Welcome to Cummersdale

Cummersdale is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the city of Carlisle and is home to a population of around 1,500 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The River Caldew runs through the village, providing a picturesque backdrop for visitors.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. In the 19th century, Cummersdale was a thriving industrial hub, with several mills and factories operating in the area. Today, the village is a peaceful and quiet place, with a strong sense of community. There are several local amenities, including a post office, a primary school, and a pub.

Despite its small size, Cummersdale has a lot to offer visitors. The village is surrounded by stunning countryside, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. The River Caldew is a popular spot for anglers, with a variety of fish species to be found in its waters. The village is also home to several historic buildings, including St Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. Overall, Cummersdale is a charming and welcoming village that is well worth a visit.

Local Schools

School	Details
Cummersdale School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Jones	Cummersdale Carlisle Cumbria CA2 6BD 01228592087 School Website
Newlaithes Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Willows	Langrigg Road Carlisle Cumbria CA2 6DX 01228525756 School Website
Newlaithes Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr A Cannon	Langrigg Road Carlisle Cumbria CA2 6DX 01228512768 School Website
St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Luke Denny	Kirklands Road Carlisle Cumbria CA2 4JD 1228401800 School Website
Robert Ferguson Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Graham Frost	East Dale Street Denton Holme Carlisle Cumbria CA2 5LA 01228535091 School Website
Upperby Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Burns	Uldale Road Upperby Carlisle Cumbria CA2 4JT 01228815460 School Website
Gillford Centre Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Rachel Clark	Upperby Road Carlisle Cumbria CA2 4JE 01228226957 School Website
Richard Rose Morton Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Richard Mcguire	Wigton Road Carlisle Cumbria CA2 6LB 01228822644 School Website
The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School Church Of England Voluntary Aided Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Nuttall	Harold Street Currock Carlisle Cumbria CA2 4HG 01228590794 School Website
St Bedes Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Mcmillan	Strathclyde Avenue Carlisle Cumbria CA2 7DS 01228528274 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Carlisle Court Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1QZ 1.67 Miles

Dalston Station Road, Dalston, Cumbria, CA5 7LT 2.19 Miles

Wetheral Wetheral, Wetheral, Cumbria, CA4 8JP 4.83 Miles

Armathwaite Station Road, Armathwaite, Cumbria, CA4 9PL 8.32 Miles

Wigton Station Road, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA 8.93 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Metro Taxis 01228 522088 Norfolk Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5JA 1.14 Miles
Barry's Taxi 07766 700020 103 Cant Cr, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4JJ 1.24 Miles
Radio Taxis 01228 527575 Unit 10 Robert Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5AN 1.53 Miles
Beeline Taxis 01228 534440 35 London Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2JZ 1.65 Miles
Prestige Travel Carlisle 07783 746060 37 Yewdale Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7SP 1.71 Miles
Radio Taxis 01228 527575 Millrace Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5RS 1.98 Miles
Carlisle Drivers 01228 515818 Stephenson Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3NX 2.02 Miles
Prestige Taxi 07928 679598 Argyll Drive, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3PB 2.13 Miles
Cook Alastair 01228 401022 74 Edgehill Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3PR 2.18 Miles
Executive Cars 01228 524010 310 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2BX 2.34 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Lowry Street D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chestnut Hill D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mount Pleasant Po Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Morton Po Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Levens Drive D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Low Moor Ave. Blackwell D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Street D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Currock Park Avenue D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lingey Close Head (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Newby West D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Rigg Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stonegarth D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St. James Church D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lamb Street D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Morton Surgery	Langrigg Road Carlisle Cumbria CA2 6DT
Dr Britton 42 Blackwell Road 01228 531975	42 Blackwell Road Carlisle Cumbria CA2 4EQ
Cumbria Health On Call Extended Access 01228 514830	Hilltop Heights London Road Carlisle Cumbria CA1 2NS
Eden Medical Group 01228 524477	The Eden Medical Group Port Road Carlisle Cumbria CA2 7AJ
Fusehill Medical Practice 01228 527559	Fusehill Medical Centre Fusehill Street Carlisle Cumbria CA1 2HE

Local Stores

Morton
Stonegarth Road
Morton
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA2 6PD
01228 524753
Store Website
1.09 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Currock Road
CURROCK ROAD
CARLISLE
CARLISLE
CA2 4AS
01228524386
Store Website
1.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Richard Martin House
275 Wigton Road Carlisle Cumbria CA2 6JY 01228521393 support@cr-vets.co.uk Website 1.12 miles

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Coomara Veterinary Practice
Chertsey House Chertsey Grove Carlisle Cumbria CA1 2QX 01228 524740 admin@coomara.co.uk Website 1.72 miles

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Falcon Veterinary Group
330 London Road Carlisle Cumbria CA1 3ER 01228 558833 info@falconvet.co.uk Website 1.92 miles
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Ashlea Veterinary Centre Ltd
Unit 2B Port Road Business Park Carlisle Cumbria CA2 7AF 01228 549177 vetsoffice@ashleavets.co.uk Website 1.92 miles
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Paragon Veterinary Group
Carlisle House, Townhead Road Dalston Carlisle Cumbria CA5 7JF 01228 710208 vets@paragonvet.com Website 2.53 miles
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Carlisle Vets4pets Ltd
Unit C 54 Scotland Road Carlisle Cumbria CA3 9DB 01228 547956 carlisle@vets4pets.com Website 2.65 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.71 miles

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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 8.90 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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Talkin Tarn
Its A Quiet Park With A Lake Away From Roads. B6413 10.19 miles Brampton

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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 17.15 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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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 18.63 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 20.12 miles Keswick Is Located In The North Of The Lake District National Park And Is Well-Signposted.

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