Welcome to Gilcrux

Gilcrux is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated in the north-western part of the county, close to the coast of the Irish Sea. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and fields of green. The area is known for its stunning natural beauty, and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers.

The village of Gilcrux has a rich history, dating back to the Roman era. The remains of a Roman fort can still be seen in the area, and there are many other historical sites to explore. The village itself is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th century St. Mary's Church. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture, and is well worth a visit.

Despite its small size, Gilcrux has a thriving community, with a number of local businesses and amenities. There is a village hall, a pub, and a post office, as well as a number of small shops and cafes. The village is also home to a primary school, which serves the local area. Overall, Gilcrux is a charming and picturesque village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Heavy rain

Temp: 8.2°C

Feels Like: 3.3°C

Wind: 28 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Oughterside Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Kirkbride	Aspatria Wigton Cumbria CA7 2PY 01697320579 School Website
Plumbland C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Mckie	Parsonby Aspatria Wigton Cumbria CA7 2DQ 01697320628 School Website
Beacon Hill Community School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Tom Hailwood	Market Square Aspatria Wigton Cumbria CA7 3EZ 01697320509 School Website
Crosscanonby St Johns C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Amanda Pitcher	Garborough Close Crosby Maryport Cumbria CA15 6RX 01900812326 School Website
Bridekirk Dovenby C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Julia Fish	Dovenby Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 0PG 01900829889 School Website
Aspatria Richmond Hill School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Blair	Aspatria Wigton Cumbria CA7 3BQ 01697320650 School Website
Dearham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqui Wilson	Dearham Maryport Cumbria CA15 7HR 01900812518 School Website
Allonby Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr David Owen	Moss Lane Allonby Maryport Cumbria CA15 6QG 01900881324 School Website
St Matthews C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Harrison	Westnewton Wigton Cumbria CA7 3NT 01697320545 School Website
St Michaels C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Polly Page	Bothel Wigton Cumbria CA7 2HN 01697320632 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Aspatria Station Road, Aspatria, Cumbria, CA7 2AW 2.42 Miles

Maryport Millpot Road, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6DA 5.11 Miles

Flimby Station Road, Flimby, Cumbria, CA15 8QN 6.52 Miles

Workington Belle Isle Place, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2UZ 9.51 Miles

Wigton Station Road, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA 10.76 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cars 07733 778007 1 S View, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6PQ 3.67 Miles
Airport Services 01900 818629 4 Maple Cl, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 7DF 4.53 Miles
T-Cabs 01900 821489 Arch House, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0YF 4.65 Miles
Waffys Private Hire 07918 704089 2 Crerar Close, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 7QY 4.69 Miles
Michaels Taxis 01900 821441 7 Highfield Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9JF 4.74 Miles
A And K Travel 01900 823665 22 Kirklea, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0NA 4.80 Miles
Cockermouth Taxi Co 01900 826649 17 Grassmoor Av, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9AF 4.81 Miles
G And J Taxis 01900 826307 39 Ghyll Bank, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0LL 4.87 Miles
Keiths Kabs 01900 818686 48 High St, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6BQ 5.27 Miles
Eric's Taxis 07879 118222 Lamplugh Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QN 5.34 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Gilcrux (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Aspatria Medical Group 01697 320209	West Street Health Centre West Street Aspatria Cumbria CA7 3HH
Castlegate And Derwent Surgery 01900 705750	Cockermouth Health Centre Isel Road Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 9HT
Cumbria Medical Services Ltd 01900 233170	Cockermouth Comm Hosp Isel Road Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 9HT
Isel Road - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Cockermouth Health Centre Isel Road Cockermouth CA13 9HT
Isel Road - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Cockermouth Health Centre Isel Road Cockermouth CA13 9HT

Local Stores

Aspatria
32 King Street
Aspatria
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 3AA
01697 320605
shop.4591@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.90 miles

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SPAR Aspatria
16 - 16a
Queen Street
Aspatria
CA7 3AR
01697 320333
Store Website
3.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
8A Station Road Aspatria Wigton Cumbria CA7 2AL 01900 826666 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 2.52 miles

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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Wakefield Road Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 0HR 01900 826666 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 4.54 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Unit 1A 38 Curzon Street Maryport Cumbria CA15 6DA 01900 816666 5.10 miles

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The Veterinary Clinic
Gray Street Workington Cumbria CA14 2NQ 01900 602138 vets@galemirevets.co.uk Website 9.36 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Unit 1, Enterprise Court Derwent Howe Workington Cumbria CA14 3YP 01900 66666 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 10.23 miles
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Belle Vue Vets Ltd
Syke Park Syke Road Wigton Cumbria CA7 9NE 01697 342174 info@wigtonvets.co.uk Website 10.78 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Noble Knott
A Short, Circular Forest Walk With Plenty Of Woodland And Streams To Enjoy. CA12 5TW 10.39 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.

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 12.32 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 13.14 miles Keswick Is Located In The North Of The Lake District National Park And Is Well-Signposted.

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 13.91 miles From Keswick, Take The Honister Pass (B5289) Signposted To Buttermere.

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 20.78 miles

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Great Langdale Valley
A Circular Walk Taking In Part Of The Cumbria Way Towards Chapel Stile And Back Along The Centre Of The Valley With Stunning Scenery Of The Langdale Pikes. LA22 9JU 22.64 miles From Ambleside, Follow Signs For Coniston On The A593. Continue On The B5343 Following Signs For Great Langdale. Pass Through Chapel Stile And Continue On The Road For 3-4 Miles.

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.4°C	-8.5°C	-9.2°C	-10.6°C	-13.3°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

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Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
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