Welcome to Great Salkeld

Great Salkeld is a small village located in the Eden district of Cumbria, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Eden and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history and is home to many historic buildings, including St Cuthbert's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The village is also home to a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, which serve delicious local cuisine.

One of the main attractions of Great Salkeld is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, which are perfect for walking and hiking. The River Eden also provides a great opportunity for fishing and boating. The village is also home to a number of wildlife reserves, which are home to a variety of rare and endangered species.

Great Salkeld is also a great place to visit for those interested in history and culture. The village has a number of historic buildings, including St Cuthbert's Church, which is one of the oldest churches in the area. The village is also home to a number of museums and galleries, which showcase the rich history and culture of the area. Overall, Great Salkeld is a beautiful and historic village that is well worth a visit.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Langwathby C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sally Hay
Salkeld Road
Langwathby
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 1ND
01768881295
School Website
Lazonby C Of E Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Andrew Davies
Lazonby
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 1BL
01768898458
School Website
Kirkoswald C Of E School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Greta Ellis
Kirkoswald
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 1EN
01768898461
School Website
Plumpton School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Penny
Plumpton
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 9PA
01768894247
School Website
Beaconside C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Nick Page
Hutton Hill
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 8EN
01768840868
School Website
St Catherines Catholic Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rebecca Davies
Drovers Lane
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 9EL
01768864612
School Website
Hunter Hall School
Other Independent School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Donna Vinsome
Frenchfield
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 8UA
01768891291
School Website
Brunswick School
Community School
Ages:3-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Sam Waugh
Brunswick Road
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 7LX
01768213200
School Website
Ullswater Community College
Foundation School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Stephen Gilby
Wetheriggs Lane
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 8NG
01768210206
School Website
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr David Marchant
Ullswater Road
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 7EG
01768864621
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Langwathby
Stoney Bank / A686, Langwathby, Cumbria, CA10 1NZ
2.78 Miles
Lazonby And Kirkoswald
Seat Hill, Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1DL
2.98 Miles
Penrith
Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7JQ
4.72 Miles
Armathwaite
Station Road, Armathwaite, Cumbria, CA4 9PL
6.66 Miles
Wetheral
Wetheral, Wetheral, Cumbria, CA4 8JP
12.48 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Town Taxis Penrith
01768 868268
24 Laburnum Way, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8UJ
4.18 Miles
Ace Taxis
01768 890731
8 Apple Tree Gdns, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8WG
4.18 Miles
Blackline Taxis
01768 865070
64 Pennine Way, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8EA
4.20 Miles
Thomas Taxis
07867 647489
18 Fell Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8AD
4.25 Miles
Express Taxis
01768 890890
1A Sandgate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7TP
4.37 Miles
Lakeland Travel Ltd
01768 865722
1A Sandgate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7TP
4.37 Miles
Access Taxis
01768 840629
21 Rimington Way, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8TG
4.39 Miles
Penrith Taxis
01768 899298
33-34 Sandgate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7TJ
4.42 Miles
A Taxis
01768 863354
14 Old London Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8JJ
4.53 Miles
Bain's Taxis
01768 866633
24 Carleton Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8JN
4.53 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Great Salkeld D
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Beck Bank D
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North Dykes D
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Little Salkeld D
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Town Head Lazonby D
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Hunsonby D
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Lazonby
Collection Today available until:16:00
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Special Mailbox:
Langwathby
Collection Today available until:16:00
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Winskill D
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Glassonby D
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Maiden Hill D
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Edenhall D
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Bowscar D
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Kirkoswald D
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Plumpton D
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Kirkoswald Surgery
01768 898560
The Surgery
Kirkoswald
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 1DQ
Cumbria Partnership Nhsft
01228 602000
Voreda House
Portland Place
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 7BF
Penrith Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Bridge Lane
Penrith
CA11 8HX
Penrith Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Bridge Lane
Penrith
CA11 8HX
Birbeck Medical Group
01768 214620
Birbeck Medical Group
Penrith H/Ctr,Bridge Lane
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 8HW
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Local Stores

Lazonby
Henderson Buildings
Lazonby
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 1BG
01768 898210
Store Website
2.00 miles
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SPAR Penrith
HILLS OF CORBY HILL LTD
TOWNHEAD GARAGE SCOTLAND ROAD
PENRITH
CA11 7NN
01768862175
Store Website
4.3 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Frame Swift And Partners Llp
The Veterinary Centre
Carleton
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 8TZ
01768 862454
vets@frameswiftandpartners.co.uk
Website
4.05 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Rowcliffe House Vets Ltd
Rowcliffe House
Crown Square
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 7AB
01768 865661
4.54 miles
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Vets4pets Penrith Ltd
Inside Pets At Home, Unit 6
Castle Retail Park
Ullswater Rd
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 7JQ
01768 866 540
penrith@vets4pets.com
Website
4.72 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Veterinary Vision Ltd
Signal House
Gillan Way
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 9BP
01768 877255
info@veterinaryvision.co.uk
Website
5.14 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

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The Sheep Centre
D &Amp; C Fawcett Ltd
Hoghouse Hill Road
Newbiggin, Stainton
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 0GN
01768 890935
enquiries@sheepbreeding.co.uk
Website
5.86 miles
Animals Treated
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Paragon Veterinary Group
Townhead Veterinary Centre
Townhead Farm
Newbiggin, Stainton
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 0HT
017684 83789
townhead@paragonvet.com
Website
6.70 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

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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
5.13 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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Talkin Tarn
Its A Quiet Park With A Lake Away From Roads.
B6413
14.06 miles

Brampton
Location
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Lower Gelt
Beautiful Woods And Great For Dogs (But Maybe Not For The Type Of Dog That Launches Itself Down Sheer Sided River Banks!) Some Pools For Dog Swimming.
A69
Brampton
CA8 1SZ
14.27 miles

Access Via A69, Take The Turning 'Hayton And Town Head - Car Park For The Woods Is About 200 Yards From The Turn
Location
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Kingmoor Nature Reserves
Kingmoor Sidings Is The Site Of A Once Busy And Grimy Steam Locomotive Depot, Now Echoes To The Sound Of Nature. Although Hidden By The Creeping Blanket Of Vegetation, You Can Still Get A Glimpse Of The Old Turntable And The Floor Of The Old Engine Sheds. Kingmoor Motive Power Depot Once Drew Schoolboys From All Around Carlisle And Beyond, To Marvel At The Spectacle Of Steam.
6 Kingmoor Rd
Carlisle
Lancashire
CA3 9PZ
16.43 miles

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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
18.64 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
19.47 miles

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