Welcome to High Walton

High Walton is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated on the northern bank of the River Eden, approximately 5 miles east of the city of Carlisle. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. High Walton has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village is home to several historic buildings, including St Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

The village of High Walton has a close-knit community, with a population of around 300 people. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, The Crown Inn, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The village also has a cricket club, which plays on the village green during the summer months. High Walton is well-connected to the surrounding area, with good road links to Carlisle and the nearby towns of Brampton and Longtown.

High Walton is a peaceful and picturesque village, with plenty to offer visitors. The village is surrounded by stunning countryside, with the River Eden running through the heart of the village. There are plenty of walking and cycling routes in the area, including the Hadrian's Wall Path, which passes through nearby Brampton. High Walton is also close to several historic sites, including Carlisle Castle and Lanercost Priory. Whether you're looking for a relaxing break in the countryside or an active holiday exploring the local area, High Walton is the perfect destination.

Local Schools

School	Details
Lees Hill C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Stobbart	Lees Hill Brampton Cumbria CA8 2BB 0 169772577 School Website
Kirby Moor School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Blaylock	Longtown Road Brampton Cumbria CA8 2AB 1697742598
Lanercost C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs A Wilkinson	Lanercost Brampton Cumbria CA8 2HL 0 169772702 School Website
William Howard School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Kath Pigdon	Longtown Road Brampton Cumbria CA8 1AR 01697745700 School Website
Brampton Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Clark	Sawmill Lane Brampton Cumbria CA8 1BZ 01697742158 School Website
Irthington Village School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynn Harrison	Irthington Carlisle Cumbria CA6 4NJ 01228212050 School Website
Shankhill C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynnsey Batey	Hethersgill Carlisle Cumbria CA6 6JA 01228577264 School Website
Fir Ends Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Daryl Spencer	Skitby Road Smithfield Carlisle Cumbria CA6 6AY 01228675283 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
Hallbankgate Village School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Clare Hutton	Hallbankgate Brampton Cumbria CA8 2NJ 01697746237 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Brampton (Cumbria) [Un-Named Lane Off A689], Near Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1HW 4.17 Miles

Wetheral Wetheral, Wetheral, Cumbria, CA4 8JP 7.83 Miles

Carlisle Court Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1QZ 9.87 Miles

Haltwhistle Station Road, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 0AH 11.49 Miles

Armathwaite Station Road, Armathwaite, Cumbria, CA4 9PL 12.41 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airbus 2000 016977 3735 Beck Lane, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1NF 3.12 Miles
Brampton Cars 016977 42851 5 Irthing Walk, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1PH 3.31 Miles
John Forster Bobcat Hire 01228 675339 Stoneknowe Villa, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4LS 5.55 Miles
Wetherall Taxis 01228 561112 17 Faustin Hill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8JZ 7.80 Miles
Carwhinley Cars 01228 674002 Harker Industrial Units, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4DN 8.54 Miles
Carlisle Airport Transfers 07814 404861 3 Arthuret Drive, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 5SG 8.89 Miles
Executive Cabs Ltd 01228 529957 410 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2RU 8.92 Miles
Joan's Taxis 01228 791159 35 Esk Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 5PU 9.05 Miles
Go Green Car 0844 875 9757 Wakefield Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0HE 9.08 Miles
Executive Cars 01228 524010 310 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2BX 9.10 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Hethersgill (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
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Irthington D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Brampton Community Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Union Lane Brampton CA8 1BX
Brampton Community Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Union Lane Brampton CA8 1BX
White Lion	17 High Cross Street Brampton CA8 1RP
Brampton Medical Practice 01697 72551	Brampton Medical Practice 4 Market Place, Brampton Carlisle Cumbria CA8 1NL
Dr Weaving Beech House 01228 560854	Beech House Corby Hill Carlisle Cumbria CA4 8PL

Local Stores

Brampton
1-7 Main Street
Brampton
Cumbria
CA8 1RS
01697 745910
shop.4906@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.11 miles

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SPAR Brampton
Highland House
Main Street
Brampton
CA8 1SB
01697 72544
Store Website
3.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Capontree Veterinary Centre
Greenhill Brampton Cumbria CA8 1SU 01697 72318 info@capontreevets.co.uk Website 3.37 miles
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Solway Equine Vets Ltd
Office No 3 Geltside Farm Brampton Cumbria CA8 1TA info@solwayequinevets.co.uk Website 4.26 miles

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Capontree Veterinary Centre
Borders Business Park Longtown Carlisle Cumbria CA6 5TD 01228 791245 info@capontreevets.co.uk Website 8.70 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 8.72 miles
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Eden Veterinary Centre
213 Kingstown Road Carlisle Cumbria CA3 0BB 01228 541999 Website 9.01 miles

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Oak Tree Surgery
Orchard Yard Wetheral Carlisle Cumbria CA4 8JA 01228 710208 vets@paragonvet.com Website 9.20 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 4.26 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 4.57 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 9.76 miles

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Greenlee Lough
NE47 7AN 14.11 miles Follow The B6318 To The Crossroads With The National Park Centre At Once Brewed. Take The Turning Signposted Steel Rigg.

Falstone
A Walk Around Riverbanks And An Old Railway Line, In Use Between 1862-1958. The Railway Line Was Once Part Of The Border Counties Railway. NE48 1AA 18.32 miles Leave The A69 & Take The A6079 North. Turn Left Onto The B6318 To Chollerford, Then Take The B6320 To Bellingham, At The Roundabout. Turn Left From Bellingham & Follow The Signs For Kielder Water & Forest. Just Before The Reservoir, Turn Right Into Falstone.

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 23.19 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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