Welcome to Roughsike

Roughsike 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. The area is popular with walkers and hikers, who come to explore the many trails and paths that crisscross the landscape.

Despite its small size, Roughsike has a rich history. The village dates back to the medieval period, and there are several historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable is the village church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture, with a striking tower and intricate carvings.

Today, Roughsike is a quiet and peaceful village, with a close-knit community of residents. There are several local amenities, including a village hall, a post office, and a small shop. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including a pub and a café. Overall, Roughsike is a charming and picturesque village, with plenty to offer visitors who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing break in the heart of the English countryside.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 9.2°C

Feels Like: 5.2°C

Wind: 21.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Bowness On Solway Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Stuart Walsh	Bowness-On-Solway Wigton Cumbria CA7 5AF 01697351384 School Website
Silloth Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Bellas	Liddel Street Silloth Wigton Cumbria CA7 4DR 01697331243 School Website
Solway Community Technology College Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Tom Hailwood	Liddell Street Silloth Wigton Cumbria CA7 4DD 01697331234 School Website
Kirkbride Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Barley	Kirkbride Wigton Cumbria CA7 5JR 01697351483 School Website
Longtown Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Jemma Nicholson	Mary Street Longtown Carlisle Cumbria CA6 5UG 1228791203
Burgh By Sands School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sonia Southern	Burgh By Sands Carlisle Cumbria CA5 6AP 01228576397 School Website
Holm Cultram Abbey C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Andrea Worthington	Abbey Town Wigton Cumbria CA7 4RU 01697361261 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lockerbie Station Road, Lockerbie, Dumfries And Galloway, DG11 2HA 1.76 Miles

Dumfries Lovers Walk, Dumfries, Dumfries And Galloway, DG1 1NF 8.80 Miles

Annan Station Road, Annan, Dumfries And Galloway, DG12 6AS 11.21 Miles

Gretna Green Station Road, Off Glasgow Road, Gretna Green, Dumfries And Galloway, DG16 5HF 15.40 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Elite Bridal And Executive Cars 01387 811121 The Heck, Lockerbie, Dumfries And Galloway, DG11 1JD 1.53 Miles
M Y Taxis 01576 202491 3 Cruden Terr, Lockerbie, Dumfries And Galloway, DG11 2HY 1.87 Miles
Robbie's Private Hire 01387 810810 Motte House, Lockerbie, Dumfries And Galloway, DG11 1QN 1.94 Miles
Cab And Airport Shuttle Services 07525 168316 1 Anne Arundel Court Heathhal, Dumfries, Dumfries And Galloway, DG1 3SL 7.34 Miles
Lochar Cabs 01387 711811 12 Knowehead Road, Dumfries, Dumfries And Galloway, DG1 1UH 7.43 Miles
Howie Airport Connections 07876 023217 Wallamhill Road, Dumfries, Dumfries And Galloway, DG1 1XE 7.50 Miles
A To B Taxis 01387 710007 65 Burntscarth Green, Dumfries, Dumfries And Galloway, DG1 1UL 7.56 Miles
Dumfries Taxis 07784 920096 7 Downs Place, Dumfries, Dumfries And Galloway, DG1 3RF 7.62 Miles
Premier Taxis And Private Hire 01387 250000 5 Gateside, Dumfries, Dumfries And Galloway, DG1 3JU 7.83 Miles
Campbells Cabs 01387 268249 40 Mckie Avenue, Dumfries, Dumfries And Galloway, DG1 2HJ 8.91 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Greenhill (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Dumfries Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beckton Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Park D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dryfebridge (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
St Brydes Terrace D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kintail Park D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Annandale Crescent D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lochmaben Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Lockerbie Do (Lcp) (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sherwood Park D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leamington Square D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gala Park (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Bridge Street D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Croft Surgery 01697 351207	The Croft Surgery Kirkbride Wigton Cumbria CA7 5JH
Silloth Group Medical Practice 01697 331309	Lawn Terrace Silloth On Solway Wigton Cumbria CA7 4AH
Longtown Medical Centre 01228 791328	Longtown Medical Centre Moor Road Longtown CA6 5XA
Longtown Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Moor Road Longtown Carlisle CA6 5XA
Longtown Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Moor Road Longtown Carlisle CA6 5XA

Local Stores

Dumfries
202-204 Lochside Road
Dumfries
Dumfries
DG2 0EB
01387 721627
Store Website
9.94 miles

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SPAR Lockerbie
36
Bridge Street
LOCKERBIE
DG11 2HE
01576 202478
Store Website
1.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ark Veterinary Centre Limited
Glasgow Road Lockerbie Dumfriesshire DG11 2SE 01576 202552 enquiries@arkvetcentre.co.uk Website 1.46 miles

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Dryfe Vets Ltd
1 Mains Street Lockerbie Dumfriesshire DG11 2DG 01576 202573 vets@dryfevets.co.uk Website 1.73 miles
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Fiona Dalgliesh Veterinary Services
Thorniethwaite Farm Lockerbie Dumfriesshire DG11 1JH 07792 391257 flo451@hotmail.com 2.45 miles

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Nithsdale Vets Limited
The Vet Centre Martinton Place Heathhall Dumfries Dumfriesshire DG1 3QN 01387 253402 nithsdalevc@hotmail.co.uk Website 7.38 miles
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D. Birch Micking Equipment + Machinery Hire
Unit 3 Downsway Industrial Estate Dumfries Dumfriesshire DG1 3RS 01848 330982 nithsdalevets@hotmail.co.uk 7.55 miles

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Charnwood Veterinary Centre
5 Charnwood Road Dumfries Dumfriesshire DG1 3AG 01387 253 438 charvets@btconnect.com Website 8.84 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Thornhill And The Covenanters Graveyard
36 A76 Thornhill DG3 5AY 17.80 miles

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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 23.22 miles

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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 29.25 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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Talkin Tarn
Its A Quiet Park With A Lake Away From Roads. B6413 30.56 miles Brampton

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Noble Knott
A Short, Circular Forest Walk With Plenty Of Woodland And Streams To Enjoy. CA12 5TW 36.41 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.

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 36.49 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.

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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