Welcome to High Hesket

High Hesket is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated approximately 8 miles east of Carlisle and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its friendly community and peaceful way of life.

One of the main attractions in High Hesket is the St. Mary's 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 impressive architecture. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

High Hesket is also home to a number of small businesses, including a post office, a village shop, and a pub. The pub, called The Greyhound Inn, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike and serves a range of traditional pub food and drinks. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, and a sports field, which is used for a range of activities including football and cricket. Overall, High Hesket is a charming village with a strong sense of community and plenty to offer visitors.

Local Schools

School	Details
High Hesket C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Harvey	High Hesket Carlisle Cumbria CA4 0HU 01697473386 School Website
Armathwaite School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Hepworth	Armathwaite Station Road Carlisle Cumbria CA4 9PW 01697472296 School Website
Calthwaite C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Harvey	Calthwaite Penrith Cumbria CA11 9QT 01768885277 School Website
Ivegill C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Matthew Trickett	Ivegill Carlisle Cumbria CA4 0PA 01697473397 School Website
Wreay Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Rob Blake	Wreay Carlisle Cumbria CA4 0RL 1697473275 School Website
Plumpton School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Penny	Plumpton Penrith Cumbria CA11 9PA 01768894247 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
Cumwhinton School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Eleanor Dobson	School Road Cumwhinton Carlisle Cumbria CA4 8DU 01228560400 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
Stoneraise School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Clem Coady	Durdar Carlisle Cumbria CA5 7AT 01228712277 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Armathwaite Station Road, Armathwaite, Cumbria, CA4 9PL 2.12 Miles

Lazonby And Kirkoswald Seat Hill, Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1DL 5.22 Miles

Wetheral Wetheral, Wetheral, Cumbria, CA4 8JP 6.43 Miles

Dalston Station Road, Dalston, Cumbria, CA5 7LT 7.82 Miles

Carlisle Court Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1QZ 8.29 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Wetherall Taxis 01228 561112 17 Faustin Hill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8JZ 6.56 Miles
Cook Alastair 01228 401022 74 Edgehill Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3PR 6.89 Miles
Prestige Taxi 07928 679598 Argyll Drive, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3PB 7.11 Miles
Barry's Taxi 07766 700020 103 Cant Cr, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4JJ 7.22 Miles
Carlisle Drivers 01228 515818 Stephenson Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3NX 7.31 Miles
Executive Cabs Ltd 01228 529957 410 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2RU 7.86 Miles
Beeline Taxis 01228 534440 35 London Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2JZ 7.96 Miles
Executive Cars 01228 524010 310 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2BX 8.05 Miles
Radio Taxis 01228 527575 Unit 10 Robert Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5AN 8.18 Miles
Metro Taxis 01228 522088 Norfolk Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5JA 8.23 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Court Thorn Surgery 01697 473548	Court Thorn Surgery Low Hesket Carlisle Cumbria CA4 0HP
Kirkoswald Surgery 01768 898560	The Surgery Kirkoswald Penrith Cumbria CA10 1DQ
Dr Weaving Yew Tree Cottage	Wetherall Carlisle Cumbria CA4 8JD
Carlisle Healthcare South	Site 1 Locke Road Durranhill Industrial Estate Carlisle CA1 3UB
Cumbria Health On Call Extended Access 01228 514830	Hilltop Heights London Road Carlisle Cumbria CA1 2NS

Local Stores

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

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SPAR London Road
Carleton Filling Station
London Road
Carlisle
CA4 0AA
01228 592479
Store Website
5.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Coomara Veterinary Practice
Coomara Carleton Carlisle Cumbria CA4 0BU 01228 524740 coomara@coomara.co.uk 4.56 miles

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Oak Tree Surgery
Orchard Yard Wetheral Carlisle Cumbria CA4 8JA 01228 710208 vets@paragonvet.com Website 5.07 miles


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The Green Veterinary Surgery
Skelton Penrith Cumbria CA11 9SQ 01768 484258 vets@greenvetskelton.co.uk Website 6.18 miles
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Falcon Veterinary Group
330 London Road Carlisle Cumbria CA1 3ER 01228 558833 info@falconvet.co.uk Website 6.74 miles
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Coomara Veterinary Practice
Chertsey House Chertsey Grove Carlisle Cumbria CA1 2QX 01228 524740 admin@coomara.co.uk Website 7.25 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 7.65 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 9.60 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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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 9.72 miles

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Talkin Tarn
Its A Quiet Park With A Lake Away From Roads. B6413 10.02 miles Brampton

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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 10.11 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 17.29 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 18.53 miles Keswick Is Located In The North Of The Lake District National Park And Is Well-Signposted.

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