Welcome to Stapleton

Stapleton 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.

Stapleton has a long and rich history, dating back to the Roman era. The village was an important trading center during the Middle Ages, and many of the buildings in the village date back to this time. One of the most notable landmarks in the village is the church of St. Mary, which was built in the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture, with a striking tower and intricate carvings.

Today, Stapleton is a quiet and peaceful village, with a close-knit community of residents. The village has a small primary school, a post office, and a pub, which serves as a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including a bakery, a butcher, and a grocery store. Despite its small size, Stapleton has a lot to offer, with its beautiful scenery, rich history, and friendly community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Shankhill C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynnsey Batey	Hethersgill Carlisle Cumbria CA6 6JA 01228577264 School Website
Lees Hill C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Stobbart	Lees Hill Brampton Cumbria CA8 2BB 0 169772577 School Website
Bewcastle School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Matthew Dixon	Bewcastle Carlisle Cumbria CA6 6PF 01697748662 School Website
Fir Ends Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Daryl Spencer	Skitby Road Smithfield Carlisle Cumbria CA6 6AY 01228675283 School Website
Lanercost C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs A Wilkinson	Lanercost Brampton Cumbria CA8 2HL 0 169772702 School Website
Kirby Moor School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Blaylock	Longtown Road Brampton Cumbria CA8 2AB 1697742598
Irthington Village School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynn Harrison	Irthington Carlisle Cumbria CA6 4NJ 01228212050 School Website
William Howard School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Kath Pigdon	Longtown Road Brampton Cumbria CA8 1AR 01697745700 School Website
Brampton Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Clark	Sawmill Lane Brampton Cumbria CA8 1BZ 01697742158 School Website
Longtown Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Jemma Nicholson	Mary Street Longtown Carlisle Cumbria CA6 5UG 1228791203

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Brampton (Cumbria) [Un-Named Lane Off A689], Near Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1HW 7.63 Miles

Wetheral Wetheral, Wetheral, Cumbria, CA4 8JP 10.60 Miles

Carlisle Court Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1QZ 11.68 Miles

Gretna Green Station Road, Off Glasgow Road, Gretna Green, Dumfries And Galloway, DG16 5HF 11.98 Miles

Haltwhistle Station Road, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 0AH 13.35 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airbus 2000 016977 3735 Beck Lane, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1NF 6.58 Miles
Brampton Cars 016977 42851 5 Irthing Walk, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1PH 6.76 Miles
John Forster Bobcat Hire 01228 675339 Stoneknowe Villa, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4LS 6.76 Miles
Carlisle Airport Transfers 07814 404861 3 Arthuret Drive, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 5SG 7.93 Miles
Joan's Taxis 01228 791159 35 Esk Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 5PU 7.99 Miles
Carwhinley Cars 01228 674002 Harker Industrial Units, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4DN 9.42 Miles
Border Cars Business Centre 01228 882255 Grears Hill Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0HA 10.30 Miles
Go Green Car 0844 875 9757 Wakefield Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0HE 10.31 Miles
Wetherall Taxis 01228 561112 17 Faustin Hill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8JZ 10.53 Miles
City Taxis 01228 520000 Westmoor Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0HD 10.56 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Stapleton (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:15:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Roweltown (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:15:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Crossings (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:15:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Mallsburn (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:10:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Shankhill (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:11:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Bolton Fell End (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Roadhead (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:15:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Kirkcambeck D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hethersgill (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Askerton D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Noblestown (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:11:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Nickies Hill D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sleetbeck (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:15:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Lees Hill D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hallfoot Mill (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Brampton Community Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Union Lane Brampton CA8 1BX
Brampton Community Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Union Lane Brampton CA8 1BX
White Lion	17 High Cross Street Brampton CA8 1RP
Brampton Medical Practice 01697 72551	Brampton Medical Practice 4 Market Place, Brampton Carlisle Cumbria CA8 1NL
Longtown Medical Centre 01228 791328	Longtown Medical Centre Moor Road Longtown CA6 5XA

Local Stores

Brampton
1-7 Main Street
Brampton
Cumbria
CA8 1RS
01697 745910
shop.4906@coop.co.uk
Store Website
6.57 miles

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SPAR Brampton
Highland House
Main Street
Brampton
CA8 1SB
01697 72544
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Capontree Veterinary Centre
Greenhill Brampton Cumbria CA8 1SU 01697 72318 info@capontreevets.co.uk Website 6.79 miles
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Solway Equine Vets Ltd
Office No 3 Geltside Farm Brampton Cumbria CA8 1TA info@solwayequinevets.co.uk Website 7.59 miles

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Capontree Veterinary Centre
Borders Business Park Longtown Carlisle Cumbria CA6 5TD 01228 791245 info@capontreevets.co.uk Website 7.71 miles
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Border Vets
Unit 5 Townfoot Longtown Carlisle Cumbria CA6 5LY 01228 792 999 mail@border-vets.co.uk 8.06 miles
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Eden Veterinary Centre
213 Kingstown Road Carlisle Cumbria CA3 0BB 01228 541999 Website 10.27 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 10.85 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 7.63 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 8.05 miles Brampton

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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 11.16 miles

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Greenlee Lough
NE47 7AN 15.47 miles Follow The B6318 To The Crossroads With The National Park Centre At Once Brewed. Take The Turning Signposted Steel Rigg.

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 16.97 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.

Hindhope Linn Blakehopeburnhaugh
Hidden Away On This Short Walk Is The Gem Of A Waterfall Known As Hindhope Linn. Head Up The Forest Road, Passing Blakehopeburnhaugh Farm On The Right. After Turning Into A Well Thinned Crop Of Scots Pine, Follow The Path Above A Gorge Which Overlooks The Blakehope Burn. Carefully Descend The Steps And Enjoy The Magical Secret Of This Trail. From Here, The Path Winds Through Some Shady Riverside Before Climbing Up Again. After Crossing The Hindehope Burn, The Trail Passes The Top Of The Waterfall. Moderate. 1.25 Miles/ 2K 45 Mins. Blakehopeburnhaugh Rochester Lancashire 25.03 miles Redesdale Forest

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