Welcome to Great Clifton

Great Clifton is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated on the western edge of the Lake District National Park, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and stunning views of the nearby coast.

Despite its small size, Great Clifton has a rich history. The village dates back to the 12th century and was once an important center for the wool trade. Today, visitors can explore the village's historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church and the 17th-century Great Clifton Hall. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, where visitors can sample local cuisine and enjoy a pint of real ale.

Great Clifton is a peaceful and welcoming village, with a strong sense of community. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a popular annual carnival and a Christmas market. Visitors can also take part in a range of activities, from yoga classes to art workshops. Whether you're looking for a relaxing break in the countryside or an active holiday, Great Clifton has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 14.1°C

Feels Like: 12.9°C

Wind: 9.2 MPH

Wind Dir: NNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Derwent Vale Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Daniel Lucey	William Street Great Clifton Workington Cumbria CA14 1WA 01900601233 School Website
Seaton Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Robert Barton	High Seaton Workington Cumbria CA14 1NP 0 190066982 School Website
Seaton St Pauls C Of E Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynn Carini	Seaton Park Seaton Workington Cumbria CA14 1HA 01900605774 School Website
The Workington Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Des Bird	Stainburn Road Workington Cumbria CA14 4EB 01900873926 School Website
Ashfield Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Sue Frost	High Street Workington Cumbria CA14 4ES 01900604565 School Website
Ashfield Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Field	Newlands Lane Workington Cumbria CA14 3JG 01900606301 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 Josephs Catholic High School, Workington Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Ian Nevitt	Harrington Road Workington Cumbria CA14 3EE 1900873290 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
Cumbria Academy For Autism Free Schools Special Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mrs Kara Smallman	Branthwaite Road Workington Cumbria CA14 4SS 1900517632 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Workington Belle Isle Place, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2UZ 2.84 Miles

Flimby Station Road, Flimby, Cumbria, CA15 8QN 2.99 Miles

Harrington Grecian Terrace, Harrington, Cumbria, CA14 5QQ 4.13 Miles

Maryport Millpot Road, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6DA 4.27 Miles

Parton The Square, Parton, Cumbria, CA28 6PA 6.65 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Freefone Taxi 01900 590001 2 Lodge Close, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1QD 0.06 Miles
A And G Taxis 01900 62469 9 Gatehead, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1TN 0.12 Miles
B Cabs 01900 65968 40 Bowflatts, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1TD 0.44 Miles
Jacks Taxis 01900 604189 31 High Seaton, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1PD 1.58 Miles
B P Taxis 01900 63839 3 Ling Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1QZ 1.68 Miles
Lynda's Taxis 01900 870945 Taxis, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1RG 1.74 Miles
G And J Taxis 01900 826307 39 Ghyll Bank, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0LL 2.52 Miles
A And K Travel 01900 823665 22 Kirklea, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0NA 2.53 Miles
Cabs2go 07732 073049 Ca14 2Nd, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2ND 2.54 Miles
Jude's Taxis 01900 604795 145 Harrington Rd, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2UW 2.67 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Weary Traveller D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Seaton Po Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Workington Road Seaton D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Orchard House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	29 South William Street Workington Cumbria CA14 2EW
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
James Street Group Pract 01900 62241	James Street Group Pract James Street Workington Cumbria CA14 2DL
Maryport Health Services 01900 815544	Maryport Health Services Alneburgh Hse,Ewanrigg Rd Maryport Cumbria CA15 8EL

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Stainburn
Middlemoor Filling Station
Stainburn Road
Workington
CA14 1ST
0190061993
Store Website
1.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Veterinary Clinic
Gray Street Workington Cumbria CA14 2NQ 01900 602138 vets@galemirevets.co.uk Website 2.52 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 3.39 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Unit 1A 38 Curzon Street Maryport Cumbria CA15 6DA 01900 816666 4.27 miles

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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Wakefield Road Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 0HR 01900 826666 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 4.83 miles
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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
Preston Street Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 9DL 01946 693303 westlakelandvets@gmail.com Website 8.52 miles
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The Vet Whitehaven
Egremont Road Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 8NH hello@thevetwhitehaven.co.uk Website 8.94 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 11.07 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 11.68 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 14.45 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 14.52 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 21.28 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 22.88 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	18.5°C	16.6°C	15.5°C	15.2°C	18.5°C	21.6°C	24.9°C	25.3°C	25.2°C	24.9°C	21.2°C	18.2°C

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