Welcome to Mellguards

Mellguards is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated in the northern part of the county, close to the Scottish border. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields. Mellguards is a peaceful and quiet place, with a close-knit community that is proud of its heritage and traditions.

One of the main attractions of Mellguards is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by the Lake District National Park, which is one of the most beautiful and scenic areas in the UK. The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including red deer, otters, and rare birds such as the golden eagle. Visitors to Mellguards can enjoy hiking, cycling, and fishing in the park, as well as taking in the breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

Mellguards is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. The village church, St. Mary's, dates back to the 12th century and is a beautiful example of Norman architecture. The nearby ruins of Mellguards Castle are also worth a visit, as they offer a glimpse into the area's rich history. Overall, Mellguards is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit for anyone looking to experience the beauty and tranquility of rural England.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 17.3°C

Feels Like: 17.3°C

Wind: 7.8 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Ivegill C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Matthew Trickett	Ivegill Carlisle Cumbria CA4 0PA 01697473397 School Website
High Hesket C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Harvey	High Hesket Carlisle Cumbria CA4 0HU 01697473386 School Website
Wreay Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Rob Blake	Wreay Carlisle Cumbria CA4 0RL 1697473275 School Website
Stoneraise School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Clem Coady	Durdar Carlisle Cumbria CA5 7AT 01228712277 School Website
Calthwaite C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Harvey	Calthwaite Penrith Cumbria CA11 9QT 01768885277 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
Armathwaite School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Hepworth	Armathwaite Station Road Carlisle Cumbria CA4 9PW 01697472296 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
Cumwhinton School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Eleanor Dobson	School Road Cumwhinton Carlisle Cumbria CA4 8DU 01228560400 School Website
Petteril Bank School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Bland	Burnett Road Carlisle Cumbria CA1 3BX 1228631650 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Armathwaite Station Road, Armathwaite, Cumbria, CA4 9PL 3.96 Miles

Dalston Station Road, Dalston, Cumbria, CA5 7LT 5.70 Miles

Wetheral Wetheral, Wetheral, Cumbria, CA4 8JP 6.00 Miles

Carlisle Court Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1QZ 6.77 Miles

Lazonby And Kirkoswald Seat Hill, Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1DL 7.41 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cook Alastair 01228 401022 74 Edgehill Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3PR 5.59 Miles
Barry's Taxi 07766 700020 103 Cant Cr, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4JJ 5.67 Miles
Prestige Taxi 07928 679598 Argyll Drive, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3PB 5.80 Miles
Carlisle Drivers 01228 515818 Stephenson Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3NX 5.96 Miles
Wetherall Taxis 01228 561112 17 Faustin Hill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8JZ 6.07 Miles
Beeline Taxis 01228 534440 35 London Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2JZ 6.47 Miles
Metro Taxis 01228 522088 Norfolk Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5JA 6.59 Miles
Executive Cabs Ltd 01228 529957 410 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2RU 6.60 Miles
Radio Taxis 01228 527575 Unit 10 Robert Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5AN 6.64 Miles
Executive Cars 01228 524010 310 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2BX 6.73 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Southwaite Sces Southbound Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Southwaite (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Southwaite Rd Low Hesket (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:10:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Low Hesket (Sdc) Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Ivegill Road End (Sdc) Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Ivegill (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
High Hesket (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Wreay (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Aiket Gate (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:10:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Steelgate (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:10:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Burthwaite (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
High Bridge (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Stockdalewath (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:11:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Gaitsgill Dalston (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:11:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Cotehill (Sdc) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:10:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Court Thorn Surgery 01697 473548	Court Thorn Surgery Low Hesket Carlisle Cumbria CA4 0HP
Carlisle Healthcare South	Site 1 Locke Road Durranhill Industrial Estate Carlisle CA1 3UB
Dalston Medical Group 01228 710451	Dalston Medical Group The Surgery,Townsend Road Dalston Carlisle CA5 7PZ
Dr Weaving Yew Tree Cottage	Wetherall Carlisle Cumbria CA4 8JD
Cumbria Health On Call Extended Access 01228 514830	Hilltop Heights London Road Carlisle Cumbria CA1 2NS

Local Stores

Dalston - Carlisle
Townhead Road
Dalston
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA5 7QS
01228 712714
Store Website
5.38 miles

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SPAR London Road
Carleton Filling Station
London Road
Carlisle
CA4 0AA
01228 592479
Store Website
4.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Coomara Veterinary Practice
Coomara Carleton Carlisle Cumbria CA4 0BU 01228 524740 coomara@coomara.co.uk 3.49 miles

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Oak Tree Surgery
Orchard Yard Wetheral Carlisle Cumbria CA4 8JA 01228 710208 vets@paragonvet.com Website 4.59 miles


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Falcon Veterinary Group
330 London Road Carlisle Cumbria CA1 3ER 01228 558833 info@falconvet.co.uk Website 5.36 miles
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Paragon Veterinary Group
Carlisle House, Townhead Road Dalston Carlisle Cumbria CA5 7JF 01228 710208 vets@paragonvet.com Website 5.61 miles
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Coomara Veterinary Practice
Chertsey House Chertsey Grove Carlisle Cumbria CA1 2QX 01228 524740 admin@coomara.co.uk Website 5.82 miles

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The Green Veterinary Surgery
Skelton Penrith Cumbria CA11 9SQ 01768 484258 vets@greenvetskelton.co.uk Website 6.21 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 8.17 miles

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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 9.87 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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Talkin Tarn
Its A Quiet Park With A Lake Away From Roads. B6413 10.58 miles Brampton

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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 11.43 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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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 16.25 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 17.58 miles Keswick Is Located In The North Of The Lake District National Park And Is Well-Signposted.

Weather Forecast

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Temp	23°C	19.8°C	19.1°C	19.2°C	21.3°C	23.8°C	23.9°C	27.9°C	28°C	27°C	26.5°C	24.8°C
Feels Like	24°C	19.8°C	19.1°C	19.2°C	21.3°C	25.9°C	26.1°C	30.7°C	31°C	29.8°C	29.1°C	27.4°C

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Temp	23.5°C	22.4°C	22°C	21.7°C	22.3°C	24.1°C	26.6°C	28.2°C	28.5°C	27.5°C	25.8°C	23.5°C
Feels Like	26°C	25°C	22°C	21.7°C	25°C	26.9°C	29.8°C	31.6°C	31.7°C	30.6°C	28.5°C	26°C

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Temp	23.1°C	22.2°C	21.1°C	20.2°C	22.8°C	25.4°C	26.8°C	26.6°C	26°C	25.2°C	24°C	23.6°C
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