Welcome to Risehow

Risehow is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated on the western coast of the county, near the town of Workington. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields. It is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

The village of Risehow has a rich history, dating back to the Roman era. The area was once a thriving center of industry, with coal mining and ironworks being the main sources of employment. However, the decline of these industries in the 20th century led to a decline in the village's population. Today, Risehow is a quiet and peaceful place, with a close-knit community that is proud of its heritage.

Despite its small size, Risehow has a lot to offer visitors. The village is home to several historic buildings, including St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. There are also several walking trails in the area, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, there are plenty of opportunities for fishing, cycling, and hiking. Overall, Risehow is a charming village that is well worth a visit for anyone who wants to experience the beauty and history of Cumbria.

Local Schools

School	Details
Broughton Moor Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Brotherhood	Broughton Moor Maryport Cumbria CA15 7RZ 01900812433 School Website
Ewanrigg Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Yvonne Craig	Ennerdale Road Maryport Cumbria CA15 8HN 01900812330 School Website
Our Lady And St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Maryport Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqueline Hampson	Ennerdale Road Maryport Cumbria CA15 8HN 1900812582 School Website
Ellenborough Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mr Mark Hazzard	Victory Crescent Maryport Cumbria CA15 7NE 1900812931 School Website
Grasslot Infant School Community School Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Chilton	Main Road Grasslot Maryport Cumbria CA15 8BT 01900812268 School Website
Netherton Infant School Community School Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Lynn Millington	Rydal Avenue Maryport Cumbria CA15 7LT 01900812709
Flimby Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tanya Peers	Rye Hill Road Flimby Maryport Cumbria CA15 8PJ 1900812264 School Website
Netherhall School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Tromans	Netherhall Road Maryport Cumbria CA15 6NT 01900813434 School Website
Maryport C Of E Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Ormond	Camp Road Maryport Cumbria CA15 6JN 01900812299 School Website
Dearham Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqui Wilson	Dearham Maryport Cumbria CA15 7HR 01900812518 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Flimby Station Road, Flimby, Cumbria, CA15 8QN 1.34 Miles

Maryport Millpot Road, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6DA 1.38 Miles

Workington Belle Isle Place, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2UZ 4.41 Miles

Harrington Grecian Terrace, Harrington, Cumbria, CA14 5QQ 6.47 Miles

Aspatria Station Road, Aspatria, Cumbria, CA7 2AW 7.56 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Waffys Private Hire 07918 704089 2 Crerar Close, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 7QY 0.91 Miles
Cooters Cabs 01900 814141 Unit 3/Risehow Ind Est, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8PD 1.10 Miles
Airport Services 01900 818629 4 Maple Cl, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 7DF 1.22 Miles
Keiths Kabs 01900 818686 48 High St, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6BQ 1.48 Miles
Jacks Taxis 01900 604189 31 High Seaton, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1PD 2.48 Miles
A And K Travel 01900 823665 22 Kirklea, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0NA 2.54 Miles
B P Taxis 01900 63839 3 Ling Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1QZ 2.55 Miles
Lynda's Taxis 01900 870945 Taxis, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1RG 2.59 Miles
T-Cabs 01900 821489 Arch House, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0YF 2.65 Miles
G And J Taxis 01900 826307 39 Ghyll Bank, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0LL 2.66 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Seaton Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broughton Moor D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Arches D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ewanrigg Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ellenfoot Drive D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ellenborough (Sdc) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Maryport Do (Lcp) (Sdc) Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Grasslot D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cedar Crescent D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fothergill D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Netherton D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ryehill Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harker Marsh D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Flimbybrow D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Flimby Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Alneburgh House - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Alneburgh House Ewanrigg Road Maryport CA15 8EL
Maryport Health Services 01900 815544	Maryport Health Services Alneburgh Hse,Ewanrigg Rd Maryport Cumbria CA15 8EL
Maryport Rugby Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Mealpot Road Maryport CA15 6NE
Maryport Rugby Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Mealpot Road Maryport CA15 6NE
Maryport Rugby Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Mealpot Road Maryport CA15 6NE

Local Stores

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

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SPAR New Maryport
Solway Garage
Curzon Street
Maryport
CA15 6LW
03303551156
Store Website
1.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Unit 1A 38 Curzon Street Maryport Cumbria CA15 6DA 01900 816666 1.38 miles

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The Veterinary Clinic
Gray Street Workington Cumbria CA14 2NQ 01900 602138 vets@galemirevets.co.uk Website 4.36 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Wakefield Road Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 0HR 01900 826666 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 5.08 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 5.17 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
8A Station Road Aspatria Wigton Cumbria CA7 2AL 01900 826666 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 7.65 miles

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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
Preston Street Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 9DL 01946 693303 westlakelandvets@gmail.com Website 11.19 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 12.14 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.

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

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 15.11 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 15.47 miles Keswick Is Located In The North Of The Lake District National Park And Is Well-Signposted.

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 23.29 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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Easedale Tarn
Easedale Tarn Is A Tarn In The Centre Of The Lake District, About Two Miles West Of The Village Of Grasmere. On This Walk, You Will Experience Stunning Scenery. The Walk Consists Of A Gradual Hill For Some Of It, But Has Rewarding Views On A Clear Day. LA22 9TA 24.65 miles From Ambleside, Take The A591 Towards Keswick And Follow The Signs For Grasmere. Turn Onto The B5287. There Is A Car Park Down A Left Turn (Signposted) Called Broadgate Meadow.

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