Welcome to Drigg

Drigg is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated on the west coast of the country, near the Irish Sea. The village is known for its beautiful scenery, with the nearby Lake District National Park providing stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Drigg is also home to a number of historic buildings, including St Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

One of the main attractions in Drigg is the Drigg Beach, which is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and picnicking. The beach is located just a short walk from the village center and offers stunning views of the Irish Sea. Visitors can also explore the nearby sand dunes, which are home to a variety of wildlife, including rabbits, foxes, and birds.

Another popular attraction in Drigg is the Drigg Low Level Railway Station, which is a historic railway station that dates back to the 19th century. The station is now a popular tourist attraction and offers visitors the chance to explore the history of the railway in Cumbria. Visitors can also take a ride on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, which is a narrow-gauge railway that runs through the nearby Lake District National Park.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 10.1°C

Feels Like: 6.1°C

Wind: 25.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Seascale Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Avril Spencer	Crofthead Road Seascale Cumbria CA20 1LZ 01946728403 School Website
Gosforth C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Leanne Long	Wasdale Road Gosforth Seascale Cumbria CA20 1AZ 01946725244 School Website
Waberthwaite C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sandra Cummings	Waberthwaite Millom Cumbria LA19 5YJ 01229717664 School Website
St Begas C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Stellmacher	Longrigg Lane Eskdale Holmrook Cumbria CA19 1TW 01946723259 School Website
Beckermet C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Birkett	Mill Lane Beckermet Cumbria CA21 2YD 01946841221 School Website
Thornhill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Sophie Mccabe	Ehen Road Thornhill Egremont Cumbria CA22 2SJ 1946820402 School Website
Captain Shaws C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Terentius Jackson	Main Street Bootle Millom Cumbria LA19 5TG 01229718279 School Website
Bookwell Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Russell Hardy	Bookwell Egremont Cumbria CA22 2LT 01946820408 School Website
St Bridgets Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzanne Smith	St Bridget's Lane Egremont Cumbria CA22 2BD 01946820320 School Website
West Lakes Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Abby Deeks	Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DQ 01946820356 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Drigg Station Road, Drigg, Cumbria, CA19 1XW 0.28 Miles

Ravenglass For Eskdale Station Hill, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW 1.88 Miles

Seascale Gosforth Road, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1QL 2.48 Miles

Sellafield Station Road, Sellafield, Cumbria, CA20 1RG 3.44 Miles

Braystones [Pathway, Off Un-Named Lane Between, Braystones, Cumbria, CA21 2YW 5.96 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Downton Travel Ltd 01946 820137 33 Ashley Way Queensgate, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2JT 7.94 Miles
Merrett's Taxis 01946 815555 27 Market Pl, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2AG 8.00 Miles
Sterling Cabs 01946 823000 63 Main St, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DB 8.11 Miles
Bigrigg Cabs 01946 810024 Croftlands, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2UX 9.47 Miles
Sue's Taxi 01946 817047 Brackenridge, Cleator, Cumbria, CA23 3EA 9.76 Miles
Ginger Minicabs 01946 815811 23 Jacktrees Rd, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5BD 10.35 Miles
Door 2 Door Taxis 01946 66123 54 Leconfield Street, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5BT 10.52 Miles
Brass Cabs 01946 67070 44 Wasdale Close, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9SZ 11.62 Miles
Abbey Cabs 01946 63000 Unit 2C/Sneckyeat Rd Ind Est, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8PF 11.67 Miles
White Line Taxis 01946 66111 Unit 8C/Sneckyeat Rd Ind Est, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8PF 11.67 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Edgefield D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holmacre D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Drigg Station D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Greenlands D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ravenglass Station D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ravenglass Po Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Drigg Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scawfell Crescent D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gosforth Road (Lcp) Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Seascale Health Centre 01946 728101	Seascale Health Centre Gosforth Road Seascale Cumbria CA20 1PN
Dr B Walker Chapel Lane 01229 718711	Bootle Surgery Chapel Lane Bootle Cumbria LA19 5UE
Copeland Pcn Services Hub 01946 820348	Westcroft House Surgery 66 Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB
Westcroft House Surgery 01946 820348	Westcroft House Surgery 66 Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB
Fellview Healthcare 01946 820203	Beech House Surgery St Bridget's Lane Egremont Cumbria CA22 2BD

Local Stores

Seascale - Gosforth Road
Gosforth Road
Seascale
Cumbria
CA20 1PR
01946 729142
Store Website
2.17 miles

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SPAR Holmrook
Esso Service Station
A595 Holmrook
Holmrook
CA19 1YG
01946724247
Store Website
0.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
66A Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB 01946 820513 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 8.11 miles
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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
55 Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB 01946 820312 westlakelandvets@gmail.com Website 8.11 miles
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Galemire Vets Limited
Galemire Cleator Moor Cumbria CA25 5QX 01946 810295 vets@galemirevets.co.uk Website 10.88 miles
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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
East View Church Street Broughton-In-Furness Cumbria LA20 6HJ 01229 716230 brownemckinney@aol.com 11.43 miles
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The Vet Whitehaven
Egremont Road Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 8NH hello@thevetwhitehaven.co.uk Website 11.78 miles
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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
Preston Street Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 9DL 01946 693303 westlakelandvets@gmail.com Website 12.97 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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

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 14.66 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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Coniston (Coppermines Valley)
This Walk, Starting From The Village Of Coniston, Takes You Up Into The Spectacular Coppermines Valley And Takes In The Copper Heart Stone And Working Waterwheel. LA21 8EH 14.69 miles Head Into Coniston On The A593. Once In The Village, Take The B5285 To The Ruskin Avenue Car Park.

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Tarn Hows
Unnamed Road Ambleside Lancashire LA22 0PP 16.33 miles

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Elterwater
Elterwater Is A Lovely, Small Village With Fantastic Scenery. This Walk Partly Runs Alongside The River Brathay And Is Surrounded By Woodland And Views Of The Hills As You Reach The Top Of The Valley. LA22 9HU 16.47 miles From Ambleside, Take The A593 To Clappersgate And Then Follow The Signs For Elterwater On The B5343. Once You Reach The Village, Turn Left Just Before The Britannia Inn And Reach The National Trust Car Park.

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Tarn Hows
A Circular Walk Amongst The Trees And Around The Edge Of The Water’S Edge Of The Tarn. LA22 0PP 16.61 miles From Ambleside, Take The B5286 To Hawkshead, Following The Signs To Hawkshead Hill, The Signs For Tarn Hows.

Weather Forecast

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