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

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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
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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
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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
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Edgefield D
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Holmacre D
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Drigg Station D
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The Square D
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Stubble Green D
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Carleton D
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Greengarth Hall D
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Mountain View D
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Low Moor D
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Greenlands D
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Ravenglass Station D
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Ravenglass Po
Collection Today available until:16:30
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Drigg Road D
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Scawfell Crescent D
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Gosforth Road (Lcp)
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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
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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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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

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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.
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