Welcome to Heads Nook

Heads Nook is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Eden and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque scenery and is a popular destination for tourists who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. John's Church.

One of the main attractions in Heads Nook is the River Eden. The river is a popular spot for fishing and is home to a variety of fish, including salmon and trout. Visitors can also enjoy a leisurely walk along the riverbank, taking in the stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is also home to several walking trails, including the popular Hadrian's Wall Path, which passes through the village.

Heads Nook is a small village, but it has a strong sense of community. The village has a local pub, The Duke's Head, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The pub serves traditional pub food and has a wide selection of beers and ales. The village also has a village hall, which is used for community events and activities. Overall, Heads Nook is a charming village that offers visitors a chance to experience the beauty of the English countryside and the warmth of a close-knit community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Great Corby Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Kirsty Fox	Great Corby Carlisle Cumbria CA4 8NE 01228560399 School Website
Warwick Bridge Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Ashton	Warwick Bridge Carlisle Cumbria CA4 8RE 01228560390 School Website
Hayton C Of E Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Threlkeld-Brown	Hayton Brampton Cumbria CA8 9HR 01228670491 School Website
Cumwhinton School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Eleanor Dobson	School Road Cumwhinton Carlisle Cumbria CA4 8DU 01228560400 School Website
Scotby C Of E Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Jacqueline Watson	Park Road Scotby Carlisle Cumbria CA4 8AT 01228513270 School Website
Crosby On Eden C Of E School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Julia Dalgleish	Crosby-On-Eden Carlisle Cumbria CA6 4QN 01228212080 School Website
Pennine Way Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Lindsay Burnett	Edgehill Road Harraby Carlisle Cumbria CA1 3SN 01228598978 School Website
Castle Carrock School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Anna Carroll	Castle Carrock Brampton Cumbria CA8 9LU 01228670393 School Website
Irthington Village School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynn Harrison	Irthington Carlisle Cumbria CA6 4NJ 01228212050 School Website
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Hutchinson	Victoria Road Botcherby Carlisle Cumbria CA1 2UE 1228818201 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wetheral Wetheral, Wetheral, Cumbria, CA4 8JP 1.18 Miles

Carlisle Court Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1QZ 5.09 Miles

Brampton (Cumbria) [Un-Named Lane Off A689], Near Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1HW 5.10 Miles

Armathwaite Station Road, Armathwaite, Cumbria, CA4 9PL 5.90 Miles

Dalston Station Road, Dalston, Cumbria, CA5 7LT 7.93 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Wetherall Taxis 01228 561112 17 Faustin Hill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8JZ 1.30 Miles
Cook Alastair 01228 401022 74 Edgehill Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3PR 3.82 Miles
Prestige Taxi 07928 679598 Argyll Drive, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3PB 3.91 Miles
Executive Cabs Ltd 01228 529957 410 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2RU 3.94 Miles
Carlisle Drivers 01228 515818 Stephenson Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3NX 4.08 Miles
Executive Cars 01228 524010 310 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2BX 4.25 Miles
Brampton Cars 016977 42851 5 Irthing Walk, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1PH 4.35 Miles
Airbus 2000 016977 3735 Beck Lane, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1NF 4.50 Miles
Barry's Taxi 07766 700020 103 Cant Cr, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4JJ 4.77 Miles
Beeline Taxis 01228 534440 35 London Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2JZ 4.80 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Edenside Wetheral (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:10:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Weaving Beech House 01228 560854	Beech House Corby Hill Carlisle Cumbria CA4 8PL
Dr Weaving Yew Tree Cottage	Wetherall Carlisle Cumbria CA4 8JD
Carlisle Locality Primary Care Services 01228 603608	4 Wavell Drive Rosehill Carlisle Cumbria CA1 2SE
Carlisle Healthcare South	Site 1 Locke Road Durranhill Industrial Estate Carlisle CA1 3UB
Brampton Medical Practice 01697 72551	Brampton Medical Practice 4 Market Place, Brampton Carlisle Cumbria CA8 1NL

Local Stores

Warwick Bridge - Carlisle
King George Court
Warwick Bridge
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA4 8SA
01228 562863
Store Website
1.02 miles

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SPAR Corby Hill
Corby Hill Garage
Carlisle
CA4 8PL
01228 560434
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Oak Tree Surgery
Orchard Yard Wetheral Carlisle Cumbria CA4 8JA 01228 710208 vets@paragonvet.com Website 2.27 miles


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Solway Equine Vets Ltd
Office No 3 Geltside Farm Brampton Cumbria CA8 1TA info@solwayequinevets.co.uk Website 3.13 miles

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Craig Robinson Vets Ltd
6 Wavell Drive Rosehill Industrial Estate Carlisle Cumbria CA1 2ST 01228 521393 support@cr-vets.co.uk Website 3.57 miles
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Coomara Veterinary Practice
Coomara Carleton Carlisle Cumbria CA4 0BU 01228 524740 coomara@coomara.co.uk 3.73 miles

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Falcon Veterinary Group
330 London Road Carlisle Cumbria CA1 3ER 01228 558833 info@falconvet.co.uk Website 4.08 miles
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Capontree Veterinary Centre
Greenhill Brampton Cumbria CA8 1SU 01697 72318 info@capontreevets.co.uk Website 4.13 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 3.24 miles Access Via A69, Take The Turning 'Hayton And Town Head - Car Park For The Woods Is About 200 Yards From The Turn

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Talkin Tarn
Its A Quiet Park With A Lake Away From Roads. B6413 4.31 miles Brampton

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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 6.00 miles

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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 16.72 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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Greenlee Lough
NE47 7AN 17.88 miles Follow The B6318 To The Crossroads With The National Park Centre At Once Brewed. Take The Turning Signposted Steel Rigg.

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 22.78 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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