Welcome to Roadhead

Roadhead is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated on the A69 road, which connects the cities of Newcastle and Carlisle. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who enjoy hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. Roadhead has a population of around 200 people and is known for its friendly community and peaceful atmosphere.

One of the main attractions in Roadhead is the nearby Hadrian's Wall, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The wall was built by the Romans in the 2nd century AD and stretches for 73 miles across northern England. Visitors can explore the wall and learn about its history at the nearby museums and visitor centers. Another popular attraction in Roadhead is the nearby Kielder Water and Forest Park, which is the largest man-made lake in northern Europe. The park offers a range of activities, including water sports, cycling, and hiking.

Roadhead is also home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village hall. The village hall hosts a range of events throughout the year, including concerts, dances, and community gatherings. The pub, called the Milecastle Inn, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, offering a range of food and drink options. Overall, Roadhead is a charming village with plenty to offer visitors who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway in the beautiful countryside of Cumbria.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 2.3°C

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Wind: 3.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School Details
Bewcastle School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Ms Matthew Dixon
Bewcastle
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA6 6PF
01697748662
School Website
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
Lees Hill C Of E School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Fiona Stobbart
Lees Hill
Brampton
Cumbria
CA8 2BB
0 169772577
School Website
Lanercost C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs A Wilkinson
Lanercost
Brampton
Cumbria
CA8 2HL
0 169772702
School Website
Gilsland C Of E Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rob Blake
Gilsland
Brampton
Cumbria
CA8 7AA
01697747302
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
Kirby Moor School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:7-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Karen Blaylock
Longtown Road
Brampton
Cumbria
CA8 2AB
1697742598
Brampton Primary School
Foundation School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Richard Clark
Sawmill Lane
Brampton
Cumbria
CA8 1BZ
01697742158
School Website
William Howard School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Kath Pigdon
Longtown Road
Brampton
Cumbria
CA8 1AR
01697745700
School Website
Irthington Village School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Lynn Harrison
Irthington
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA6 4NJ
01228212050
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Brampton (Cumbria)
[Un-Named Lane Off A689], Near Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1HW
11.36 Miles
Haltwhistle
Station Road, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 0AH
13.73 Miles
Gretna Green
Station Road, Off Glasgow Road, Gretna Green, Dumfries And Galloway, DG16 5HF
15.31 Miles
Wetheral
Wetheral, Wetheral, Cumbria, CA4 8JP
15.32 Miles
Carlisle
Court Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1QZ
16.46 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Airbus 2000
016977 3735
Beck Lane, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1NF
10.71 Miles
Brampton Cars
016977 42851
5 Irthing Walk, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1PH
10.90 Miles
John Forster Bobcat Hire
01228 675339
Stoneknowe Villa, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4LS
11.53 Miles
Joan's Taxis
01228 791159
35 Esk Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 5PU
11.61 Miles
Carlisle Airport Transfers
07814 404861
3 Arthuret Drive, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 5SG
11.64 Miles
Turnbull Taxis
01434 320105
36 Westlands, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9BS
13.40 Miles
Sproul Taxis
01434 321064
28 Central Drive, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9AX
13.55 Miles
Carwhinley Cars
01228 674002
Harker Industrial Units, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4DN
14.03 Miles
Border Cars Business Centre
01228 882255
Grears Hill Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0HA
14.97 Miles
Go Green Car
0844 875 9757
Wakefield Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0HE
15.01 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Baileymill
No More Collections Today
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Sleetbeck (Sdc)
Collection Today available until:15:15
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Noblestown (Sdc)
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:11:30
Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Roadhead (Sdc)
Collection Today available until:15:15
Weekday Last Collection:15:15
Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Bewcastle (Sdc)
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:11:30
Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Corner House
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crossings (Sdc)
Collection Today available until:15:30
Weekday Last Collection:15:30
Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Bushfield (Sdc)
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:12:00
Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Mallsburn (Sdc)
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Roweltown (Sdc)
Collection Today available until:15:30
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Stapleton (Sdc)
Collection Today available until:15:30
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Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Penton (Sdc)
Collection Today available until:15:00
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Kingfield (Sdc)
Collection Today available until:15:00
Weekday Last Collection:15:00
Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Warwicksland (Sdc)
Collection Today available until:15:00
Weekday Last Collection:15:00
Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Shankhill (Sdc)
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:11:30
Saturday Last Collection:11:30
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Brampton Community Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Union Lane
Brampton
CA8 1BX
Brampton Community Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Union Lane
Brampton
CA8 1BX
White Lion
17 High Cross Street
Brampton
CA8 1RP
Brampton Medical Practice
01697 72551
Brampton Medical Practice
4 Market Place, Brampton
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA8 1NL
Longtown Medical Centre
01228 791328
Longtown Medical Centre
Moor Road
Longtown
CA6 5XA
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Local Stores

Brampton
1-7 Main Street
Brampton
Cumbria
CA8 1RS
01697 745910
shop.4906@coop.co.uk
Store Website
10.66 miles
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SPAR Newcastleton
3 North Hermitage Street
Newcastleton
TD9 0RB
Store Website
6.7 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Capontree Veterinary Centre
Greenhill
Brampton
Cumbria
CA8 1SU
01697 72318
info@capontreevets.co.uk
Website
11.00 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Capontree Veterinary Centre
Borders Business Park
Longtown
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA6 5TD
01228 791245
info@capontreevets.co.uk
Website
11.43 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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Border Vets
Unit 5
Townfoot
Longtown
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA6 5LY
01228 792 999
mail@border-vets.co.uk
11.60 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

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Poultry

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Ark Veterinary Centre Limited
7 Henry Street
Langholm
Dumfriesshire
DG13 0AR
11.67 miles
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Camelids

Cats

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Deer

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Solway Equine Vets Ltd
Office No 3
Geltside Farm
Brampton
Cumbria
CA8 1TA
info@solwayequinevets.co.uk
Website
11.93 miles
Animals Treated
Equines

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Capontree Veterinary Centre
4 Station Court
Haltwhistle
Northumberland
NE49 9HN
01434 320705
info@capontreevets.co.uk
Website
13.72 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Local Dog Walks

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
11.93 miles

Access Via A69, Take The Turning 'Hayton And Town Head - Car Park For The Woods Is About 200 Yards From The Turn
Location
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Talkin Tarn
Its A Quiet Park With A Lake Away From Roads.
B6413
11.98 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
12.90 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
14.90 miles

Follow The B6318 To The Crossroads With The National Park Centre At Once Brewed. Take The Turning Signposted Steel Rigg.
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
15.88 miles

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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
20.51 miles

Redesdale Forest
Location
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