Welcome to Haltcliff Bridge

Haltcliff Bridge is a stunning landmark located in the heart of Cumbria. This iconic bridge spans across the River Esk and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The bridge is a testament to the engineering prowess of the Victorian era and is a true marvel of architecture. The bridge is made of stone and has stood the test of time, enduring harsh weather conditions and floods. It is a symbol of resilience and strength, and its beauty is unmatched.

The Haltcliff Bridge is not just a beautiful structure, but it also has a rich history. The bridge was built in the 19th century to connect the villages of Eskdale and Wasdale. It was an important link between the two villages and played a crucial role in the development of the region. The bridge has witnessed many significant events over the years, including floods, wars, and even the arrival of the railway. Today, it stands as a reminder of the past and a symbol of the region's heritage.

The Haltcliff Bridge is not just a tourist attraction, but it is also an important part of the local community. The bridge is used by locals to cross the river and access the nearby villages. It is also a popular spot for fishing and picnics. The bridge has become a meeting point for locals and a place where they can come together and enjoy the beauty of their surroundings. It is a place where people can escape the hustle and bustle of city life and connect with nature. The Haltcliff Bridge is a true gem of Cumbria and a must-visit destination for anyone visiting the region.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 8.4°C

Feels Like: 6.8°C

Wind: 6 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Ullswater Community College Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Gilby	Wetheriggs Lane Penrith Cumbria CA11 8NG 01768210206 School Website
North Lakes School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mike Pincombe	Huntley Avenue Penrith Cumbria CA11 8NU 01768899876 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
Brunswick School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sam Waugh	Brunswick Road Penrith Cumbria CA11 7LX 01768213200 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
Yanwath Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cate Floyd	Yanwath Penrith Cumbria CA10 2LA 1768840739 School Website
Clifton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nick Page	Clifton Penrith Cumbria CA10 2EG 01768868817 School Website
Stainton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Dunham	Stainton Penrith Cumbria CA11 0ET 01768840673 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Penrith Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7JQ 0.61 Miles

Langwathby Stoney Bank / A686, Langwathby, Cumbria, CA10 1NZ 4.98 Miles

Lazonby And Kirkoswald Seat Hill, Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1DL 7.64 Miles

Armathwaite Station Road, Armathwaite, Cumbria, CA4 9PL 10.47 Miles

Appleby Clifford Street, Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6TT 11.68 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bain's Taxis 01768 866633 24 Carleton Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8JN 0.25 Miles
Pro-Limos 01768 891111 30 Clifford Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8PP 0.28 Miles
First Class Limos 01768 891111 30 Clifford Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8PP 0.28 Miles
A2b Taxis 07901 788949 7 Wetheriggs Rise, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7ET 0.34 Miles
A Taxis 01768 863354 14 Old London Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8JJ 0.34 Miles
Access Taxis 01768 840629 21 Rimington Way, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8TG 0.45 Miles
A1 Acclaim Taxis 01768 866842 1 Castle Terrace, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7DW 0.45 Miles
Eden Taxis 01768 865432 39 Great Dockray, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7BN 0.49 Miles
Penrith Taxis 01768 899298 33-34 Sandgate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7TJ 0.56 Miles
Abbey Taxis Of Penrith 07789 023023 4 Castle Foundry, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7DH 0.57 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Pategill Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Folly Lane D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Bishop Yard D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Place (Sdc) Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Eamont Bridge D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Square (Left) (Sdc) Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Castlegate D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oak Road (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
The Lakes Medical Practice 01768 214345	Penrith Health Centre Bridge Lane Penrith Cumbria CA11 8HW
Cumbria Partnership Nhsft 01228 602000	Voreda House Portland Place Penrith Cumbria CA11 7BF

Local Stores

Lazonby
Henderson Buildings
Lazonby
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 1BG
01768 898210
Store Website
6.61 miles

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SPAR Burrowgate
36 - 40
Burrowgate
Penrith
CA11 7TA
01768892736
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rowcliffe House Vets Ltd
Rowcliffe House Crown Square Penrith Cumbria CA11 7AB 01768 865661 0.40 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 0.60 miles
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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 0.62 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 0.99 miles
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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 2.18 miles

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Paragon Veterinary Group
Townhead Veterinary Centre Townhead Farm Newbiggin, Stainton Penrith Cumbria CA11 0HT 017684 83789 townhead@paragonvet.com Website 3.13 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 0.40 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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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 15.70 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 16.24 miles Keswick Is Located In The North Of The Lake District National Park And Is Well-Signposted.

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 17.21 miles From Ableside, Take The A591 Towards Grasmere And Turn Left To Follow The Sign For Rydal Hall.

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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 17.64 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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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 17.69 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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Weather Forecast

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Temp	7.9°C	7.5°C	7.4°C	7.7°C	8.2°C	8.8°C	9.5°C	10.4°C	10.9°C	11.3°C	11.1°C	10.3°C
Feels Like	5.3°C	4.4°C	4°C	4°C	4.8°C	5.8°C	6.9°C	8°C	8.8°C	9.2°C	8.9°C	8.1°C

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