Welcome to Skelton

Skelton is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles east of the town of Penrith and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Michael's Church.

One of the main attractions in Skelton is the Skelton Show, which takes place every year on the first Saturday in July. The show is a traditional agricultural event that has been held for over 150 years and features livestock competitions, craft stalls, and entertainment for all ages. The show attracts visitors from all over the country and is a great way to experience the local culture and traditions.

Skelton is also home to a number of walking and cycling routes, including the C2C (Coast to Coast) cycle route, which passes through the village. The surrounding countryside is perfect for outdoor activities, with plenty of opportunities for hiking, fishing, and horse riding. Overall, Skelton is a charming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Moderate rain

Temp: 8°C

Feels Like: 4.8°C

Wind: 13 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Skelton School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sam King	Skelton Penrith Cumbria CA11 9SE 01768484367 School Website
Greystoke School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jeanette Matthews	Icold Road Greystoke Penrith Cumbria CA11 0TP 01768483572 School Website
Calthwaite C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Harvey	Calthwaite Penrith Cumbria CA11 9QT 01768885277 School Website
Plumpton School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Penny	Plumpton Penrith Cumbria CA11 9PA 01768894247 School Website
Penruddock Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Hazel Johnson	Penruddock Penrith Cumbria CA11 0QU 01768483278 School Website
Ivegill C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Matthew Trickett	Ivegill Carlisle Cumbria CA4 0PA 01697473397 School Website
Stainton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Dunham	Stainton Penrith Cumbria CA11 0ET 01768840673 School Website
St Catherines Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Davies	Drovers Lane Penrith Cumbria CA11 9EL 01768864612 School Website
Brunswick School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sam Waugh	Brunswick Road Penrith Cumbria CA11 7LX 01768213200 School Website
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Marchant	Ullswater Road Penrith Cumbria CA11 7EG 01768864621 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Penrith Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7JQ 5.78 Miles

Armathwaite Station Road, Armathwaite, Cumbria, CA4 9PL 7.89 Miles

Lazonby And Kirkoswald Seat Hill, Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1DL 8.08 Miles

Langwathby Stoney Bank / A686, Langwathby, Cumbria, CA10 1NZ 9.35 Miles

Dalston Station Road, Dalston, Cumbria, CA5 7LT 10.39 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Abbey Taxis Of Penrith 07789 023023 4 Castle Foundry, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7DH 5.81 Miles
Lakeland Travel Ltd 01768 865722 1A Sandgate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7TP 5.86 Miles
Express Taxis 01768 890890 1A Sandgate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7TP 5.86 Miles
Penrith Taxis 01768 899298 33-34 Sandgate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7TJ 5.89 Miles
Eden Taxis 01768 865432 39 Great Dockray, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7BN 5.91 Miles
Thomas Taxis 07867 647489 18 Fell Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8AD 5.93 Miles
A1 Acclaim Taxis 01768 866842 1 Castle Terrace, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7DW 5.93 Miles
A2b Taxis 07901 788949 7 Wetheriggs Rise, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7ET 6.05 Miles
A Taxis 01768 863354 14 Old London Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8JJ 6.10 Miles
Blackline Taxis 01768 865070 64 Pennine Way, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8EA 6.17 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Greystoke Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cumbria Partnership Nhsft 01228 602000	Voreda House Portland Place Penrith Cumbria CA11 7BF
Penrith Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Bridge Lane Penrith CA11 8HX
Penrith Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Bridge Lane Penrith CA11 8HX
Birbeck Medical Group 01768 214620	Birbeck Medical Group Penrith H/Ctr,Bridge Lane Penrith Cumbria CA11 8HW
The Lakes Medical Practice 01768 214345	Penrith Health Centre Bridge Lane Penrith Cumbria CA11 8HW

Local Stores

Lazonby
Henderson Buildings
Lazonby
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 1BG
01768 898210
Store Website
7.36 miles

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SPAR Penrith
HILLS OF CORBY HILL LTD
TOWNHEAD GARAGE SCOTLAND ROAD
PENRITH
CA11 7NN
01768862175
Store Website
5.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Green Veterinary Surgery
Skelton Penrith Cumbria CA11 9SQ 01768 484258 vets@greenvetskelton.co.uk Website 0.25 miles
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Paragon Veterinary Group
Townhead Veterinary Centre Townhead Farm Newbiggin, Stainton Penrith Cumbria CA11 0HT 017684 83789 townhead@paragonvet.com Website 4.35 miles
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The Sheep Centre
D &Amp; C Fawcett Ltd Hoghouse Hill Road Newbiggin, Stainton Penrith Cumbria CA11 0GN 01768 890935 enquiries@sheepbreeding.co.uk Website 4.68 miles

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Vets4pets Penrith Ltd
Inside Pets At Home, Unit 6 Castle Retail Park Ullswater Rd Penrith Cumbria CA11 7JQ 01768 866 540 penrith@vets4pets.com Website 5.78 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Veterinary Vision Ltd
Signal House Gillan Way Penrith Cumbria CA11 9BP 01768 877255 info@veterinaryvision.co.uk Website 5.99 miles
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Rowcliffe House Vets Ltd
Rowcliffe House Crown Square Penrith Cumbria CA11 7AB 01768 865661 6.01 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 6.62 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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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 12.02 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 13.06 miles Keswick Is Located In The North Of The Lake District National Park And Is Well-Signposted.

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 14.01 miles

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Noble Knott
A Short, Circular Forest Walk With Plenty Of Woodland And Streams To Enjoy. CA12 5TW 15.59 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 15.65 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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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-15.4°C	-11.3°C	-11.1°C	-15°C	-16.6°C

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Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.4°C	-18.8°C	-18.8°C	-15.3°C	-11.1°C	-5.8°C	-1.5°C	0°C	-1.3°C	-3.5°C	-4.8°C

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