Welcome to Gillbank

Gillbank is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Windermere, which is the largest natural lake in England. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the stunning scenery and outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and water sports.

One of the main attractions in Gillbank is the Lake District National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park covers an area of over 2,300 square kilometers and is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the UK. Visitors can explore the park on foot, by bike, or by boat, and there are plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife such as red deer, otters, and ospreys.

Gillbank is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive bell tower. Other notable landmarks in the village include the Gillbank Hall Hotel, which was built in the 19th century and is now a popular wedding venue, and the Gillbank Lodge, which is a stunning Victorian mansion that has been converted into luxury apartments.

Local Weather

Moderate rain

Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 4.7°C

Wind: 25.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Holme St Cuthbert School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Fleming	Mawbray Maryport Cumbria CA15 6QZ 01900881242 School Website
Holm Cultram Abbey C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Andrea Worthington	Abbey Town Wigton Cumbria CA7 4RU 01697361261 School Website
Solway Community Technology College Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Tom Hailwood	Liddell Street Silloth Wigton Cumbria CA7 4DD 01697331234 School Website
Silloth Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Bellas	Liddel Street Silloth Wigton Cumbria CA7 4DR 01697331243 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
Aspatria Richmond Hill School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Blair	Aspatria Wigton Cumbria CA7 3BQ 01697320650 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
Allonby Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr David Owen	Moss Lane Allonby Maryport Cumbria CA15 6QG 01900881324 School Website
Blennerhasset School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jillian Harrison-Longworth	Blennerhasset Wigton Cumbria CA7 3RL 01697320677 School Website
Oughterside Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Kirkbride	Aspatria Wigton Cumbria CA7 2PY 01697320579 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Aspatria Station Road, Aspatria, Cumbria, CA7 2AW 5.23 Miles

Wigton Station Road, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA 7.42 Miles

Maryport Millpot Road, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6DA 10.21 Miles

Annan Station Road, Annan, Dumfries And Galloway, DG12 6AS 10.97 Miles

Flimby Station Road, Flimby, Cumbria, CA15 8QN 12.02 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Solway Private Hire 016973 32310 32 Greenrow Meadows, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4HY 2.45 Miles
Able Travel 016973 31508 Burnswark Terrace, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4EF 2.92 Miles
Silloth Taxis 016973 31508 Burnswark Terrace, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4EF 2.92 Miles
Carrs Coaches 016973 31276 Control Tower, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4NS 2.94 Miles
Cars 07733 778007 1 S View, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6PQ 5.38 Miles
Station House Taxis 016973 43148 Station House, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA 7.38 Miles
Thomason Travel 016973 44116 Station House, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA 7.38 Miles
Airport Services 01900 818629 4 Maple Cl, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 7DF 9.96 Miles
Waffys Private Hire 07918 704089 2 Crerar Close, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 7QY 10.26 Miles
Keiths Kabs 01900 818686 48 High St, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6BQ 10.28 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Silloth Group Medical Practice 01697 331309	Lawn Terrace Silloth On Solway Wigton Cumbria CA7 4AH
Aspatria Medical Group 01697 320209	West Street Health Centre West Street Aspatria Cumbria CA7 3HH
Wigton Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Cross Lane Wigton CA7 9DD
Wigton Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Cross Lane Wigton CA7 9DD
The Croft Surgery 01697 351207	The Croft Surgery Kirkbride Wigton Cumbria CA7 5JH

Local Stores

Silloth
Caldew Street
Silloth
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 4BY
01697 331368
Store Website
2.98 miles

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SPAR Silloth
Solway Street
Silloth
Cumbria
CA7 4AR
01697333195
Store Website
2.9 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 5.16 miles

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Belle Vue Vets Ltd
Syke Park Syke Road Wigton Cumbria CA7 9NE 01697 342174 info@wigtonvets.co.uk Website 8.18 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Unit 1A 38 Curzon Street Maryport Cumbria CA15 6DA 01900 816666 10.21 miles

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Firth Veterinary Centre
3-5 Ednam Street Annan Dumfriesshire DG12 6EF 01461 202420 mail@firthvets.co.uk Website 11.16 miles

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Ark Veterinary Centre Limited
12 Murray Street Annan Dumfriesshire DG12 6EG 01461 203827 11.23 miles

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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Wakefield Road Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 0HR 01900 826666 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 11.64 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 16.32 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 16.63 miles

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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 17.07 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 18.28 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 20.60 miles From Keswick, Take The Honister Pass (B5289) Signposted To Buttermere.

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 24.72 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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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	-11.7°C	-12°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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