Welcome to Great Strickland

Great Strickland is a small village located in the Eden district of Cumbria, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Leith and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque scenery and is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the area.

One of the main attractions of Great Strickland is the St. Barnabas Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate carvings. The church is open to visitors and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture.

Another popular attraction in Great Strickland is the local pub, The Strickland Arms. The pub is a traditional English pub and is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. The pub serves a range of local beers and ciders, as well as traditional pub food. The pub is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike and is a great place to relax and unwind after a day of exploring the local area.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 8.4°C

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Local Schools

School Details
Lowther Endowed School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Carla Tickner
Hackthorpe
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 2HT
01931712344
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
Clifton Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Nick Page
Clifton
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 2EG
01768868817
School Website
Yanwath Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Cate Floyd
Yanwath
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 2LA
1768840739
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
Hunter Hall School
Other Independent School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Donna Vinsome
Frenchfield
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 8UA
01768891291
School Website
North Lakes School
Community School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mike Pincombe
Huntley Avenue
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 8NU
01768899876
School Website
Shap Endowed C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Katie Chappell
Shap
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 3NL
01931716274
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
Penrith
Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7JQ
5.23 Miles
Langwathby
Stoney Bank / A686, Langwathby, Cumbria, CA10 1NZ
7.15 Miles
Appleby
Clifford Street, Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6TT
8.19 Miles
Lazonby And Kirkoswald
Seat Hill, Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1DL
11.48 Miles
Armathwaite
Station Road, Armathwaite, Cumbria, CA4 9PL
14.89 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Pro-Limos
01768 891111
30 Clifford Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8PP
4.55 Miles
First Class Limos
01768 891111
30 Clifford Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8PP
4.55 Miles
Access Taxis
01768 840629
21 Rimington Way, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8TG
4.76 Miles
Ace Taxis
01768 890731
8 Apple Tree Gdns, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8WG
4.76 Miles
Town Taxis Penrith
01768 868268
24 Laburnum Way, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8UJ
4.89 Miles
Bain's Taxis
01768 866633
24 Carleton Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8JN
4.92 Miles
A2b Taxis
07901 788949
7 Wetheriggs Rise, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7ET
4.97 Miles
A Taxis
01768 863354
14 Old London Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8JJ
5.03 Miles
A1 Acclaim Taxis
01768 866842
1 Castle Terrace, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7DW
5.10 Miles
Blackline Taxis
01768 865070
64 Pennine Way, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8EA
5.15 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

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Great Strickland D
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Hackthorpe D
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Lowther Village D
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Melkinthorpe D
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Thrimby D
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Clifton Moor D
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Little Strickland D
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Lowther Newton D
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Whale D
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Cliburn D
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Newby D
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Woodhead Morland D
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Morland D
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Askham D
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Temple Sowerby Medical Practice
01768 361232
Linden Park
Temple Sowerby
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 1RW
Birbeck Medical Group
01768 214620
Birbeck Medical Group
Penrith H/Ctr,Bridge Lane
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 8HW
The Lakes Medical Practice
01768 214345
Penrith Health Centre
Bridge Lane
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 8HW
Penrith Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Bridge Lane
Penrith
CA11 8HX
Penrith Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Bridge Lane
Penrith
CA11 8HX
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Local Stores

Shap
Main Street
Shap
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 3NE
01931 716202
Store Website
4.61 miles
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SPAR Burrowgate
36 - 40
Burrowgate
Penrith
CA11 7TA
01768892736
Store Website
5.3 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
4.78 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
4.91 miles
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Disabled public access

Client car park

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Rowcliffe House Vets Ltd
Rowcliffe House
Crown Square
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 7AB
01768 865661
5.10 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
5.23 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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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
5.33 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Cattle

Equines

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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
6.15 miles
Animals Treated
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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
4.36 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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Rydal
A Lovely Linear Walk Which Passes Through The Grounds Of Rydal Hall. The Walk Goes On A Gradual Climb, Offering Views Of Lake Windermere.
LA22 9LX
15.61 miles

From Ableside, Take The A591 Towards Grasmere And Turn Left To Follow The Sign For Rydal Hall.
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Skelghyll Woods
A Walk Through Woodlands, With Views Over Lake Windermere.
LA22 0DH
16.16 miles

From Ambleside, Take The A591 Towards Windermere. Turn Into The Car Park On The Edge Of Ambleside, On The Left Next To The Fisherbeck Hotel.
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Grasmere
Grasmere Is One Of The Smaller Lakes In The Lake District And Gives Its Name To The Village Of Grasmere, Which Lies Immediately To The North Of The Lake. This Walk Follows Beside Rivers And Grasmere Lake, Offering Stunning Scenery.
LA22 9SE
16.32 miles

Take The A591 From Ambleside In The Direction Of Keswick. Just After You Pas Through Pydal, Park At White Moss Car Park, Just Off The Left Hand Side Of The Road.
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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
16.54 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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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
17.88 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.
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