Welcome to Dovenby

Dovenby is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles west of the town of Cockermouth and 10 miles east of the coastal town of Workington. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Bridget's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

The village of Dovenby has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. In the 19th century, the village was a hub for the local coal mining industry, with several mines operating in the area. Today, Dovenby is a quiet and peaceful village, with a population of around 300 people. The village is home to a number of small businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village hall.

One of the main attractions of Dovenby is its proximity to the Lake District National Park, which is just a short drive away. The park is home to some of the most stunning scenery in the UK, with mountains, lakes, and forests providing a beautiful backdrop for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. Dovenby is also close to the coast, with several beaches within easy reach, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy spending time outdoors.

Local Schools

School	Details
Bridekirk Dovenby C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Julia Fish	Dovenby Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 0PG 01900829889 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
St Bridgets C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Lisa Hemingway	Brigham Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 0TU 01900825689 School Website
Dearham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqui Wilson	Dearham Maryport Cumbria CA15 7HR 01900812518 School Website
Fairfield Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Steele	Gallowbarrow Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 0DX 1900821133 School Website
Broughton Moor Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Brotherhood	Broughton Moor Maryport Cumbria CA15 7RZ 01900812433 School Website
Cockermouth School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Richard King	Castlegate Drive Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 9HF 1900898888 School Website
All Saints C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Smallwood	Slatefell Drive Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 9BH 01900823431 School Website
Crosscanonby St Johns C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Amanda Pitcher	Garborough Close Crosby Maryport Cumbria CA15 6RX 01900812326 School Website
Eaglesfield Paddle C Of E Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dawn Watson	Eaglesfield Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 0QY 01900823188 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Maryport Millpot Road, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6DA 4.04 Miles

Flimby Station Road, Flimby, Cumbria, CA15 8QN 4.60 Miles

Aspatria Station Road, Aspatria, Cumbria, CA7 2AW 5.60 Miles

Workington Belle Isle Place, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2UZ 6.82 Miles

Harrington Grecian Terrace, Harrington, Cumbria, CA14 5QQ 8.31 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
T-Cabs 01900 821489 Arch House, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0YF 1.49 Miles
A And K Travel 01900 823665 22 Kirklea, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0NA 1.67 Miles
G And J Taxis 01900 826307 39 Ghyll Bank, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0LL 1.71 Miles
Cockermouth Taxi Co 01900 826649 17 Grassmoor Av, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9AF 2.61 Miles
Eric's Taxis 07879 118222 Lamplugh Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QN 2.70 Miles
Michaels Taxis 01900 821441 7 Highfield Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9JF 2.81 Miles
Waffys Private Hire 07918 704089 2 Crerar Close, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 7QY 3.34 Miles
Airport Services 01900 818629 4 Maple Cl, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 7DF 3.42 Miles
Keiths Kabs 01900 818686 48 High St, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6BQ 4.22 Miles
Freefone Taxi 01900 590001 2 Lodge Close, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1QD 4.23 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dovenby D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dovenby School D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tallantire Hall D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Bridekirk D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Broughton D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Papcastle D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greenbank Papcastle D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ghyll Bank D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Low Brigham D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Laureates D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Broughton D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Isel Road - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Cockermouth Health Centre Isel Road Cockermouth CA13 9HT
Isel Road - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Cockermouth Health Centre Isel Road Cockermouth CA13 9HT
Isel Road - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Cockermouth Health Centre Isel Road Cockermouth CA13 9HT
Cumbria Medical Services Ltd 01900 233170	Cockermouth Comm Hosp Isel Road Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 9HT
Castlegate And Derwent Surgery 01900 705750	Cockermouth Health Centre Isel Road Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 9HT

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Oakhurst
LAMPLUGH ROAD
COCKERMOUTH
CA13 0QT
01900269892
Store Website
2.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Wakefield Road Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 0HR 01900 826666 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 2.11 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Unit 1A 38 Curzon Street Maryport Cumbria CA15 6DA 01900 816666 4.04 miles

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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
8A Station Road Aspatria Wigton Cumbria CA7 2AL 01900 826666 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 5.70 miles

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The Veterinary Clinic
Gray Street Workington Cumbria CA14 2NQ 01900 602138 vets@galemirevets.co.uk Website 6.59 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 7.48 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 12.07 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 9.16 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 11.65 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 11.91 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 12.38 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 20.88 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 22.00 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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