Welcome to Dufton

Dufton is a small village located in the Eden district of Cumbria, England. It is situated at the foot of the Pennines and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its traditional architecture, with many of the buildings dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The village is also home to a number of historic landmarks, including St. Cuthbert's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

One of the main attractions of Dufton is its location in the heart of the Pennines. The village is surrounded by stunning countryside, with rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque valleys. There are a number of walking and cycling routes in the area, including the Pennine Way, which passes through the village. Visitors can also explore the nearby Dufton Pike, a hill that offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Despite its small size, Dufton has a strong sense of community. The village is home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a village shop, and a pub. There are also a number of community events held throughout the year, including a village fete and a Christmas market. Overall, Dufton is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into traditional English life, as well as access to some of the most beautiful countryside in the country.

Local Weather

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Temp: 0.2°C

Feels Like: -4.9°C

Wind: 12.1 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Long Marton School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Smith	Long Marton Appleby In Westmorland Cumbria CA16 6BT 01768361397 School Website
Appleby Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Elaine Sargent	Battlebarrow Appleby-In-Westmorland Cumbria CA16 6XU 1768351580 School Website
Appleby Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher David Spruce	Station Road Appleby In Westmorland Cumbria CA16 6TX 01768351431 School Website
Milburn School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Nick Page	Milburn Penrith Cumbria CA10 1TN 01768361514 School Website
Kirkby Thore School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Neal Banner	Kirkby Thore Penrith Cumbria CA10 1UU 01768361497 School Website
Bolton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ruth Elstone	Bolton Appleby In Westmorland Cumbria CA16 6AW 01768361511 School Website
Temple Sowerby C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karl Laithwaite	Temple Sowerby Penrith Cumbria CA10 1RZ 01768361512 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
Morland Area C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Donnelly-Stott	Morland Penrith Cumbria CA10 3AT 01931714668 School Website
Warcop C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Linsley	Warcop Appleby In Westmorland Cumbria CA16 6NX 01768341471 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Appleby Clifford Street, Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6TT 2.78 Miles

Langwathby Stoney Bank / A686, Langwathby, Cumbria, CA10 1NZ 8.35 Miles

Penrith Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7JQ 11.40 Miles

Kirkby Stephen Wiseber Road, Near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4LE 12.30 Miles

Lazonby And Kirkoswald Seat Hill, Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1DL 13.07 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mmk Appleby Taxis 017683 53106 Long Marton Rd, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6XX 2.49 Miles
Appleby Travel 017683 52220 16 Boroughgate, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6XB 3.03 Miles
Appleby Cars 07895 900991 9 High Wiend, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6RD 3.09 Miles
Appleby Taxis 017683 52772 Unit 3/Horsepower House/Crosscroft Ind Est, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6HX 3.22 Miles
J V R Taxis 017683 52382 Mid Town Farmhouse, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6LU 3.94 Miles
B D Taxis 017683 71682 1 Riverside Cottages, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4PH 9.58 Miles
Ace Taxis 01768 890731 8 Apple Tree Gdns, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8WG 10.26 Miles
Town Taxis Penrith 01768 868268 24 Laburnum Way, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8UJ 10.46 Miles
Access Taxis 01768 840629 21 Rimington Way, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8TG 10.52 Miles
Blackline Taxis 01768 865070 64 Pennine Way, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8EA 10.85 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Eden Primary Care Network Hub 017683 51584	Appleby Medical Practice The Riverside Building Chapel Street, Appleby Cumbria CA16 6QR
Appleby Medical Practice 01768 351584	The Riverside Building Chapel Street Appleby Cumbria CA16 6QR
Temple Sowerby Medical Practice 01768 361232	Linden Park Temple Sowerby Penrith Cumbria CA10 1RW
Brough Medical Centre	Main Street Brough Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4AY
Shap Medical Practice 01931 716230	Shap Health Centre Peggy Nut Croft, Shap Penrith Cumbria CA10 3LW

Local Stores

Appleby In Westmoreland - The Sands
The Sands
Appleby-In-Westmorland
Cumbria
CA16 6XN
01768 352842
Store Website
2.94 miles

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SPAR Appleby-in-Westmorland
Westmorland House
8 Burroughgate
Appleby
CA16 6XB
01768 353439
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Old Hall Veterinary Centre
April House Crosscroft Industrial Estate Appleby Cumbria CA16 6HX 01768 351507 info@oldhallvets.co.uk Website 3.18 miles

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Tethera Veterinary Services Limited
Crosscroft Industrial Estate Appleby-In-Westmorland Cumbria CA16 6HX 3.18 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 10.10 miles
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Tarn Farm Vets
Ground Floor Office, Unit 3 J39 Green Farm Business Park Shap Penrith Cumbria CA10 3PW 01931 716024 bencowvet@gmail.com Website 10.16 miles
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Rowcliffe House Vets Ltd
Rowcliffe House Crown Square Penrith Cumbria CA11 7AB 01768 865661 11.10 miles

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Pendragon Vets Ltd
Hamilton House St. Lukes Road Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4HT 01768 371 359 vets@pendragonvets.co.uk Website 11.26 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 10.72 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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Low Force To High Force
Fitzhugh Library Newbiggin 13.70 miles Start At Bowlees Visitors Centre

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Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 15.99 miles Walk To &Quot;Snaisgill&Quot; From The Village And You Can Keep On Track, Its All Sign Posted.

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Middleton To Mickleton
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 15.99 miles

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Stanhope Gate
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 15.99 miles Start From The Tourist Information Centre.

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Muker
Beautiful Scenery But Not An Easy Walk Lot Of Stiles And Steep, But There Are Different Routes All Well Marked So You Can Do A Short Easy One If You Want. Toilets And Shops In Muker. Guildy Hall Muker Richmond DL11 6QG 21.81 miles

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Weather Forecast

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