Welcome to Newbiggin on Lune

Newbiggin-on-Lune is a small village located in the Eden district of Cumbria, England. The village is situated on the A685 road, which connects the towns of Kendal and Tebay. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The River Lune flows through the village, adding to its natural beauty.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was once a centre for lead mining and quarrying, and the remains of old mines and quarries can still be seen in the surrounding hills. The village also has a number of historic buildings, including St. John's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

Today, Newbiggin-on-Lune is a quiet and peaceful village, with a small population of around 200 people. The village has a pub, a village hall, and a primary school. The surrounding countryside offers a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and fishing. The village is also within easy reach of the Lake District National Park, making it an ideal base for exploring this stunning part of England.

Local Schools

School	Details
Asby Endowed School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Michelle Clark	Great Asby Appleby In Westmorland Cumbria CA16 6EX 01768351154 School Website
Orton C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Emma Pomfret	Orton Penrith Cumbria CA10 3RG 01539624268 School Website
Tebay Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Helen Wright (Interim Head)	Tebay Penrith Cumbria CA10 3XB
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Gary Hartley	Christian Head Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4HA 01768371693 School Website
Kirkby Stephen Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Capstick	Nateby Road Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4AE 01768371387 School Website
Warcop C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Linsley	Warcop Appleby In Westmorland Cumbria CA16 6NX 01768341471 School Website
Crosby Ravensworth C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Duncan Priestley	Crosby Ravensworth Penrith Cumbria CA10 3JJ 01931715265 School Website
Brough Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Phil Cooper	Church Brough Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4EW 01768341284 School Website
Settlebeck High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Dr Sarah Campbell	Long Lane Sedbergh Cumbria LA10 5AL 01539620383 School Website
Sedbergh Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Hudson	Long Lane Sedbergh Cumbria LA10 5AL 01539620510 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kirkby Stephen Wiseber Road, Near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4LE 4.11 Miles

Appleby Clifford Street, Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6TT 9.15 Miles

Garsdale Coal Road, Garsdale Head, Cumbria, LA10 5PP 10.50 Miles

Dent Coal Road, Cowgill, Cumbria, LA10 5RF 12.50 Miles

Kendal Station Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BT 13.60 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
B D Taxis 017683 71682 1 Riverside Cottages, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4PH 4.56 Miles
Prima Taxis 017683 72557 22 The Crescent, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4AF 5.15 Miles
Appleby Taxis 017683 52772 Unit 3/Horsepower House/Crosscroft Ind Est, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6HX 8.71 Miles
Appleby Cars 07895 900991 9 High Wiend, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6RD 8.88 Miles
Ladycab Taxis 01539 266002 30 Bainbridge Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AU 8.92 Miles
Appleby Travel 017683 52220 16 Boroughgate, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6XB 8.94 Miles
On Time Taxis 07917 801878 56 Mary Fell, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AW 8.97 Miles
J V R Taxis 017683 52382 Mid Town Farmhouse, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6LU 9.37 Miles
Mmk Appleby Taxis 017683 53106 Long Marton Rd, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6XX 9.51 Miles
Country Private Hire Taxi Service 01969 667096 Garsdale House, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5PU 10.41 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Dunning - Orton Surgery	Orton Surgery Market Hall Orton Penrith Cumbria CA10 3RQ
Upper Eden Medical Practice 01768 371369	The Health Centre Silver Street Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4RB
Brough Medical Centre	Main Street Brough Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4AY
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

Local Stores

Kirkby Stephen
Redmayne Road
Kirkby Stephen
Cumbria
CA17 4RL
01768 372176
Store Website
5.18 miles

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SPAR Gregson Kirkby Stephen
35-41
High Street
Kirkby Stephen
CA17 4SG
01768 371353
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pendragon Vets Ltd
Hamilton House St. Lukes Road Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4HT 01768 371 359 vets@pendragonvets.co.uk Website 5.02 miles
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Old Hall Veterinary Centre
April House Crosscroft Industrial Estate Appleby Cumbria CA16 6HX 01768 351507 info@oldhallvets.co.uk Website 8.76 miles

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Tethera Veterinary Services Limited
Crosscroft Industrial Estate Appleby-In-Westmorland Cumbria CA16 6HX 8.76 miles
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Farm Gate Veterinary Services Ltd
14 Long Lane Sedbergh Cumbria LA10 5AH 01539 620335 8.91 miles

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Forrest Home Vets
Moresdale Hall East Lambrigg Kendal Cumbria LA8 0DH 01539 824707 admin@forresthomevets.com Website 9.25 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 9.58 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Muker
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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 17.91 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 19.01 miles Start At Bowlees Visitors Centre

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Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 19.77 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 19.77 miles

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Stanhope Gate
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 19.77 miles Start From The Tourist Information Centre.

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