Welcome to Townhead

Townhead 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 and is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the stunning scenery and peaceful atmosphere. The village has a rich history and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Townhead Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

Despite its small size, Townhead has a thriving community and is home to a number of local businesses and amenities. The village has a post office, a village hall, and a small convenience store, as well as a number of pubs and restaurants. The local community is friendly and welcoming, and there are a number of events and activities held throughout the year, including a popular annual village fete.

One of the main attractions of Townhead is its proximity to the Lake District National Park, which is just a short drive away. The park is home to some of the most stunning scenery in the UK, with beautiful lakes, mountains, and forests to explore. Visitors can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and water sports, or simply relax and take in the breathtaking views. Overall, Townhead is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a taste of rural life in the heart of Cumbria.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
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
Beaconside C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Nick Page
Hutton Hill
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 8EN
01768840868
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
Ullswater Community College
Foundation School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Stephen Gilby
Wetheriggs Lane
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 8NG
01768210206
School Website
North Lakes School
Community School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mike Pincombe
Huntley Avenue
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 8NU
01768899876
School Website
Hunter Hall School
Other Independent School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Donna Vinsome
Frenchfield
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 8UA
01768891291
School Website
Yanwath Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Cate Floyd
Yanwath
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 2LA
1768840739
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
Clifton Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Nick Page
Clifton
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 2EG
01768868817
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Penrith
Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7JQ
0.43 Miles
Langwathby
Stoney Bank / A686, Langwathby, Cumbria, CA10 1NZ
5.05 Miles
Lazonby And Kirkoswald
Seat Hill, Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1DL
7.09 Miles
Armathwaite
Station Road, Armathwaite, Cumbria, CA4 9PL
9.70 Miles
Appleby
Clifford Street, Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6TT
12.45 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Lakeland Travel Ltd
01768 865722
1A Sandgate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7TP
0.29 Miles
Express Taxis
01768 890890
1A Sandgate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7TP
0.29 Miles
Penrith Taxis
01768 899298
33-34 Sandgate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7TJ
0.33 Miles
Abbey Taxis Of Penrith
07789 023023
4 Castle Foundry, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7DH
0.36 Miles
Thomas Taxis
07867 647489
18 Fell Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8AD
0.37 Miles
Eden Taxis
01768 865432
39 Great Dockray, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7BN
0.40 Miles
A1 Acclaim Taxis
01768 866842
1 Castle Terrace, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7DW
0.50 Miles
A Taxis
01768 863354
14 Old London Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8JJ
0.55 Miles
Blackline Taxis
01768 865070
64 Pennine Way, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8EA
0.62 Miles
A2b Taxis
07901 788949
7 Wetheriggs Rise, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7ET
0.63 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Drovers Lane D
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Scotland Road D
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Brunswick Terrace D
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Brunswick Road D
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Hunter Lane D
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Graham Street D
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James Street D
No More Collections Today
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Morrison's Supermarket (Sdc)
Collection Today available until:16:15
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Scotland Road North D
No More Collections Today
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Burrowgate
Collection Today available until:16:30
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Market Square (Right) (Sdc)
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Market Square (Left) (Sdc)
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Castletown D
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Market Place (Sdc)
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Special Mailbox:
Castlegate D
No More Collections Today
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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
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Local Stores

Lazonby
Henderson Buildings
Lazonby
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 1BG
01768 898210
Store Website
6.05 miles
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SPAR Penrith
HILLS OF CORBY HILL LTD
TOWNHEAD GARAGE SCOTLAND ROAD
PENRITH
CA11 7NN
01768862175
Store Website
0.1 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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
0.43 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Rowcliffe House Vets Ltd
Rowcliffe House
Crown Square
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 7AB
01768 865661
0.48 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
0.88 miles
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Disabled public access

Client car park

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Frame Swift And Partners Llp
The Veterinary Centre
Carleton
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 8TZ
01768 862454
vets@frameswiftandpartners.co.uk
Website
1.38 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Cats

Cattle

Deer

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Equines

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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
1.80 miles
Animals Treated
Sheep/Goats

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

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

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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
1.23 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
15.36 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
15.98 miles

Keswick Is Located In The North Of The Lake District National Park And Is Well-Signposted.
Rydal
A Lovely Linear Walk Which Passes Through The Grounds Of Rydal Hall. The Walk Goes On A Gradual Climb, Offering Views Of Lake Windermere.
LA22 9LX
17.58 miles

From Ableside, Take The A591 Towards Grasmere And Turn Left To Follow The Sign For Rydal Hall.
Location
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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
17.80 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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Talkin Tarn
Its A Quiet Park With A Lake Away From Roads.
B6413
17.80 miles

Brampton
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