Welcome to Gosforth

Gosforth is a small village located in the western part of Cumbria, England. It is situated at the foot of the Wasdale Valley, which is known for its stunning scenery and outdoor activities. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. Gosforth is also home to several historic landmarks, including the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

One of the main attractions in Gosforth is the Wasdale Head Inn, which is located just a few miles from the village. This historic inn has been welcoming visitors for over 200 years and is a popular spot for hikers and climbers who are exploring the nearby mountains. The inn also serves as a base for the annual World's Biggest Liar competition, which is held every November and attracts competitors from around the world.

Gosforth is also known for its local produce, including Cumberland sausage and West Cumbrian cheese. The village has several pubs and restaurants that serve traditional Cumbrian cuisine, as well as a weekly farmers' market where visitors can purchase fresh produce and handmade crafts. Overall, Gosforth is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Cumbria.

Local Schools

School	Details
Gosforth C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Leanne Long	Wasdale Road Gosforth Seascale Cumbria CA20 1AZ 01946725244 School Website
Seascale Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Avril Spencer	Crofthead Road Seascale Cumbria CA20 1LZ 01946728403 School Website
Beckermet C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Birkett	Mill Lane Beckermet Cumbria CA21 2YD 01946841221 School Website
St Begas C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Stellmacher	Longrigg Lane Eskdale Holmrook Cumbria CA19 1TW 01946723259 School Website
Thornhill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Sophie Mccabe	Ehen Road Thornhill Egremont Cumbria CA22 2SJ 1946820402 School Website
Bookwell Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Russell Hardy	Bookwell Egremont Cumbria CA22 2LT 01946820408 School Website
St Bridgets Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzanne Smith	St Bridget's Lane Egremont Cumbria CA22 2BD 01946820320 School Website
West Lakes Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Abby Deeks	Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DQ 01946820356 School Website
Orgill Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Shepherd	Southey Avenue Orgill Egremont Cumbria CA22 2HH 01946820234 School Website
Waberthwaite C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sandra Cummings	Waberthwaite Millom Cumbria LA19 5YJ 01229717664 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sellafield Station Road, Sellafield, Cumbria, CA20 1RG 2.18 Miles

Seascale Gosforth Road, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1QL 2.53 Miles

Drigg Station Road, Drigg, Cumbria, CA19 1XW 2.79 Miles

Ravenglass For Eskdale Station Hill, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW 4.41 Miles

Braystones [Pathway, Off Un-Named Lane Between, Braystones, Cumbria, CA21 2YW 4.47 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Merrett's Taxis 01946 815555 27 Market Pl, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2AG 5.77 Miles
Downton Travel Ltd 01946 820137 33 Ashley Way Queensgate, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2JT 5.84 Miles
Sterling Cabs 01946 823000 63 Main St, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DB 5.87 Miles
Bigrigg Cabs 01946 810024 Croftlands, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2UX 7.19 Miles
Sue's Taxi 01946 817047 Brackenridge, Cleator, Cumbria, CA23 3EA 7.22 Miles
Ginger Minicabs 01946 815811 23 Jacktrees Rd, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5BD 7.83 Miles
Door 2 Door Taxis 01946 66123 54 Leconfield Street, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5BT 8.02 Miles
White Line Taxis 01946 66111 Unit 8C/Sneckyeat Rd Ind Est, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8PF 9.32 Miles
Abbey Cabs 01946 63000 Unit 2C/Sneckyeat Rd Ind Est, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8PF 9.32 Miles
Brass Cabs 01946 67070 44 Wasdale Close, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9SZ 9.37 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Meadowfield D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gosforth Square D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wellington D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Mill D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greenlands D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross Lanes D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scawfell Crescent D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawkbarrow D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greengarth Hall D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hall Santon D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gosforth Road (Lcp) Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Calderbridge Square D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Low Moor D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Square D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Seascale Health Centre 01946 728101	Seascale Health Centre Gosforth Road Seascale Cumbria CA20 1PN
Westcroft House Surgery 01946 820348	Westcroft House Surgery 66 Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB
Copeland Pcn Services Hub 01946 820348	Westcroft House Surgery 66 Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB
Fellview Healthcare 01946 820203	Beech House Surgery St Bridget's Lane Egremont Cumbria CA22 2BD
Cleator Moor Surgery	Birks Road Cleator Moor Cumbria CA25 5HP

Local Stores

Seascale - Gosforth Road
Gosforth Road
Seascale
Cumbria
CA20 1PR
01946 729142
Store Website
2.44 miles

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SPAR Holmrook
Esso Service Station
A595 Holmrook
Holmrook
CA19 1YG
01946724247
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
66A Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB 01946 820513 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 5.86 miles
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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
55 Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB 01946 820312 westlakelandvets@gmail.com Website 5.86 miles
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Galemire Vets Limited
Galemire Cleator Moor Cumbria CA25 5QX 01946 810295 vets@galemirevets.co.uk Website 8.47 miles
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The Vet Whitehaven
Egremont Road Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 8NH hello@thevetwhitehaven.co.uk Website 9.46 miles
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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
Preston Street Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 9DL 01946 693303 westlakelandvets@gmail.com Website 10.68 miles
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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
East View Church Street Broughton-In-Furness Cumbria LA20 6HJ 01229 716230 brownemckinney@aol.com 13.25 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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

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 13.94 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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Coniston (Coppermines Valley)
This Walk, Starting From The Village Of Coniston, Takes You Up Into The Spectacular Coppermines Valley And Takes In The Copper Heart Stone And Working Waterwheel. LA21 8EH 15.01 miles Head Into Coniston On The A593. Once In The Village, Take The B5285 To The Ruskin Avenue Car Park.

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Noble Knott
A Short, Circular Forest Walk With Plenty Of Woodland And Streams To Enjoy. CA12 5TW 15.68 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.

Elterwater
Elterwater Is A Lovely, Small Village With Fantastic Scenery. This Walk Partly Runs Alongside The River Brathay And Is Surrounded By Woodland And Views Of The Hills As You Reach The Top Of The Valley. LA22 9HU 15.99 miles From Ambleside, Take The A593 To Clappersgate And Then Follow The Signs For Elterwater On The B5343. Once You Reach The Village, Turn Left Just Before The Britannia Inn And Reach The National Trust Car Park.

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Tarn Hows
Unnamed Road Ambleside Lancashire LA22 0PP 16.35 miles

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