Welcome to Powhill

Powhill is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated in the northern part of the county, close to the Scottish border. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields. It is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

One of the main attractions in Powhill is the Powhill Castle. This historic castle dates back to the 14th century and is a popular destination for history buffs. The castle is open to the public and visitors can explore the grounds and learn about the history of the castle and the surrounding area. There are also a number of walking trails in the area, which offer stunning views of the countryside.

Powhill is also home to a number of small shops and cafes, where visitors can sample local produce and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. The village has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and visitors are always made to feel at home. Whether you are looking for a relaxing break in the countryside or an action-packed adventure, Powhill has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 9.3°C

Feels Like: 7.7°C

Wind: 6.7 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Maryport C Of E Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Ormond	Camp Road Maryport Cumbria CA15 6JN 01900812299 School Website
Grasslot Infant School Community School Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Chilton	Main Road Grasslot Maryport Cumbria CA15 8BT 01900812268 School Website
Netherhall School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Tromans	Netherhall Road Maryport Cumbria CA15 6NT 01900813434 School Website
Flimby Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tanya Peers	Rye Hill Road Flimby Maryport Cumbria CA15 8PJ 1900812264 School Website
Netherton Infant School Community School Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Lynn Millington	Rydal Avenue Maryport Cumbria CA15 7LT 01900812709
Ewanrigg Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Yvonne Craig	Ennerdale Road Maryport Cumbria CA15 8HN 01900812330 School Website
Our Lady And St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Maryport Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqueline Hampson	Ennerdale Road Maryport Cumbria CA15 8HN 1900812582 School Website
Ellenborough Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mr Mark Hazzard	Victory Crescent Maryport Cumbria CA15 7NE 1900812931 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Dumfries Lovers Walk, Dumfries, Dumfries And Galloway, DG1 1NF 18.83 Miles

Maryport Millpot Road, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6DA 19.51 Miles

Flimby Station Road, Flimby, Cumbria, CA15 8QN 19.66 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Jans Cabs 01556 502615 1 Marle Ter, Castle Douglas, Dumfries And Galloway, DG7 1DU 5.06 Miles
C D Cabs 01556 503908 15 St. Ringan Dr, Castle Douglas, Dumfries And Galloway, DG7 1EP 5.08 Miles
Herdsman Taxis 01556 502551 Hawthorns/53A Academy St, Castle Douglas, Dumfries And Galloway, DG7 1EE 5.14 Miles
Turnups Taxis 07876 573321 13 Scott Court, Dalbeattie, Dumfries And Galloway, DG5 4ND 5.29 Miles
Dowden's Taxis 01556 611098 19 Port St, Dalbeattie, Dumfries And Galloway, DG5 4BE 5.31 Miles
Bg S Private Hire 07921 840350 21 Church Crescent, Dalbeattie, Dumfries And Galloway, DG5 4BA 5.44 Miles
Cabco Taxis Dalbeattie (Dumfries Branch) 01387 733063 1 Craignair Street, Dalbeattie, Dumfries And Galloway, DG5 4AX 5.49 Miles
Kirkcudbright Taxis 01557 331177 3 Merse Avenue, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries And Galloway, DG6 4RN 6.12 Miles
Jj Cabs 01557 331641 14 Merse Park, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries And Galloway, DG6 4RL 6.14 Miles
Allans Taxi Service 01557 331663 9 Hornel Rd, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries And Galloway, DG6 4LH 6.62 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
100 King Street (Lcp) Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
St Cuthbert's Place (Lcp) Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Crossmichael (Sdc) Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Gatehouse Of Fleet Po (Sdc) Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Maryport Rugby Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Mealpot Road Maryport CA15 6NE
Maryport Rugby Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Mealpot Road Maryport CA15 6NE
Maryport Rugby Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Mealpot Road Maryport CA15 6NE
Maryport Health Services 01900 815544	Maryport Health Services Alneburgh Hse,Ewanrigg Rd Maryport Cumbria CA15 8EL
Alneburgh House - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Alneburgh House Ewanrigg Road Maryport CA15 8EL

Local Stores

Castle Douglas
129 King Street
Castle Douglas
The Stewartry Of Kirkcudbright
DG7 1LX
01556 502569
Store Website
5.25 miles

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SPAR Dalbeattie
49 High Street
Dalbeattie
DG5 4HD
01556 610279
Store Website
5.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Stewartry Veterinary Centre Ltd
Oakwell Road Castle Douglas Kirkcudbrightshire DG7 1JT 01556 502263 vets@stewartryvets.com Website 5.38 miles
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Dunmuir Veterinary Group
Oakwell House 20 Oakwell Road Castle Douglas Kirkcudbrightshire DG7 1JY 01556 502400 vets@dunmuirvets.co.uk Website 5.41 miles
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The Stewartry Veterinary Centre Ltd
67A High Street Dalbeattie Kirkcudbrightshire DG5 4HA 01556 502263 vets@stewartryvets.com 5.70 miles

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Bard Vets Limited
Craigland Station Road Dalbeattie Kirkcudbrightshire DG5 4AN 01556 610944 mail@thebardvetgroup.co.uk 5.75 miles

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Galloway Vets Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery Gas Lane Kirkcudbright Dumfriesshire DG6 4HX 01557 330632 gallowayvets@hotmail.co.uk 6.02 miles
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Threave Farm Vets
Unit 11 Greenlaw Business Park Greenlaw Castle Douglas Kirkcudbrightshire DG7 2LH apadkin@live.co.uk 6.21 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Thornhill And The Covenanters Graveyard
36 A76 Thornhill DG3 5AY 27.83 miles

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Noble Knott
A Short, Circular Forest Walk With Plenty Of Woodland And Streams To Enjoy. CA12 5TW 32.66 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.

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

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 35.34 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.

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

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 38.13 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	5.3°C	4.4°C	4°C	4°C	4.8°C	5.8°C	6.9°C	8°C	8.8°C	9.2°C	8.9°C	8.1°C

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