. The village is also home to a number of pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy traditional Cumbrian cuisine and locally brewed ale.

Busk is a peaceful and tranquil village that offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is a great place to relax and unwind, and the friendly locals are always happy to welcome visitors. Whether you are looking for a quiet retreat or an active holiday, Busk has something to offer everyone. With its stunning scenery, historic buildings, and friendly atmosphere, Busk is a must-visit destination for anyone visiting Cumbria.

Local Schools

School	Details
Kirkoswald C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Greta Ellis	Kirkoswald Penrith Cumbria CA10 1EN 01768898461 School Website
Lazonby C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Davies	Lazonby Penrith Cumbria CA10 1BL 01768898458 School Website
Langwathby C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Hay	Salkeld Road Langwathby Penrith Cumbria CA10 1ND 01768881295 School Website
Samuel Kings School Foundation School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Gill Jackson	Church Road Alston Cumbria CA9 3QU 01434381236 School Website
Culgaith C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Lynn Dobinson	Culgaith Penrith Cumbria CA10 1QL 0 176888655 School Website
Alston Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gill Jackson	Garrigill Road Alston Cumbria CA9 3UF 01434381236 School Website
Armathwaite School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Hepworth	Armathwaite Station Road Carlisle Cumbria CA4 9PW 01697472296 School Website
Milburn School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Nick Page	Milburn Penrith Cumbria CA10 1TN 01768361514 School Website
Plumpton School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Penny	Plumpton Penrith Cumbria CA11 9PA 01768894247 School Website
High Hesket C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Harvey	High Hesket Carlisle Cumbria CA4 0HU 01697473386 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lazonby And Kirkoswald Seat Hill, Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1DL 3.82 Miles

Langwathby Stoney Bank / A686, Langwathby, Cumbria, CA10 1NZ 5.05 Miles

Armathwaite Station Road, Armathwaite, Cumbria, CA4 9PL 7.43 Miles

Penrith Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7JQ 9.64 Miles

Brampton (Cumbria) [Un-Named Lane Off A689], Near Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1HW 12.22 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Alston Taxis 07990 593855 Middle Fell Guest House, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3LD 8.18 Miles
Ace Taxis 01768 890731 8 Apple Tree Gdns, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8WG 8.84 Miles
Town Taxis Penrith 01768 868268 24 Laburnum Way, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8UJ 8.90 Miles
Blackline Taxis 01768 865070 64 Pennine Way, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8EA 9.03 Miles
Access Taxis 01768 840629 21 Rimington Way, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8TG 9.12 Miles
Thomas Taxis 07867 647489 18 Fell Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8AD 9.15 Miles
Lakeland Travel Ltd 01768 865722 1A Sandgate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7TP 9.28 Miles
Express Taxis 01768 890890 1A Sandgate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7TP 9.28 Miles
Penrith Taxis 01768 899298 33-34 Sandgate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7TJ 9.32 Miles
Bain's Taxis 01768 866633 24 Carleton Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8JN 9.35 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Unthank Gamelsby D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gamelsby (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:15:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Renwick D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parkhead Renwick D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Kirkoswald D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ousby (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:14:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hunsonby D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lazonby Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Row Head D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Croglin Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Winskill D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Kirkoswald Surgery 01768 898560	The Surgery Kirkoswald Penrith Cumbria CA10 1DQ
Alston Medical Practice 01434 381214	The Surgery Cottage Hospital Alston Cumbria CA9 3QX
Temple Sowerby Medical Practice 01768 361232	Linden Park Temple Sowerby Penrith Cumbria CA10 1RW
Cumbria Partnership Nhsft 01228 602000	Voreda House Portland Place Penrith Cumbria CA11 7BF
Court Thorn Surgery 01697 473548	Court Thorn Surgery Low Hesket Carlisle Cumbria CA4 0HP

Local Stores

Lazonby
Henderson Buildings
Lazonby
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 1BG
01768 898210
Store Website
4.33 miles

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SPAR Alston
Townfoot Garage
Station Road
Alston
CA9 3HY
01434 382425
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Old Stone Vets
6 Skelgillside Nenthead Road Alston Cumbria CA9 3TR 01434 381792 oldstonevets@yahoo.co.uk Website 7.48 miles

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Frame Swift And Partners Llp
The Veterinary Centre Carleton Penrith Cumbria CA11 8TZ 01768 862454 vets@frameswiftandpartners.co.uk Website 8.65 miles
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Rowcliffe House Vets Ltd
Rowcliffe House Crown Square Penrith Cumbria CA11 7AB 01768 865661 9.41 miles

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Vets4pets Penrith Ltd
Inside Pets At Home, Unit 6 Castle Retail Park Ullswater Rd Penrith Cumbria CA11 7JQ 01768 866 540 penrith@vets4pets.com Website 9.65 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Veterinary Vision Ltd
Signal House Gillan Way Penrith Cumbria CA11 9BP 01768 877255 info@veterinaryvision.co.uk Website 10.03 miles
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The Sheep Centre
D &Amp; C Fawcett Ltd Hoghouse Hill Road Newbiggin, Stainton Penrith Cumbria CA11 0GN 01768 890935 enquiries@sheepbreeding.co.uk Website 10.93 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 9.86 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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Talkin Tarn
Its A Quiet Park With A Lake Away From Roads. B6413 11.80 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 12.50 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 17.17 miles

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Greenlee Lough
NE47 7AN 17.82 miles Follow The B6318 To The Crossroads With The National Park Centre At Once Brewed. Take The Turning Signposted Steel Rigg.

Low Force To High Force
Fitzhugh Library Newbiggin 19.95 miles Start At Bowlees Visitors Centre

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