Welcome to Nethertown

Nethertown is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated on the west coast of the county, near the Irish Sea. The village is known for its beautiful scenery, with the sea on one side and the Lake District National Park on the other. The village has a population of around 500 people and is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The area was also home to the Vikings, who left their mark on the landscape with the construction of a number of burial mounds. In more recent times, the village was a hub for the coal mining industry, with several mines operating in the area. Today, the village is a quiet and peaceful place, with a strong sense of community.

Despite its small size, Nethertown has a number of amenities, including a primary school, a post office, and a pub. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including a bakery and a convenience store. The surrounding area offers a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and fishing. The village is also well-connected, with good road and rail links to nearby towns and cities. Overall, Nethertown is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Thornhill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Sophie Mccabe	Ehen Road Thornhill Egremont Cumbria CA22 2SJ 1946820402 School Website
Beckermet C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Birkett	Mill Lane Beckermet Cumbria CA21 2YD 01946841221 School Website
Bookwell Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Russell Hardy	Bookwell Egremont Cumbria CA22 2LT 01946820408 School Website
Orgill Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Shepherd	Southey Avenue Orgill Egremont Cumbria CA22 2HH 01946820234 School Website
St Bridgets Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzanne Smith	St Bridget's Lane Egremont Cumbria CA22 2BD 01946820320 School Website
West Lakes Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Abby Deeks	Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DQ 01946820356 School Website
St Bees Village Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Sharp	Main Street St Bees Cumbria CA27 0AA 01946822392 School Website
St Bees School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Robin Silk	Wood Lane St Bees Cumbria CA27 0DS 1946828000 School Website
Moor Row Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Jacqui Beavis	Moor Row Cumbria CA24 3JW 01946810620 School Website
St Patricks Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Gayle / Lisa Wilkinson / Pritchard	Todholes Road Cleator Moor Cumbria CA25 5DG 01946810513 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Nethertown [Un-Named Lane Off Nethertown Road], Nethertown, Cumbria, CA22 2UG 0.70 Miles

Braystones [Pathway, Off Un-Named Lane Between, Braystones, Cumbria, CA21 2YW 1.16 Miles

St Bees Main Street, St Bees, Cumbria, CA27 0BZ 2.98 Miles

Sellafield Station Road, Sellafield, Cumbria, CA20 1RG 3.71 Miles

Seascale Gosforth Road, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1QL 4.72 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Downton Travel Ltd 01946 820137 33 Ashley Way Queensgate, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2JT 1.76 Miles
Merrett's Taxis 01946 815555 27 Market Pl, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2AG 2.24 Miles
Sterling Cabs 01946 823000 63 Main St, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DB 2.35 Miles
Bigrigg Cabs 01946 810024 Croftlands, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2UX 3.32 Miles
Sue's Taxi 01946 817047 Brackenridge, Cleator, Cumbria, CA23 3EA 4.62 Miles
Ginger Minicabs 01946 815811 23 Jacktrees Rd, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5BD 4.93 Miles
Door 2 Door Taxis 01946 66123 54 Leconfield Street, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5BT 4.99 Miles
Brass Cabs 01946 67070 44 Wasdale Close, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9SZ 5.05 Miles
Bell Taxis 01946 66666 15 Derwentwater Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9RQ 5.07 Miles
Marteeny Taxis 01946 690045 7 Grisedale Cl, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8DF 5.23 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Netherton Station D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middletown D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coulderton D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tarnside Caravan Park D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wodow Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Braystones D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thornhill Po Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Gulley Flats D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beckermet Moor D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St John D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Rowans Ashlea Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Egremont Delivery Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Castle Croft D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Orgill D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wood Bank Estate D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Fellview Healthcare 01946 820203	Beech House Surgery St Bridget's Lane Egremont Cumbria CA22 2BD
Westcroft House Surgery 01946 820348	Westcroft House Surgery 66 Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB
Copeland Pcn Services Hub 01946 820348	Westcroft House Surgery 66 Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB
Seascale Health Centre 01946 728101	Seascale Health Centre Gosforth Road Seascale Cumbria CA20 1PN
Cleator Moor Surgery	Birks Road Cleator Moor Cumbria CA25 5HP

Local Stores

Egremont
42 Main Street
Egremont
Cumbria
CA22 2AD
01946 820790
Store Website
2.32 miles

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SPAR Egremont
S.H & C.L. Graham ( T/A henry Graham )
Spar Store
Bridge End Garage
Egremont
CA22 2RQ
01946820244
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
66A Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB 01946 820513 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 2.38 miles
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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
55 Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB 01946 820312 westlakelandvets@gmail.com Website 2.38 miles
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Galemire Vets Limited
Galemire Cleator Moor Cumbria CA25 5QX 01946 810295 vets@galemirevets.co.uk Website 4.93 miles
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The Vet Whitehaven
Egremont Road Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 8NH hello@thevetwhitehaven.co.uk Website 5.38 miles
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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
Preston Street Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 9DL 01946 693303 westlakelandvets@gmail.com Website 6.37 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Unit 1, Enterprise Court Derwent Howe Workington Cumbria CA14 3YP 01900 66666 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 12.61 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 12.99 miles From Keswick, Take The Honister Pass (B5289) Signposted To Buttermere.

Noble Knott
A Short, Circular Forest Walk With Plenty Of Woodland And Streams To Enjoy. CA12 5TW 17.29 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.

Great Langdale Valley
A Circular Walk Taking In Part Of The Cumbria Way Towards Chapel Stile And Back Along The Centre Of The Valley With Stunning Scenery Of The Langdale Pikes. LA22 9JU 18.80 miles From Ambleside, Follow Signs For Coniston On The A593. Continue On The B5343 Following Signs For Great Langdale. Pass Through Chapel Stile And Continue On The Road For 3-4 Miles.

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

Coniston (Coppermines Valley)
This Walk, Starting From The Village Of Coniston, Takes You Up Into The Spectacular Coppermines Valley And Takes In The Copper Heart Stone And Working Waterwheel. LA21 8EH 20.46 miles Head Into Coniston On The A593. Once In The Village, Take The B5285 To The Ruskin Avenue Car Park.

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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 20.71 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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