Welcome to Southam

Southam is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated in the northern part of the county, close to the border with Scotland. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields. It is a peaceful and quiet place, perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Despite its small size, Southam has a rich history. The village dates back to the medieval period, and there are still many historic buildings and landmarks to be found here. One of the most notable is St. Michael's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture, with a striking tower and intricate carvings.

Today, Southam is a popular destination for tourists who want to explore the stunning countryside of Cumbria. There are many walking and cycling routes in the area, as well as plenty of opportunities for fishing and other outdoor activities. The village is also home to a number of small shops and cafes, where visitors can sample local produce and enjoy a taste of traditional Cumbrian hospitality.

Local Schools

School	Details
Moor Row Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Jacqui Beavis	Moor Row Cumbria CA24 3JW 01946810620 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
West Lakes Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Abby Deeks	Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DQ 01946820356 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
Bookwell Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Russell Hardy	Bookwell Egremont Cumbria CA22 2LT 01946820408 School Website
St Patricks Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Gayle / Lisa Wilkinson / Pritchard	Todholes Road Cleator Moor Cumbria CA25 5DG 01946810513 School Website
St Bees Village Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Sharp	Main Street St Bees Cumbria CA27 0AA 01946822392 School Website
St Bees School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Robin Silk	Wood Lane St Bees Cumbria CA27 0DS 1946828000 School Website
Montreal C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Laura Freestone And Sam Little	Ennerdale Road Cleator Moor Cumbria CA25 5LW 01946811347 School Website
Cleator Moor Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Wilson	Ennerdale Road Wath Brow Cleator Moor Cumbria CA25 5LW 01946811189 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
St Bees Main Street, St Bees, Cumbria, CA27 0BZ 1.53 Miles

Nethertown [Un-Named Lane Off Nethertown Road], Nethertown, Cumbria, CA22 2UG 2.53 Miles

Corkickle Station Road, Corkickle, Cumbria, CA28 8AP 3.22 Miles

Braystones [Pathway, Off Un-Named Lane Between, Braystones, Cumbria, CA21 2YW 4.02 Miles

Whitehaven Station Approach, Off Bransty Row, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6AX 4.06 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bigrigg Cabs 01946 810024 Croftlands, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2UX 0.13 Miles
Sterling Cabs 01946 823000 63 Main St, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DB 1.32 Miles
Merrett's Taxis 01946 815555 27 Market Pl, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2AG 1.43 Miles
Downton Travel Ltd 01946 820137 33 Ashley Way Queensgate, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2JT 1.60 Miles
Sue's Taxi 01946 817047 Brackenridge, Cleator, Cumbria, CA23 3EA 1.80 Miles
Door 2 Door Taxis 01946 66123 54 Leconfield Street, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5BT 1.85 Miles
Ginger Minicabs 01946 815811 23 Jacktrees Rd, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5BD 1.85 Miles
Brass Cabs 01946 67070 44 Wasdale Close, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9SZ 2.20 Miles
Bell Taxis 01946 66666 15 Derwentwater Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9RQ 2.27 Miles
Abbey Cabs 01946 63000 Unit 2C/Sneckyeat Rd Ind Est, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8PF 2.28 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Springfield Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bigrigg D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodend Station Bigrigg D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Smithfield D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moor Row D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scalegill Moor Row D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brisco Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cleator D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Orgill D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Rowans Ashlea Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street North D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle Croft D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Trumpet Terrace Cleator D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Fellview Healthcare 01946 820203	Beech House Surgery St Bridget's Lane Egremont Cumbria CA22 2BD
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
Cleator Moor Surgery	Birks Road Cleator Moor Cumbria CA25 5HP
Flatt Walks	Flatt Walks Health Centre Castle Mews Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 7QE

Local Stores

Egremont
42 Main Street
Egremont
Cumbria
CA22 2AD
01946 820790
Store Website
1.41 miles

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SPAR Bigrigg
Parkhouse Service Station
Bigrigg
Egremont
CA22 2TL
01946 817142
Store Website
0.3 miles

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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 1.33 miles
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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
55 Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB 01946 820312 westlakelandvets@gmail.com Website 1.33 miles
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Galemire Vets Limited
Galemire Cleator Moor Cumbria CA25 5QX 01946 810295 vets@galemirevets.co.uk Website 1.71 miles
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The Vet Whitehaven
Egremont Road Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 8NH hello@thevetwhitehaven.co.uk Website 2.36 miles
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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
Preston Street Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 9DL 01946 693303 westlakelandvets@gmail.com Website 3.54 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 9.45 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 11.41 miles From Keswick, Take The Honister Pass (B5289) Signposted To Buttermere.

Noble Knott
A Short, Circular Forest Walk With Plenty Of Woodland And Streams To Enjoy. CA12 5TW 15.09 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.

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 17.83 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 18.66 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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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 18.67 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.

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 20.96 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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