Welcome to Gilgarran

Gilgarran is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated on the west coast of the county, near the town of Workington. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the stunning scenery and peaceful atmosphere.

One of the main attractions in Gilgarran is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is well worth a visit for anyone interested in history or architecture. The church is also home to a number of interesting artifacts, including a 14th-century font and a 17th-century pulpit.

Another popular attraction in Gilgarran is the local pub, the Greyhound Inn. The pub is a traditional English pub and is a great place to relax and enjoy a drink or a meal. The pub is also a popular spot for locals and visitors alike to socialize and enjoy the friendly atmosphere. Overall, Gilgarran is a charming village that offers visitors a chance to experience the beauty and tranquility of rural England.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 6.1°C

Feels Like: 2°C

Wind: 15.4 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Lakes College - West Cumbria Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Chris Nattress	Hallwood Road Lillyhall Business Park Lillyhall Workington Cumbria CA14 4JN 1946839300 School Website
West Cumbria Learning Centre Pupil Referral Unit Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mrs Daniel Gee	Toll Bar Distington Workington Cumbria CA14 4PJ 01946834848 School Website
Distington Community School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Angela Quirk	Church Road Distington Workington Cumbria CA14 5TE 01946830526 School Website
Energy Coast Utc University Technical College Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Mr Kerryann Wilson	Blackwood Road Lillyhall Workington Cumbria CA14 4JW 01900606446 School Website
Cumbria Academy For Autism Free Schools Special Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mrs Kara Smallman	Branthwaite Road Workington Cumbria CA14 4SS 1900517632 School Website
Beckstone Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr David Warbrick	Eadie Street Harrington Workington Cumbria CA14 5PX 01946830423 School Website
Lowca Community School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Walker	Lowca Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 6QS 01946372656 School Website
Arlecdon Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Sophie Mccabe	Arlecdon Road Arlecdon Arlecdon Primary School Frizington Cumbria CA26 3XA 1946861409 School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs S Slack	Holden Road Salterbeck Workington Cumbria CA14 5LN 01946830433 School Website
Dean Cofe School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Laker	Dean Workington CA14 4TH 1946861408

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Harrington Grecian Terrace, Harrington, Cumbria, CA14 5QQ 2.83 Miles

Parton The Square, Parton, Cumbria, CA28 6PA 3.47 Miles

Workington Belle Isle Place, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2UZ 4.21 Miles

Whitehaven Station Approach, Off Bransty Row, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6AX 4.41 Miles

Corkickle Station Road, Corkickle, Cumbria, CA28 8AP 4.80 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
West Cumbria Chauffeur Service 01946 830339 7 Gilgarran Park, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4RA 0.18 Miles
Mike's Taxis Workington 07788 712533 45 Brierydale, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5LH 2.83 Miles
Klr-Travel 01946 834866 30 Church Rd, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5PT 2.90 Miles
Cabs2go 07732 073049 7 Everest Mount, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5BY 3.22 Miles
Josies Taxis 01900 66899 Kerry Industrial Estate Derwent Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3TX 3.66 Miles
Jude's Taxis 01900 604795 145 Harrington Rd, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2UW 3.73 Miles
Cabs2go 07732 073049 Ca14 2Nd, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2ND 3.92 Miles
J And E Taxis 01900 603713 Barnes Rd, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2TA 4.04 Miles
A And G Taxis 01900 62469 9 Gatehead, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1TN 4.05 Miles
Freefone Taxi 01900 590001 2 Lodge Close, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1QD 4.06 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Gilgarran D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pica D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Toll Bar Distington D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Distington D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Common End D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Scaw Road High Harrington D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Road High Harrington D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Tow Law D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moresby (Howgate) D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brewery House D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Arlecdon Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Distington Surgery 01946 830207	The Surgery Hinnings Road, Distington Workington Cumbria CA14 5UR
Griffin Close	Griffin Close Medical Centre Griffin Close Frizington Cumbria CA26 3SH
James Street Group Pract 01900 62241	James Street Group Pract James Street Workington Cumbria CA14 2DL
Allerdale Primary Care Services 01900 324241	Pcs Allerdale Locality South William Street Workington Cumbria CA14 2EW
Copeland Locality Services 01900 324259	Copeland Locality Pcs South William Street Workington Cumbria CA14 2EW

Local Stores

Cleator Moor
Leconfield Street
Cleator Moor
Cumbria
CA25 5PX
01946 812517
Store Website
4.94 miles

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SPAR Lillyhall
HILLS OF LAKELAND LTD
LONGMILE FILLING STATION
LILLYHALL
WORKINGTON
CA14 4JT
01900602068
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Veterinary Clinic
Gray Street Workington Cumbria CA14 2NQ 01900 602138 vets@galemirevets.co.uk Website 3.84 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 3.95 miles
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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
Preston Street Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 9DL 01946 693303 westlakelandvets@gmail.com Website 4.96 miles
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Galemire Vets Limited
Galemire Cleator Moor Cumbria CA25 5QX 01946 810295 vets@galemirevets.co.uk Website 5.06 miles
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The Vet Whitehaven
Egremont Road Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 8NH hello@thevetwhitehaven.co.uk Website 5.09 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Wakefield Road Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 0HR 01900 826666 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 7.27 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 10.02 miles From Keswick, Take The Honister Pass (B5289) Signposted To Buttermere.

Noble Knott
A Short, Circular Forest Walk With Plenty Of Woodland And Streams To Enjoy. CA12 5TW 11.30 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.

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

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 14.99 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.

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 19.34 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 21.33 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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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.7°C	-4.4°C	-4.3°C	-3.9°C	-2.6°C	-1.1°C	0.1°C	2.2°C	2.5°C	0.5°C	1.2°C	-0.3°C

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Feels Like	-1.7°C	-2.7°C	-2.9°C	-2.7°C	0.1°C	3.7°C	7.4°C	9.4°C	9.5°C	8.4°C	6.4°C	4.6°C

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