Welcome to Little Orton

Little Orton is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated near the River Eden and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Little Orton is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

One of the main attractions in Little Orton is the St. Kentigern'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 intricate stonework. Visitors can also explore the churchyard, which is home to a number of historic graves and monuments. Another popular attraction in the village is the Little Orton Farm Shop, which sells a range of locally sourced produce including meat, cheese, and vegetables.

Little Orton is also a great base for exploring the wider Cumbria area. The village is located just a short drive from the Lake District National Park, which is known for its stunning scenery and outdoor activities. Visitors can enjoy hiking, cycling, and water sports in the park, as well as exploring the charming towns and villages that are scattered throughout the area. Overall, Little Orton is a charming and peaceful village that is perfect for those who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the natural beauty of the Cumbria countryside.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 18.1°C

Feels Like: 18.1°C

Wind: 11.4 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Yewdale School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Gemma Brierley (Interim Executive Head)	Yewdale Road Carlisle Cumbria CA2 7SD 01228830036 School Website
Great Orton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Matthew Walker	Great Orton Carlisle Cumbria CA5 6NA 01228711602 School Website
Belle Vue Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Cairns	Beaver Road Carlisle Cumbria CA2 7PT 01228593161 School Website
Richard Rose Morton Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Richard Mcguire	Wigton Road Carlisle Cumbria CA2 6LB 01228822644 School Website
Newtown Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma Brierley (Interim Executive Head)	Newtown Road Carlisle Cumbria CA2 7LW 1228409650 School Website
Newlaithes Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Willows	Langrigg Road Carlisle Cumbria CA2 6DX 01228525756 School Website
Newlaithes Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr A Cannon	Langrigg Road Carlisle Cumbria CA2 6DX 01228512768 School Website
St Bedes Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Mcmillan	Strathclyde Avenue Carlisle Cumbria CA2 7DS 01228528274 School Website
Caldew Lea School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Ayesha Weston	Ashley Street Carlisle Cumbria CA2 7BE 1228526611 School Website
Cummersdale School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Jones	Cummersdale Carlisle Cumbria CA2 6BD 01228592087 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Dalston Station Road, Dalston, Cumbria, CA5 7LT 2.99 Miles

Carlisle Court Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1QZ 3.23 Miles

Wigton Station Road, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA 7.20 Miles

Wetheral Wetheral, Wetheral, Cumbria, CA4 8JP 7.22 Miles

Gretna Green Station Road, Off Glasgow Road, Gretna Green, Dumfries And Galloway, DG16 5HF 8.40 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Prestige Travel Carlisle 07783 746060 37 Yewdale Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7SP 1.46 Miles
Radio Taxis 01228 527575 Millrace Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5RS 2.56 Miles
Metro Taxis 01228 522088 Norfolk Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5JA 2.77 Miles
Radio Taxis 01228 527575 Unit 10 Robert Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5AN 3.20 Miles
City Taxis 01228 520000 Westmoor Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0HD 3.31 Miles
Beeline Taxis 01228 534440 35 London Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2JZ 3.51 Miles
Border Cars Business Centre 01228 882255 Grears Hill Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0HA 3.57 Miles
Go Green Car 0844 875 9757 Wakefield Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0HE 3.58 Miles
Barry's Taxi 07766 700020 103 Cant Cr, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4JJ 3.71 Miles
Executive Cars 01228 524010 310 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2BX 4.10 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Little Orton (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:09:30 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Housteads Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kirkstead Close D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Edmunds Park D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yewdale Road (Hutton Way) (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Moorpark Avenue (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:45
Whernside D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coalfell Avenue D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moorhouse (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Great Orton (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Green Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newby West D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whinnie House Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Rigg Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crosshill Drive D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Morton Surgery	Langrigg Road Carlisle Cumbria CA2 6DT
Eden Medical Group 01228 524477	The Eden Medical Group Port Road Carlisle Cumbria CA2 7AJ
Recovery Steps Cumbria 01900 512300	1St Floor,Stocklund House Castle Street Carlisle CA3 8SY
North Carlisle Medical Practice	Eden Street Carlisle Cumbria CA3 9JZ
North Carlisle Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Eden Street Carlisle CA3 9JZ

Local Stores

Morton
Stonegarth Road
Morton
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA2 6PD
01228 524753
Store Website
1.97 miles

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SPAR Hutton Way
12
Hutton Way
Carlisle
CA2 7TH
01228 522964
Store Website
1.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Richard Martin House
275 Wigton Road Carlisle Cumbria CA2 6JY 01228521393 support@cr-vets.co.uk Website 1.80 miles

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Ashlea Veterinary Centre Ltd
Unit 2B Port Road Business Park Carlisle Cumbria CA2 7AF 01228 549177 vetsoffice@ashleavets.co.uk Website 2.51 miles
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Paragon Veterinary Group
Carlisle House, Townhead Road Dalston Carlisle Cumbria CA5 7JF 01228 710208 vets@paragonvet.com Website 3.28 miles
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Carlisle Vets4pets Ltd
Unit C 54 Scotland Road Carlisle Cumbria CA3 9DB 01228 547956 carlisle@vets4pets.com Website 3.37 miles
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Eden Veterinary Centre
213 Kingstown Road Carlisle Cumbria CA3 0BB 01228 541999 Website 3.64 miles

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Coomara Veterinary Practice
Chertsey House Chertsey Grove Carlisle Cumbria CA1 2QX 01228 524740 admin@coomara.co.uk Website 4.05 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 2.85 miles

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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 10.84 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 12.23 miles Brampton

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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 18.98 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.

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 19.48 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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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 20.50 miles Keswick Is Located In The North Of The Lake District National Park And Is Well-Signposted.

Weather Forecast

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Temp	17.1°C	16.1°C	15°C	14.3°C	18.2°C	21.5°C	22.6°C	23.1°C	23.5°C	23°C	21.3°C	19.9°C
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Temp	18.6°C	17.9°C	17.5°C	17.2°C	20.3°C	23.3°C	25°C	25.7°C	25.8°C	25.4°C	24.2°C	21°C
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