Welcome to Southernby

Southernby 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.

One of the main attractions of Southernby is its proximity to the Lake District National Park. This stunning area of natural beauty is just a short drive away, and offers visitors the chance to explore some of the most picturesque scenery in the UK. The park is home to a wide range of wildlife, including red deer, otters, and rare birds such as the osprey. There are also many outdoor activities to enjoy, such as hiking, cycling, and water sports.

Despite its rural location, Southernby has a strong sense of community. The village has a small primary school, a church, and a village hall, which hosts a range of events throughout the year. There is also a local pub, which serves traditional food and drink, and is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike. Overall, Southernby is a charming and welcoming village, which offers a peaceful and relaxing retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Weather

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Temp: 2.3°C

Feels Like: 1°C

Wind: 3.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School Details
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
Ivegill C Of E School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Matthew Trickett
Ivegill
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA4 0PA
01697473397
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
Skelton School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Sam King
Skelton
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 9SE
01768484367
School Website
Rosley C Of E School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Joanne Tinniswood
Rosley
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 8AU
01697342776
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
Stoneraise School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Clem Coady
Durdar
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA5 7AT
01228712277
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
Caldew School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Victoria Jackson
Dalston
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA5 7NN
01228710044
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Dalston
Station Road, Dalston, Cumbria, CA5 7LT
6.90 Miles
Wigton
Station Road, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA
8.98 Miles
Armathwaite
Station Road, Armathwaite, Cumbria, CA4 9PL
9.72 Miles
Carlisle
Court Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1QZ
10.27 Miles
Penrith
Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7JQ
10.95 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Station House Taxis
016973 43148
Station House, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA
9.00 Miles
Thomason Travel
016973 44116
Station House, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA
9.00 Miles
Barry's Taxi
07766 700020
103 Cant Cr, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4JJ
9.40 Miles
Iains Taxis
017687 36333
Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QP
9.47 Miles
Iains Taxis
01758 736333
Rose Cottage, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QP
9.47 Miles
Metro Taxis
01228 522088
Norfolk Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5JA
9.78 Miles
Prestige Travel Carlisle
07783 746060
37 Yewdale Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7SP
9.86 Miles
Cook Alastair
01228 401022
74 Edgehill Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3PR
9.89 Miles
Prestige Taxi
07928 679598
Argyll Drive, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3PB
10.02 Miles
Carlisle Drivers
01228 515818
Stephenson Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3NX
10.07 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sour Nook (Sdc)
No More Collections Today
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Millhouse D
No More Collections Today
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Sebergham
Collection Today available until:16:30
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Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Hesket New Market
Collection Today available until:16:00
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Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Sowerby Row (Sdc)
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:11:00
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Cowrigg (Sdc)
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:11:00
Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Goose Green Holly House (Sdc)
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:10:30
Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Caldbeck D
Collection Today available until:16:00
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Haltcliffe D
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upton Caldbeck D
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thackwood Nook (Sdc)
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:11:30
Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Windyfell (Sdc)
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:11:30
Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Welton (Sdc)
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:12:00
Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Steelgate (Sdc)
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:10:30
Saturday Last Collection:08:45
High Bridge (Sdc)
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:12:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:15
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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
Court Thorn Surgery
01697 473548
Court Thorn Surgery
Low Hesket
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA4 0HP
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
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Local Stores

Dalston - Carlisle
Townhead Road
Dalston
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA5 7QS
01228 712714
Store Website
6.56 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
7.5 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Green Veterinary Surgery
Skelton
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 9SQ
01768 484258
vets@greenvetskelton.co.uk
Website
4.98 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Equines

Pigs

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Sheep/Goats

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Paragon Veterinary Group
Carlisle House, Townhead Road
Dalston
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA5 7JF
01228 710208
vets@paragonvet.com
Website
6.56 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

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Belle Vue Vets Ltd
Syke Park
Syke Road
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 9NE
01697 342174
info@wigtonvets.co.uk
Website
7.88 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Pigs

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Coomara Veterinary Practice
Coomara
Carleton
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA4 0BU
01228 524740
coomara@coomara.co.uk
8.72 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

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Small Mammals

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Paragon Veterinary Group
Townhead Veterinary Centre
Townhead Farm
Newbiggin, Stainton
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 0HT
017684 83789
townhead@paragonvet.com
Website
9.15 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Richard Martin House
275 Wigton Road
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA2 6JY
01228521393
support@cr-vets.co.uk
Website
9.37 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

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
10.37 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.
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
11.30 miles

Location
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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
11.78 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.
Location
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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
11.78 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
13.29 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
Location
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Weather Forecast

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