Welcome to Waitby

Waitby is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated in the Eden Valley, which is known for its stunning scenery and picturesque villages. Waitby is a quiet and peaceful village, with a population of just over 100 people. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and fields, making it the perfect place for those who enjoy the great outdoors.

One of the main attractions in Waitby is the Waitby Greenriggs Nature Reserve. This reserve is home to a variety of wildlife, including red squirrels, badgers, and a wide range of bird species. The reserve is also home to a number of rare plants and flowers, making it a popular destination for nature lovers. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the reserve, taking in the beautiful scenery and spotting wildlife along the way.

Another popular attraction in Waitby is the Waitby School. This historic building was once a school, but has since been converted into a holiday cottage. The cottage is full of character and charm, with original features such as the school bell and the old school desks still in place. The cottage is the perfect place to stay for those who want to experience a piece of history while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Waitby.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

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Local Schools

School Details
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School
Academy Converter
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Head Teacher
Mrs Gary Hartley
Christian Head
Kirkby Stephen
Cumbria
CA17 4HA
01768371693
School Website
Kirkby Stephen Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Alison Capstick
Nateby Road
Kirkby Stephen
Cumbria
CA17 4AE
01768371387
School Website
Brough Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Phil Cooper
Church Brough
Kirkby Stephen
Cumbria
CA17 4EW
01768341284
School Website
Warcop C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sally Linsley
Warcop
Appleby In Westmorland
Cumbria
CA16 6NX
01768341471
School Website
Asby Endowed School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Michelle Clark
Great Asby
Appleby In Westmorland
Cumbria
CA16 6EX
01768351154
School Website
Orton C Of E School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Emma Pomfret
Orton
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 3RG
01539624268
School Website
Tebay Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Ms Helen Wright (Interim Head)
Tebay
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 3XB
Appleby Primary School
Foundation School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
David Spruce
Station Road
Appleby In Westmorland
Cumbria
CA16 6TX
01768351431
School Website
Crosby Ravensworth C Of E School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Duncan Priestley
Crosby Ravensworth
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 3JJ
01931715265
School Website
Appleby Grammar School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Ms Elaine Sargent
Battlebarrow
Appleby-In-Westmorland
Cumbria
CA16 6XU
1768351580
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kirkby Stephen
Wiseber Road, Near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4LE
1.12 Miles
Appleby
Clifford Street, Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6TT
8.74 Miles
Garsdale
Coal Road, Garsdale Head, Cumbria, LA10 5PP
10.45 Miles
Dent
Coal Road, Cowgill, Cumbria, LA10 5RF
13.22 Miles
Kendal
Station Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BT
17.18 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Prima Taxis
017683 72557
22 The Crescent, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4AF
1.55 Miles
B D Taxis
017683 71682
1 Riverside Cottages, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4PH
1.75 Miles
J V R Taxis
017683 52382
Mid Town Farmhouse, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6LU
7.80 Miles
Appleby Taxis
017683 52772
Unit 3/Horsepower House/Crosscroft Ind Est, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6HX
8.13 Miles
Appleby Cars
07895 900991
9 High Wiend, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6RD
8.58 Miles
Appleby Travel
017683 52220
16 Boroughgate, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6XB
8.64 Miles
Mmk Appleby Taxis
017683 53106
Long Marton Rd, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6XX
9.19 Miles
Country Private Hire Taxi Service
01969 667096
Garsdale House, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5PU
10.10 Miles
On Time Taxis
07917 801878
56 Mary Fell, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AW
11.52 Miles
Ladycab Taxis
01539 266002
30 Bainbridge Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AU
11.54 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Waitby D
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Smardale D
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Midland Cottages D
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Park Terrace D
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South Road Kirkby Stephen D
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Market Street (Lcp)
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Market Square D
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Mill Gardens D
No More Collections Today
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Crosby Garrett
Collection Today available until:16:00
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Nateby D
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Bridge End D
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Soulby D
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Hartley D
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Bullgill D
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Winton D
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Upper Eden Medical Practice
01768 371369
The Health Centre
Silver Street
Kirkby Stephen
Cumbria
CA17 4RB
Brough Medical Centre
Main Street
Brough
Kirkby Stephen
Cumbria
CA17 4AY
Dr Dunning - Orton Surgery
Orton Surgery
Market Hall
Orton
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 3RQ
Eden Primary Care Network Hub
017683 51584
Appleby Medical Practice
The Riverside Building
Chapel Street, Appleby
Cumbria
CA16 6QR
Appleby Medical Practice
01768 351584
The Riverside Building
Chapel Street
Appleby
Cumbria
CA16 6QR
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Local Stores

Kirkby Stephen
Redmayne Road
Kirkby Stephen
Cumbria
CA17 4RL
01768 372176
Store Website
1.51 miles
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SPAR Gregson Kirkby Stephen
35-41
High Street
Kirkby Stephen
CA17 4SG
01768 371353
Store Website
1.5 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pendragon Vets Ltd
Hamilton House
St. Lukes Road
Kirkby Stephen
Cumbria
CA17 4HT
01768 371 359
vets@pendragonvets.co.uk
Website
1.36 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Old Hall Veterinary Centre
April House
Crosscroft Industrial Estate
Appleby
Cumbria
CA16 6HX
01768 351507
info@oldhallvets.co.uk
Website
8.15 miles
Animals Treated
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Dogs

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Tethera Veterinary Services Limited
Crosscroft Industrial Estate
Appleby-In-Westmorland
Cumbria
CA16 6HX
8.15 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Camelids

Cattle

Equines

Pigs

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Farm Gate Veterinary Services Ltd
14 Long Lane
Sedbergh
Cumbria
LA10 5AH
01539 620335
11.47 miles
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Cattle

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Tarn Farm Vets
Ground Floor Office, Unit 3
J39 Green Farm Business Park
Shap
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 3PW
01931 716024
bencowvet@gmail.com
Website
12.08 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cattle

Equines

Pigs

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Forrest Home Vets
Moresdale Hall East
Lambrigg
Kendal
Cumbria
LA8 0DH
01539 824707
admin@forresthomevets.com
Website
12.76 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Muker
Beautiful Scenery But Not An Easy Walk Lot Of Stiles And Steep, But There Are Different Routes All Well Marked So You Can Do A Short Easy One If You Want. Toilets And Shops In Muker.
Guildy Hall
Muker
Richmond
DL11 6QG
11.76 miles

Location
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Low Force To High Force
Fitzhugh Library
Newbiggin
15.75 miles

Start At Bowlees Visitors Centre
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Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude
Middleton-In-Teesdale
16.28 miles

Walk To &Quot;Snaisgill&Quot; From The Village And You Can Keep On Track, Its All Sign Posted.
Location
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Middleton To Mickleton
27-28 Hude
Middleton-In-Teesdale
16.28 miles

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Stanhope Gate
27-28 Hude
Middleton-In-Teesdale
16.28 miles

Start From The Tourist Information Centre.
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
19.23 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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