Welcome to Upton

Upton Cumbria is a small village located in the northern part of England. It is situated in the county of Cumbria, which is known for its beautiful landscapes and natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and green fields, making it a perfect destination for those who love the outdoors. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Upton Castle, which dates back to the 12th century.

One of the main attractions of Upton Cumbria is its proximity to the Lake District National Park. The park is known for its stunning scenery, including mountains, lakes, and forests. Visitors to the park can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and water sports. The park is also home to a number of historic sites, including the ruins of a Roman fort and a medieval castle.

Despite its small size, Upton Cumbria has a vibrant community and a range of amenities. The village has a number of shops, cafes, and restaurants, as well as a primary school and a community center. The village also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fair and a Christmas market. Overall, Upton Cumbria is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a taste of rural England and access to some of the country's most beautiful natural landscapes.

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
Ireby C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Michael John	Ireby Wigton Cumbria CA7 1DS 01697371367 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
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
Lime House School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Andy Guest	Holm Hill Dalston Carlisle Cumbria CA5 7BX 01228710225 School Website
Boltons C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Pitcher	Bolton Low Houses Wigton Cumbria CA7 8PA 01697342217 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
Wigton Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Lloyd	Longthwaite Road Wigton Cumbria CA7 9JR 01697342649 School Website
The Nelson Thomlinson School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Sam Northwood	High Street Wigton Cumbria CA7 9PX 01697342160 School Website
Thursby Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Williams	Thursby Carlisle Cumbria CA5 6PN 01228711180 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wigton Station Road, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA 7.28 Miles

Dalston Station Road, Dalston, Cumbria, CA5 7LT 7.60 Miles

Aspatria Station Road, Aspatria, Cumbria, CA7 2AW 11.17 Miles

Carlisle Court Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1QZ 11.34 Miles

Armathwaite Station Road, Armathwaite, Cumbria, CA4 9PL 12.24 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Iains Taxis 01758 736333 Rose Cottage, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QP 7.14 Miles
Iains Taxis 017687 36333 Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QP 7.14 Miles
Station House Taxis 016973 43148 Station House, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA 7.30 Miles
Thomason Travel 016973 44116 Station House, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA 7.30 Miles
Blencathra Taxis 07884 433 638 Lesley Anne Cottage, Doddick Farm, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4SY 7.84 Miles
Derwent Taxis 017687 75585 2 Forge Close, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4NX 9.86 Miles
Dnk Taxis 017687 74959 25 Coleridge Ct, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5QE 10.28 Miles
Keswick Taxis 017687 75585 Unit 2 High Hill, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5LU 10.28 Miles
Davies Taxis 017687 72676 25 Helvellyn St, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4EN 10.41 Miles
Prestige Travel Carlisle 07783 746060 37 Yewdale Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7SP 10.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Upton Caldbeck D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Caldbeck D Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hesket New Market Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Park End Caldbeck D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fellside D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Goose Green Holly House (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:10:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Brocklebank D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Millhouse D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sebergham Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Haltcliffe D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sour Nook (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Rosley D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Welton (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Cowrigg (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Sowerby Row (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Caldbeck Surgery 01697 478254	Caldbeck Surgery Friar Row,Caldbeck Wigton Cumbria CA7 8DS
Wigton Group Medical Practice 01697 342254	Wigton Group Medical Prac South End Wigton Cumbria CA7 9QD
Dalston Medical Group 01228 710451	Dalston Medical Group The Surgery,Townsend Road Dalston Carlisle CA5 7PZ
Wigton Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Cross Lane Wigton CA7 9DD
Wigton Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Cross Lane Wigton CA7 9DD

Local Stores

Wigton - Station Road
Station Road
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 9AF
01697 345232
Store Website
7.10 miles

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SPAR South End Road
South End Filing station
South End Road
Wigton
CA7 9PZ
01697 345234
Store Website
6.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Belle Vue Vets Ltd
Syke Park Syke Road Wigton Cumbria CA7 9NE 01697 342174 info@wigtonvets.co.uk Website 6.14 miles
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Paragon Veterinary Group
Carlisle House, Townhead Road Dalston Carlisle Cumbria CA5 7JF 01228 710208 vets@paragonvet.com Website 7.24 miles
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The Green Veterinary Surgery
Skelton Penrith Cumbria CA11 9SQ 01768 484258 vets@greenvetskelton.co.uk Website 7.36 miles
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Richard Martin House
275 Wigton Road Carlisle Cumbria CA2 6JY 01228521393 support@cr-vets.co.uk Website 10.15 miles

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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Millcroft Veterinary Surgery Southey Industrial Estate Keswick Cumbria CA12 5NR 01768 772590 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 10.17 miles


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Coomara Veterinary Practice
Coomara Carleton Carlisle Cumbria CA4 0BU 01228 524740 coomara@coomara.co.uk 10.58 miles

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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 8.99 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 10.50 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 11.42 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.

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 12.13 miles

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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 13.99 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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Buttermere
A Dog Friendly Circular Walk Around Buttermere, In The Lake District. Follow The Perimeter Of The Lake, Passing By Some Woodland And Farmland. CA13 9XA 16.56 miles From Keswick, Take The Honister Pass (B5289) Signposted To Buttermere.

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