Welcome to Kelsick

Keswick is a small market town located in the northern part of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. The town is situated between the Skiddaw Mountains and Derwentwater Lake, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Keswick is known for its stunning natural beauty, with picturesque landscapes and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and lakes.

Keswick has a rich history dating back to the 13th century, with evidence of human settlement in the area dating back even further. The town was once a center for mining and quarrying, and many of the old mines and quarries can still be seen today. Keswick is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Kentigern's Church and the 18th-century Moot Hall, which now houses the Keswick Museum and Art Gallery.

Today, Keswick is a thriving tourist destination, with a wide range of attractions and activities to suit all interests. Visitors can enjoy hiking, cycling, fishing, and boating on Derwentwater Lake, or explore the town's many shops, restaurants, and cafes. Keswick is also home to a number of cultural events throughout the year, including the Keswick Jazz Festival and the Keswick Mountain Festival, which celebrates the town's outdoor heritage.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

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Holm Cultram Abbey C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Andrea Worthington	Abbey Town Wigton Cumbria CA7 4RU 01697361261 School Website
Thomlinson Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms Dawn Maxwell	The Goose Market High Street Wigton Cumbria CA7 9PG 01697342432 School Website
Wigton Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Lloyd	Longthwaite Road Wigton Cumbria CA7 9JR 01697342649 School Website
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Ann-Marie Handford	Eastend Wigton Cumbria CA7 9HZ 01697343119 School Website
The Nelson Thomlinson School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Sam Northwood	High Street Wigton Cumbria CA7 9PX 01697342160 School Website
Kirkbride Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Barley	Kirkbride Wigton Cumbria CA7 5JR 01697351483 School Website
Boltons C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Pitcher	Bolton Low Houses Wigton Cumbria CA7 8PA 01697342217 School Website
St Matthews C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Harrison	Westnewton Wigton Cumbria CA7 3NT 01697320545 School Website
Blennerhasset School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jillian Harrison-Longworth	Blennerhasset Wigton Cumbria CA7 3RL 01697320677 School Website
Solway Community Technology College Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Tom Hailwood	Liddell Street Silloth Wigton Cumbria CA7 4DD 01697331234 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wigton Station Road, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA 3.67 Miles

Aspatria Station Road, Aspatria, Cumbria, CA7 2AW 6.58 Miles

Annan Station Road, Annan, Dumfries And Galloway, DG12 6AS 9.90 Miles

Dalston Station Road, Dalston, Cumbria, CA5 7LT 10.56 Miles

Maryport Millpot Road, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6DA 13.16 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Station House Taxis 016973 43148 Station House, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA 3.63 Miles
Thomason Travel 016973 44116 Station House, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA 3.63 Miles
Carrs Coaches 016973 31276 Control Tower, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4NS 5.35 Miles
Solway Private Hire 016973 32310 32 Greenrow Meadows, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4HY 5.52 Miles
Able Travel 016973 31508 Burnswark Terrace, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4EF 5.70 Miles
Silloth Taxis 016973 31508 Burnswark Terrace, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4EF 5.70 Miles
Cars 07733 778007 1 S View, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6PQ 8.59 Miles
Tartan Carriages 01461 203562 Linden House, Annan, Dumfries And Galloway, DG12 6BG 10.05 Miles
Donnas Taxis 01461 201111 8 Cumberland Ter, Annan, Dumfries And Galloway, DG12 6DZ 10.11 Miles
Auberge Taxis 01461 207676 82 High St, Annan, Dumfries And Galloway, DG12 6DW 10.17 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Abbeytown D Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wigton Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Cross Lane Wigton CA7 9DD
Wigton Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Cross Lane Wigton CA7 9DD
Wigton Group Medical Practice 01697 342254	Wigton Group Medical Prac South End Wigton Cumbria CA7 9QD
The Croft Surgery 01697 351207	The Croft Surgery Kirkbride Wigton Cumbria CA7 5JH
Silloth Group Medical Practice 01697 331309	Lawn Terrace Silloth On Solway Wigton Cumbria CA7 4AH

Local Stores

Wigton - Station Road
Station Road
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 9AF
01697 345232
Store Website
3.82 miles

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SPAR King Street
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King Street
Wigton
CA7 9EJ
01697 343903
Store Website
3.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Belle Vue Vets Ltd
Syke Park Syke Road Wigton Cumbria CA7 9NE 01697 342174 info@wigtonvets.co.uk Website 4.59 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
8A Station Road Aspatria Wigton Cumbria CA7 2AL 01900 826666 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 6.48 miles

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Firth Veterinary Centre
3-5 Ednam Street Annan Dumfriesshire DG12 6EF 01461 202420 mail@firthvets.co.uk Website 10.07 miles

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Ark Veterinary Centre Limited
12 Murray Street Annan Dumfriesshire DG12 6EG 01461 203827 10.13 miles

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Paragon Veterinary Group
Carlisle House, Townhead Road Dalston Carlisle Cumbria CA5 7JF 01228 710208 vets@paragonvet.com Website 10.44 miles
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Richard Martin House
275 Wigton Road Carlisle Cumbria CA2 6JY 01228521393 support@cr-vets.co.uk Website 11.65 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 12.84 miles

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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 15.95 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.

Noble Knott
A Short, Circular Forest Walk With Plenty Of Woodland And Streams To Enjoy. CA12 5TW 16.07 miles From Keswick, Take The A66 Toward Cockermouth. Follow Signs For Braithwaite On The B5292/Whinlatter Pass. Head Through Braithwaite And On To Noble Knott Car Park On Your Left (Identified By A Green Signpost On The Road), Just Following A Lay-By To Your Right.

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

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 20.89 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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Buttermere
A Dog Friendly Circular Walk Around Buttermere, In The Lake District. Follow The Perimeter Of The Lake, Passing By Some Woodland And Farmland. CA13 9XA 20.89 miles From Keswick, Take The Honister Pass (B5289) Signposted To Buttermere.

Weather Forecast

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