Welcome to Moat

Moat Cumbria is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. The village is situated in the northern part of the county, close to the Scottish border. Moat Cumbria is known for its picturesque countryside, which is popular with hikers and nature enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and dense forests, making it an ideal destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions in Moat Cumbria is the historic Moat House, which dates back to the 16th century. The house is a Grade II listed building and is known for its unique architecture and beautiful gardens. Visitors can take a guided tour of the house and learn about its rich history, or simply enjoy a leisurely stroll through the gardens. The Moat House is also a popular venue for weddings and other special events.

Moat Cumbria is also home to several quaint pubs and restaurants, where visitors can sample traditional English cuisine and locally brewed beers. The village is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, and visitors are often struck by the friendly nature of the locals. Whether you're looking to explore the great outdoors, learn about local history, or simply relax and unwind, Moat Cumbria is the perfect destination.

Local Schools

School	Details
Longtown Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Jemma Nicholson	Mary Street Longtown Carlisle Cumbria CA6 5UG 1228791203
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
Bewcastle School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Matthew Dixon	Bewcastle Carlisle Cumbria CA6 6PF 01697748662 School Website
Blackford C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Linda Smith	Blackford Carlisle Cumbria CA6 4ES 01228674614 School Website
Rockcliffe C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Amanda Lee	Rockcliffe Carlisle Cumbria CA6 4AA 01228674631 School Website
Houghton C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephen Johnston	Jackson Road Houghton Carlisle Cumbria CA3 0PA 01228593992 School Website
James Rennie School Academy Special Converter Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Kris Williams	California Road Kingstown Carlisle Cumbria CA3 0BU 1228554280 School Website
Crosby On Eden C Of E School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Julia Dalgleish	Crosby-On-Eden Carlisle Cumbria CA6 4QN 01228212080 School Website
Irthington Village School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynn Harrison	Irthington Carlisle Cumbria CA6 4NJ 01228212050 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gretna Green Station Road, Off Glasgow Road, Gretna Green, Dumfries And Galloway, DG16 5HF 7.11 Miles

Carlisle Court Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1QZ 11.52 Miles

Brampton (Cumbria) [Un-Named Lane Off A689], Near Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1HW 12.30 Miles

Wetheral Wetheral, Wetheral, Cumbria, CA4 8JP 12.50 Miles

Annan Station Road, Annan, Dumfries And Galloway, DG12 6AS 14.42 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Joan's Taxis 01228 791159 35 Esk Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 5PU 3.97 Miles
Carlisle Airport Transfers 07814 404861 3 Arthuret Drive, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 5SG 4.12 Miles
Central Cabs 01461 337306 123A Central Av, Gretna, Dumfries And Galloway, DG16 5AQ 7.23 Miles
John Forster Bobcat Hire 01228 675339 Stoneknowe Villa, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4LS 7.32 Miles
Carwhinley Cars 01228 674002 Harker Industrial Units, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4DN 8.24 Miles
Uk Motorhome Travel 01461 201071 Notwen Road, Lockerbie, Dumfries And Galloway, DG11 3AU 8.80 Miles
Border Cars Business Centre 01228 882255 Grears Hill Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0HA 9.31 Miles
Go Green Car 0844 875 9757 Wakefield Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0HE 9.48 Miles
City Taxis 01228 520000 Westmoor Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0HD 9.53 Miles
Airbus 2000 016977 3735 Beck Lane, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1NF 10.87 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Moat (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:14:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Carwinley (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:14:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Easton Village Weekday Last Collection:14:45 Saturday Last Collection:07:45
Scotch Dyke Station (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
The War Memorial (Lcp) Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Brighton Place D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rowanburn (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Haithwaite Gate (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:14:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Linnsview (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:10:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Warwicksland (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:15:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Hollows (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:11:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Claygate (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Penton (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:15:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Evertown (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:11:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Moor Road (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Longtown Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Moor Road Longtown Carlisle CA6 5XA
Longtown Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Moor Road Longtown Carlisle CA6 5XA
Longtown Medical Centre 01228 791328	Longtown Medical Centre Moor Road Longtown CA6 5XA
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

Langholm Superstore
Glenesk Road
Langholm
Dumfries
DG13 0ES
01387 381345
Store Website
6.81 miles

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SPAR Netherby Street
Netherby Street
Longtown
Carlisle
CA6 5SA
01228 791541
Store Website
3.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Border Vets
Unit 5 Townfoot Longtown Carlisle Cumbria CA6 5LY 01228 792 999 mail@border-vets.co.uk 3.85 miles
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Capontree Veterinary Centre
Borders Business Park Longtown Carlisle Cumbria CA6 5TD 01228 791245 info@capontreevets.co.uk Website 3.95 miles
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Ark Veterinary Centre Limited
7 Henry Street Langholm Dumfriesshire DG13 0AR 7.29 miles

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Eden Veterinary Centre
213 Kingstown Road Carlisle Cumbria CA3 0BB 01228 541999 Website 9.49 miles

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Carlisle Vets4pets Ltd
Unit C 54 Scotland Road Carlisle Cumbria CA3 9DB 01228 547956 carlisle@vets4pets.com Website 10.45 miles
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Capontree Veterinary Centre
Greenhill Brampton Cumbria CA8 1SU 01697 72318 info@capontreevets.co.uk Website 10.92 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 10.39 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 11.44 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 12.42 miles Brampton

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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 21.14 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.

Greenlee Lough
NE47 7AN 21.41 miles Follow The B6318 To The Crossroads With The National Park Centre At Once Brewed. Take The Turning Signposted Steel Rigg.

Hindhope Linn Blakehopeburnhaugh
Hidden Away On This Short Walk Is The Gem Of A Waterfall Known As Hindhope Linn. Head Up The Forest Road, Passing Blakehopeburnhaugh Farm On The Right. After Turning Into A Well Thinned Crop Of Scots Pine, Follow The Path Above A Gorge Which Overlooks The Blakehope Burn. Carefully Descend The Steps And Enjoy The Magical Secret Of This Trail. From Here, The Path Winds Through Some Shady Riverside Before Climbing Up Again. After Crossing The Hindehope Burn, The Trail Passes The Top Of The Waterfall. Moderate. 1.25 Miles/ 2K 45 Mins. Blakehopeburnhaugh Rochester Lancashire 28.33 miles Redesdale Forest

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