Welcome to Scaleby

Scaleby is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated approximately 7 miles north-east of Carlisle and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its historic castle, which dates back to the 14th century. Scaleby is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The village of Scaleby has a rich history that is evident in its architecture and landmarks. The most notable of these is Scaleby Castle, which was built in the 14th century and is now a Grade I listed building. The castle has been well-preserved over the years and is a popular tourist attraction. Other historic buildings in the village include St. Cuthbert's Church, which dates back to the 12th century, and Scaleby Hall, which was built in the 17th century.

Despite its small size, Scaleby has a strong sense of community and offers a range of amenities for its residents. These include a village hall, a primary school, a post office, and a pub. The village also has a number of local businesses, including a farm shop and a garden centre. Scaleby is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling. Overall, Scaleby is a charming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Fir Ends Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Daryl Spencer	Skitby Road Smithfield Carlisle Cumbria CA6 6AY 01228675283 School Website
Crosby On Eden C Of E School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Julia Dalgleish	Crosby-On-Eden Carlisle Cumbria CA6 4QN 01228212080 School Website
Irthington Village School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynn Harrison	Irthington Carlisle Cumbria CA6 4NJ 01228212050 School Website
Blackford C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Linda Smith	Blackford Carlisle Cumbria CA6 4ES 01228674614 School Website
Houghton C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephen Johnston	Jackson Road Houghton Carlisle Cumbria CA3 0PA 01228593992 School Website
James Rennie School Academy Special Converter Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Kris Williams	California Road Kingstown Carlisle Cumbria CA3 0BU 1228554280 School Website
Warwick Bridge Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Ashton	Warwick Bridge Carlisle Cumbria CA4 8RE 01228560390 School Website
Kingmoor Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Hayley Stewart	Liddle Close Lowry Hill Carlisle Cumbria CA3 0DU 01228409715 School Website
Kingmoor Nursery And Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Corfield	Hether Drive Lowry Hill Carlisle Cumbria CA3 0ES 01228558892 School Website
Stanwix School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kuldip Mcmullan	Church Street Stanwix Carlisle Cumbria CA3 9DW 01228596069 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wetheral Wetheral, Wetheral, Cumbria, CA4 8JP 5.35 Miles

Carlisle Court Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1QZ 5.51 Miles

Brampton (Cumbria) [Un-Named Lane Off A689], Near Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1HW 6.70 Miles

Gretna Green Station Road, Off Glasgow Road, Gretna Green, Dumfries And Galloway, DG16 5HF 8.93 Miles

Dalston Station Road, Dalston, Cumbria, CA5 7LT 9.31 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
John Forster Bobcat Hire 01228 675339 Stoneknowe Villa, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4LS 0.66 Miles
Carwhinley Cars 01228 674002 Harker Industrial Units, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4DN 3.64 Miles
Go Green Car 0844 875 9757 Wakefield Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0HE 4.27 Miles
Border Cars Business Centre 01228 882255 Grears Hill Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0HA 4.31 Miles
City Taxis 01228 520000 Westmoor Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0HD 4.57 Miles
Executive Cabs Ltd 01228 529957 410 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2RU 4.85 Miles
Executive Cars 01228 524010 310 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2BX 4.91 Miles
Airbus 2000 016977 3735 Beck Lane, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1NF 5.18 Miles
Wetherall Taxis 01228 561112 17 Faustin Hill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8JZ 5.20 Miles
Brampton Cars 016977 42851 5 Irthing Walk, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1PH 5.23 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Scaleby D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scaleby Hill (Sdc) Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Kirklinton (Sdc) Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Laversdale D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Laversdale Lane End D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Crosby (Sdc) Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Crosby On Eden (Sdc) Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:10:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Hallfoot Mill (Sdc) Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Fergus Hill (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Carlisle Airport D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knells (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Old Grove (Sdc) Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:10:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Brunstock D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Hethersgill (Sdc) Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Blackford Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Weaving Beech House 01228 560854	Beech House Corby Hill Carlisle Cumbria CA4 8PL
North Carlisle Medical Practice	Eden Street Carlisle Cumbria CA3 9JZ
North Carlisle Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Eden Street Carlisle CA3 9JZ
North Carlisle Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Eden Street Carlisle CA3 9JZ
Dr Horne 15 Scotland Road 1228533872	15 Scotland Road Carlisle Cumbria CA3 9HR

Local Stores

Warwick Bridge - Carlisle
King George Court
Warwick Bridge
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA4 8SA
01228 562863
Store Website
4.27 miles

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SPAR Whiteclosegate
Whiteclosegate Filling Station
Brampton Old Road
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA3 0JN
01228534300
Store Website
3.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Eden Veterinary Centre
213 Kingstown Road Carlisle Cumbria CA3 0BB 01228 541999 Website 4.21 miles

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Carlisle Vets4pets Ltd
Unit C 54 Scotland Road Carlisle Cumbria CA3 9DB 01228 547956 carlisle@vets4pets.com Website 4.70 miles
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Craig Robinson Vets Ltd
6 Wavell Drive Rosehill Industrial Estate Carlisle Cumbria CA1 2ST 01228 521393 support@cr-vets.co.uk Website 4.80 miles
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Solway Equine Vets Ltd
Office No 3 Geltside Farm Brampton Cumbria CA8 1TA info@solwayequinevets.co.uk Website 4.92 miles

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Capontree Veterinary Centre
Greenhill Brampton Cumbria CA8 1SU 01697 72318 info@capontreevets.co.uk Website 5.02 miles
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Capontree Veterinary Centre
Borders Business Park Longtown Carlisle Cumbria CA6 5TD 01228 791245 info@capontreevets.co.uk Website 5.18 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 5.05 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 5.09 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 6.43 miles Brampton

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Greenlee Lough
NE47 7AN 18.79 miles Follow The B6318 To The Crossroads With The National Park Centre At Once Brewed. Take The Turning Signposted Steel Rigg.

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 21.82 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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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 22.86 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.

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