Welcome to Kirkby Thore

Kirkby Thore is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of the town of Penrith and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its historic church, St. Michael's, which dates back to the 12th century.

The village of Kirkby Thore has a rich history, with evidence of Roman occupation in the area. The village was also an important centre for the wool trade in the Middle Ages, with many of the buildings in the village dating back to this time. Today, the village is a peaceful and picturesque place to visit, with a number of walking trails and cycle routes in the surrounding countryside.

One of the main attractions in Kirkby Thore is St. Michael's Church, which is a Grade I listed building. The church has a number of interesting features, including a Norman doorway, a 14th-century font, and a 15th-century rood screen. The church is also home to a number of interesting memorials, including one to Sir John Lowther, who was a prominent local landowner in the 17th century. Overall, Kirkby Thore is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of things to see and do.

Local Weather

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Temp: 8.1°C

Feels Like: 6.9°C

Wind: 4.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

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Kirkby Thore School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Neal Banner	Kirkby Thore Penrith Cumbria CA10 1UU 01768361497 School Website
Bolton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ruth Elstone	Bolton Appleby In Westmorland Cumbria CA16 6AW 01768361511 School Website
Temple Sowerby C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karl Laithwaite	Temple Sowerby Penrith Cumbria CA10 1RZ 01768361512 School Website
Long Marton School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Smith	Long Marton Appleby In Westmorland Cumbria CA16 6BT 01768361397 School Website
Milburn School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Nick Page	Milburn Penrith Cumbria CA10 1TN 01768361514 School Website
Morland Area C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Donnelly-Stott	Morland Penrith Cumbria CA10 3AT 01931714668 School Website
Culgaith C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Lynn Dobinson	Culgaith Penrith Cumbria CA10 1QL 0 176888655 School Website
Appleby Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Elaine Sargent	Battlebarrow Appleby-In-Westmorland Cumbria CA16 6XU 1768351580 School Website
Appleby Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher David Spruce	Station Road Appleby In Westmorland Cumbria CA16 6TX 01768351431 School Website
Lowther Endowed School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carla Tickner	Hackthorpe Penrith Cumbria CA10 2HT 01931712344 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Appleby Clifford Street, Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6TT 4.31 Miles

Langwathby Stoney Bank / A686, Langwathby, Cumbria, CA10 1NZ 6.08 Miles

Penrith Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7JQ 8.22 Miles

Lazonby And Kirkoswald Seat Hill, Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1DL 11.08 Miles

Kirkby Stephen Wiseber Road, Near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4LE 14.00 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mmk Appleby Taxis 017683 53106 Long Marton Rd, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6XX 3.84 Miles
Appleby Travel 017683 52220 16 Boroughgate, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6XB 4.32 Miles
Appleby Cars 07895 900991 9 High Wiend, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6RD 4.37 Miles
Appleby Taxis 017683 52772 Unit 3/Horsepower House/Crosscroft Ind Est, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6HX 4.98 Miles
J V R Taxis 017683 52382 Mid Town Farmhouse, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6LU 6.73 Miles
Ace Taxis 01768 890731 8 Apple Tree Gdns, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8WG 7.12 Miles
Town Taxis Penrith 01768 868268 24 Laburnum Way, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8UJ 7.32 Miles
Access Taxis 01768 840629 21 Rimington Way, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8TG 7.36 Miles
Pro-Limos 01768 891111 30 Clifford Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8PP 7.67 Miles
First Class Limos 01768 891111 30 Clifford Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8PP 7.67 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Temple Sowerby Medical Practice 01768 361232	Linden Park Temple Sowerby Penrith Cumbria CA10 1RW
Eden Primary Care Network Hub 017683 51584	Appleby Medical Practice The Riverside Building Chapel Street, Appleby Cumbria CA16 6QR
Appleby Medical Practice 01768 351584	The Riverside Building Chapel Street Appleby Cumbria CA16 6QR
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

Local Stores

Appleby In Westmoreland - The Sands
The Sands
Appleby-In-Westmorland
Cumbria
CA16 6XN
01768 352842
Store Website
4.36 miles

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SPAR Appleby-in-Westmorland
Westmorland House
8 Burroughgate
Appleby
CA16 6XB
01768 353439
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Old Hall Veterinary Centre
April House Crosscroft Industrial Estate Appleby Cumbria CA16 6HX 01768 351507 info@oldhallvets.co.uk Website 4.99 miles

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Tethera Veterinary Services Limited
Crosscroft Industrial Estate Appleby-In-Westmorland Cumbria CA16 6HX 4.99 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 6.98 miles
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Rowcliffe House Vets Ltd
Rowcliffe House Crown Square Penrith Cumbria CA11 7AB 01768 865661 7.94 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 8.16 miles
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Tarn Farm Vets
Ground Floor Office, Unit 3 J39 Green Farm Business Park Shap Penrith Cumbria CA10 3PW 01931 716024 bencowvet@gmail.com Website 8.18 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 7.50 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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Low Force To High Force
Fitzhugh Library Newbiggin 16.92 miles Start At Bowlees Visitors Centre

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Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 19.26 miles Walk To &Quot;Snaisgill&Quot; From The Village And You Can Keep On Track, Its All Sign Posted.

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Middleton To Mickleton
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 19.26 miles

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Stanhope Gate
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 19.26 miles Start From The Tourist Information Centre.

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

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	11.7°C	10.5°C	9.6°C	7.6°C	7.6°C	10.3°C	10.2°C	9.1°C	9.7°C	8.8°C	8.2°C	8.4°C
Feels Like	8.3°C	6.9°C	5.8°C	3.6°C	3.9°C	5.7°C	5.7°C	5.4°C	5.8°C	5.5°C	4.9°C	5.2°C

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Temp	5.7°C	4°C	2.8°C	2.2°C	2.7°C	7.6°C	11.7°C	14.1°C	14.4°C	11.4°C	8.2°C	7.1°C
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