Welcome to Melkinthorpe

Melkinthorpe is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated in the Eden district and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to a small community of around 200 people and has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. The village is known for its picturesque scenery, traditional architecture, and friendly locals.

One of the main attractions in Melkinthorpe is the St. James Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is known for its stunning stained glass windows. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village. Another popular attraction in Melkinthorpe is the local pub, The Shepherds Inn. The pub is a traditional English pub and is known for its warm welcome, good food, and selection of local ales.

Melkinthorpe is also home to a number of local businesses, including a farm shop, a garden center, and a pottery studio. These businesses are popular with both locals and visitors to the village and offer a range of locally produced goods. The village is also surrounded by beautiful countryside, with a number of walking and cycling routes available for those who want to explore the area. Overall, Melkinthorpe is a charming village with a rich history and plenty to offer visitors.

Local Schools

School	Details
Clifton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nick Page	Clifton Penrith Cumbria CA10 2EG 01768868817 School Website
Lowther Endowed School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carla Tickner	Hackthorpe Penrith Cumbria CA10 2HT 01931712344 School Website
Yanwath Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cate Floyd	Yanwath Penrith Cumbria CA10 2LA 1768840739 School Website
Hunter Hall School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Donna Vinsome	Frenchfield Penrith Cumbria CA11 8UA 01768891291 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
North Lakes School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mike Pincombe	Huntley Avenue Penrith Cumbria CA11 8NU 01768899876 School Website
Ullswater Community College Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Gilby	Wetheriggs Lane Penrith Cumbria CA11 8NG 01768210206 School Website
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Marchant	Ullswater Road Penrith Cumbria CA11 7EG 01768864621 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
Beaconside C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Nick Page	Hutton Hill Penrith Cumbria CA11 8EN 01768840868 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Penrith Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7JQ 3.81 Miles

Langwathby Stoney Bank / A686, Langwathby, Cumbria, CA10 1NZ 5.65 Miles

Appleby Clifford Street, Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6TT 8.78 Miles

Lazonby And Kirkoswald Seat Hill, Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1DL 9.84 Miles

Armathwaite Station Road, Armathwaite, Cumbria, CA4 9PL 13.26 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Pro-Limos 01768 891111 30 Clifford Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8PP 3.14 Miles
First Class Limos 01768 891111 30 Clifford Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8PP 3.14 Miles
Ace Taxis 01768 890731 8 Apple Tree Gdns, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8WG 3.18 Miles
Access Taxis 01768 840629 21 Rimington Way, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8TG 3.22 Miles
Town Taxis Penrith 01768 868268 24 Laburnum Way, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8UJ 3.32 Miles
Bain's Taxis 01768 866633 24 Carleton Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8JN 3.43 Miles
A2b Taxis 07901 788949 7 Wetheriggs Rise, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7ET 3.54 Miles
A Taxis 01768 863354 14 Old London Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8JJ 3.56 Miles
Blackline Taxis 01768 865070 64 Pennine Way, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8EA 3.62 Miles
A1 Acclaim Taxis 01768 866842 1 Castle Terrace, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7DW 3.67 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Melkinthorpe D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Yanwath D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
Penrith Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Bridge Lane Penrith CA11 8HX
Penrith Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Bridge Lane Penrith CA11 8HX
Temple Sowerby Medical Practice 01768 361232	Linden Park Temple Sowerby Penrith Cumbria CA10 1RW

Local Stores

Shap
Main Street
Shap
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 3NE
01931 716202
Store Website
6.25 miles

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SPAR Burrowgate
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Burrowgate
Penrith
CA11 7TA
01768892736
Store Website
3.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Frame Swift And Partners Llp
The Veterinary Centre Carleton Penrith Cumbria CA11 8TZ 01768 862454 vets@frameswiftandpartners.co.uk Website 3.18 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 3.57 miles
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Rowcliffe House Vets Ltd
Rowcliffe House Crown Square Penrith Cumbria CA11 7AB 01768 865661 3.63 miles

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Vets4pets Penrith Ltd
Inside Pets At Home, Unit 6 Castle Retail Park Ullswater Rd Penrith Cumbria CA11 7JQ 01768 866 540 penrith@vets4pets.com Website 3.81 miles
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The Sheep Centre
D &Amp; C Fawcett Ltd Hoghouse Hill Road Newbiggin, Stainton Penrith Cumbria CA11 0GN 01768 890935 enquiries@sheepbreeding.co.uk Website 5.00 miles

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Paragon Veterinary Group
Townhead Veterinary Centre Townhead Farm Newbiggin, Stainton Penrith Cumbria CA11 0HT 017684 83789 townhead@paragonvet.com Website 5.73 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 2.94 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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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 16.59 miles From Ableside, Take The A591 Towards Grasmere And Turn Left To Follow The Sign For Rydal Hall.

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Grasmere
Grasmere Is One Of The Smaller Lakes In The Lake District And Gives Its Name To The Village Of Grasmere, Which Lies Immediately To The North Of The Lake. This Walk Follows Beside Rivers And Grasmere Lake, Offering Stunning Scenery. LA22 9SE 17.23 miles Take The A591 From Ambleside In The Direction Of Keswick. Just After You Pas Through Pydal, Park At White Moss Car Park, Just Off The Left Hand Side Of The Road.

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Skelghyll Woods
A Walk Through Woodlands, With Views Over Lake Windermere. LA22 0DH 17.26 miles From Ambleside, Take The A591 Towards Windermere. Turn Into The Car Park On The Edge Of Ambleside, On The Left Next To The Fisherbeck Hotel.

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Easedale Tarn
Easedale Tarn Is A Tarn In The Centre Of The Lake District, About Two Miles West Of The Village Of Grasmere. On This Walk, You Will Experience Stunning Scenery. The Walk Consists Of A Gradual Hill For Some Of It, But Has Rewarding Views On A Clear Day. LA22 9TA 17.37 miles From Ambleside, Take The A591 Towards Keswick And Follow The Signs For Grasmere. Turn Onto The B5287. There Is A Car Park Down A Left Turn (Signposted) Called Broadgate Meadow.

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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 17.60 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.

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