Welcome to Salterbeck

Salterbeck is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Workington and is home to a population of around 3,000 people. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, which is popular with walkers and hikers. There are also several local landmarks, including the Salterbeck Stone Circle, which is believed to date back to the Bronze Age.

Despite its small size, Salterbeck has a strong sense of community. There are several local groups and organizations, including a community center, a youth club, and a gardening club. The village also has a primary school, a post office, and several shops and pubs. The local economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism, with many visitors coming to the area to enjoy the stunning scenery and outdoor activities.

Salterbeck has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Neolithic period. The village was once a center for coal mining and iron production, and there are still several reminders of this industrial past, including the remains of old mines and furnaces. Today, Salterbeck is a peaceful and picturesque village, offering a high quality of life for its residents and visitors alike.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Marys Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs S Slack	Holden Road Salterbeck Workington Cumbria CA14 5LN 01946830433 School Website
Beckstone Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr David Warbrick	Eadie Street Harrington Workington Cumbria CA14 5PX 01946830423 School Website
Westfield Nursery And Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Quirk	Nilsson Drive Workington Cumbria CA14 5BD 01900874000 School Website
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Mcallister	Furness Road Westfield Workington Cumbria CA14 3PD 1900606050 School Website
Victoria Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Hepburn-Fish	Islay Place Workington Cumbria CA14 3XB 01900601489 School Website
Victoria Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Pauline Robertson	Victoria Road Workington Cumbria CA14 2RE 01900606053 School Website
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Ian Nevitt	Harrington Road Workington Cumbria CA14 3EE 1900873290 School Website
Cumbria Academy For Autism Free Schools Special Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mrs Kara Smallman	Branthwaite Road Workington Cumbria CA14 4SS 1900517632 School Website
Ashfield Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Field	Newlands Lane Workington Cumbria CA14 3JG 01900606301 School Website
West Cumbria Learning Centre Pupil Referral Unit Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mrs Daniel Gee	Toll Bar Distington Workington Cumbria CA14 4PJ 01946834848 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Harrington Grecian Terrace, Harrington, Cumbria, CA14 5QQ 0.66 Miles

Workington Belle Isle Place, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2UZ 1.65 Miles

Parton The Square, Parton, Cumbria, CA28 6PA 3.53 Miles

Whitehaven Station Approach, Off Bransty Row, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6AX 4.80 Miles

Flimby Station Road, Flimby, Cumbria, CA15 8QN 5.09 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mike's Taxis Workington 07788 712533 45 Brierydale, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5LH 0.35 Miles
Cabs2go 07732 073049 7 Everest Mount, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5BY 0.42 Miles
Klr-Travel 01946 834866 30 Church Rd, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5PT 0.45 Miles
Josies Taxis 01900 66899 Kerry Industrial Estate Derwent Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3TX 0.68 Miles
Jude's Taxis 01900 604795 145 Harrington Rd, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2UW 1.34 Miles
J And E Taxis 01900 603713 Barnes Rd, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2TA 1.36 Miles
Cabs2go 07732 073049 Ca14 2Nd, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2ND 1.59 Miles
West Cumbria Chauffeur Service 01946 830339 7 Gilgarran Park, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4RA 3.16 Miles
Lynda's Taxis 01900 870945 Taxis, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1RG 3.31 Miles
B P Taxis 01900 63839 3 Ling Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1QZ 3.34 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Coronation Drive D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Salterbeck Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moorclose Road D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shackley Terrace D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harrington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Brewery House D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westfield Drive D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moorclose Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mossbay D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Midtown (Southside) D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Road High Harrington D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scaw Road High Harrington D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Frostoms Estate D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Laybourne Court D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coniston Drive D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
James Street Group Pract 01900 62241	James Street Group Pract James Street Workington Cumbria CA14 2DL
Orchard House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	29 South William Street Workington Cumbria CA14 2EW
Allerdale Primary Care Services 01900 324241	Pcs Allerdale Locality South William Street Workington Cumbria CA14 2EW
Copeland Locality Services 01900 324259	Copeland Locality Pcs South William Street Workington Cumbria CA14 2EW
Distington Surgery 01946 830207	The Surgery Hinnings Road, Distington Workington Cumbria CA14 5UR

Local Stores

Cleator Moor
Leconfield Street
Cleator Moor
Cumbria
CA25 5PX
01946 812517
Store Website
6.96 miles

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SPAR Moorclose
128
Westfield Drive
Moorclose
Workington
CA14 3RW
01900 68273
Store Website
0.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Unit 1, Enterprise Court Derwent Howe Workington Cumbria CA14 3YP 01900 66666 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 1.01 miles
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The Veterinary Clinic
Gray Street Workington Cumbria CA14 2NQ 01900 602138 vets@galemirevets.co.uk Website 1.55 miles
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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
Preston Street Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 9DL 01946 693303 westlakelandvets@gmail.com Website 5.48 miles
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The Vet Whitehaven
Egremont Road Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 8NH hello@thevetwhitehaven.co.uk Website 6.24 miles
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Galemire Vets Limited
Galemire Cleator Moor Cumbria CA25 5QX 01946 810295 vets@galemirevets.co.uk Website 6.78 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Unit 1A 38 Curzon Street Maryport Cumbria CA15 6DA 01900 816666 6.89 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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

Noble Knott
A Short, Circular Forest Walk With Plenty Of Woodland And Streams To Enjoy. CA12 5TW 13.74 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.

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

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 17.34 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.

Great Langdale Valley
A Circular Walk Taking In Part Of The Cumbria Way Towards Chapel Stile And Back Along The Centre Of The Valley With Stunning Scenery Of The Langdale Pikes. LA22 9JU 22.46 miles From Ambleside, Follow Signs For Coniston On The A593. Continue On The B5343 Following Signs For Great Langdale. Pass Through Chapel Stile And Continue On The Road For 3-4 Miles.

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Easedale Tarn
Easedale Tarn Is A Tarn In The Centre Of The Lake District, About Two Miles West Of The Village Of Grasmere. On This Walk, You Will Experience Stunning Scenery. The Walk Consists Of A Gradual Hill For Some Of It, But Has Rewarding Views On A Clear Day. LA22 9TA 24.40 miles From Ambleside, Take The A591 Towards Keswick And Follow The Signs For Grasmere. Turn Onto The B5287. There Is A Car Park Down A Left Turn (Signposted) Called Broadgate Meadow.

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