Welcome to Rosley

Rosley is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles east of the town of Wigton and 10 miles west of the city of Carlisle. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including St. Lawrence's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. Rosley is a peaceful and picturesque village, with a strong sense of community and a friendly atmosphere.

The village of Rosley has a population of around 300 people, and is a close-knit community where everyone knows each other. The village has a number of amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a primary school. The village hall is a popular venue for community events, such as dances, concerts, and meetings. The pub, called The Greyhound Inn, is a traditional English pub that serves food and drink to locals and visitors alike. The primary school in Rosley is a small, friendly school that provides education for children aged 4-11.

Rosley is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities in the area. The village is close to the Lake District National Park, which is a popular destination for hiking, cycling, and water sports. There are also a number of local walks that start and finish in Rosley, including the Rosley Ramble, which takes in some of the village's historic buildings and beautiful scenery. Overall, Rosley is a charming and peaceful village that offers a great quality of life for its residents.

Local Weather

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Temp: -6.7°C

Feels Like: -11°C

Wind: 5.6 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Rosley C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Joanne Tinniswood	Rosley Wigton Cumbria CA7 8AU 01697342776 School Website
Thursby Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Williams	Thursby Carlisle Cumbria CA5 6PN 01228711180 School Website
Lime House School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Andy Guest	Holm Hill Dalston Carlisle Cumbria CA5 7BX 01228710225 School Website
Fellview Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Gillian Mcelvogue	Caldbeck Wigton Cumbria CA7 8HF 01697478437 School Website
Raughton Head C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Dickinson	Raughton Head Carlisle Cumbria CA5 7DD 01697476291 School Website
The Nelson Thomlinson School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Sam Northwood	High Street Wigton Cumbria CA7 9PX 01697342160 School Website
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Ann-Marie Handford	Eastend Wigton Cumbria CA7 9HZ 01697343119 School Website
Wigton Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Lloyd	Longthwaite Road Wigton Cumbria CA7 9JR 01697342649 School Website
Thomlinson Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms Dawn Maxwell	The Goose Market High Street Wigton Cumbria CA7 9PG 01697342432 School Website
St Michaels C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr L Smith	Dalston Carlisle Cumbria CA5 7LN 01228711544 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Dalston Station Road, Dalston, Cumbria, CA5 7LT 4.37 Miles

Wigton Station Road, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA 4.64 Miles

Carlisle Court Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1QZ 8.17 Miles

Wetheral Wetheral, Wetheral, Cumbria, CA4 8JP 10.85 Miles

Aspatria Station Road, Aspatria, Cumbria, CA7 2AW 11.33 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Station House Taxis 016973 43148 Station House, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA 4.67 Miles
Thomason Travel 016973 44116 Station House, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA 4.67 Miles
Prestige Travel Carlisle 07783 746060 37 Yewdale Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7SP 7.06 Miles
Metro Taxis 01228 522088 Norfolk Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5JA 7.58 Miles
Barry's Taxi 07766 700020 103 Cant Cr, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4JJ 7.70 Miles
Radio Taxis 01228 527575 Unit 10 Robert Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5AN 8.05 Miles
Radio Taxis 01228 527575 Millrace Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5RS 8.11 Miles
Beeline Taxis 01228 534440 35 London Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2JZ 8.20 Miles
Carlisle Drivers 01228 515818 Stephenson Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3NX 8.50 Miles
Cook Alastair 01228 401022 74 Edgehill Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3PR 8.52 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Rosley D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rosley School D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brackenthwaite D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brocklebank D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Welton (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Goose Green Holly House (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:10:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
West Curthwaite D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nether Welton (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
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Cumdivock (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:10:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
How End D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Crofton Hall D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thursby East Side D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Royal School (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Caldbeck Surgery 01697 478254	Caldbeck Surgery Friar Row,Caldbeck Wigton Cumbria CA7 8DS
Dalston Medical Group 01228 710451	Dalston Medical Group The Surgery,Townsend Road Dalston Carlisle CA5 7PZ
Wigton Group Medical Practice 01697 342254	Wigton Group Medical Prac South End Wigton Cumbria CA7 9QD
Wigton Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Cross Lane Wigton CA7 9DD
Wigton Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Cross Lane Wigton CA7 9DD

Local Stores

Dalston - Carlisle
Townhead Road
Dalston
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA5 7QS
01228 712714
Store Website
4.22 miles

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SPAR Cardewlees
ML Richardson & Sons Spar Store
Cardewlees Service Station
Wigton Road
Great Orton Nr Carlisle
CA5 6LG
01228712244
Store Website
4.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Belle Vue Vets Ltd
Syke Park Syke Road Wigton Cumbria CA7 9NE 01697 342174 info@wigtonvets.co.uk Website 3.65 miles
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Paragon Veterinary Group
Carlisle House, Townhead Road Dalston Carlisle Cumbria CA5 7JF 01228 710208 vets@paragonvet.com Website 4.03 miles
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Richard Martin House
275 Wigton Road Carlisle Cumbria CA2 6JY 01228521393 support@cr-vets.co.uk Website 6.78 miles

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Ashlea Veterinary Centre Ltd
Unit 2B Port Road Business Park Carlisle Cumbria CA2 7AF 01228 549177 vetsoffice@ashleavets.co.uk Website 8.04 miles
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Falcon Veterinary Group
330 London Road Carlisle Cumbria CA1 3ER 01228 558833 info@falconvet.co.uk Website 8.19 miles
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Coomara Veterinary Practice
Chertsey House Chertsey Grove Carlisle Cumbria CA1 2QX 01228 524740 admin@coomara.co.uk Website 8.19 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 8.72 miles

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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 12.60 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 14.13 miles Keswick Is Located In The North Of The Lake District National Park And Is Well-Signposted.

Noble Knott
A Short, Circular Forest Walk With Plenty Of Woodland And Streams To Enjoy. CA12 5TW 14.61 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.

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 15.17 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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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 16.17 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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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-1.9°C	-2.1°C	-2.2°C	-2.2°C	-2°C	-1.2°C	0.5°C	2.4°C	4°C	2.7°C	-1°C	-2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.9°C	-5.9°C	-5.6°C	-5.3°C	-5.4°C	-4.1°C	-2.4°C	0.1°C	1.8°C	0.4°C	-4.2°C	-6.2°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Overcast	Overcast	Clear	Clear
Temp	-3.6°C	-3.9°C	-4.1°C	-3.7°C	-1°C	1.3°C	4.3°C	5.3°C	5.7°C	5.3°C	4.5°C	3.5°C
Feels Like	-6.6°C	-6.3°C	-6.3°C	-4.3°C	-3°C	-2°C	1°C	2.1°C	2.5°C	2.3°C	0.9°C	-0.8°C

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