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 Caldbeck - The sound of John Peel's hounds will no longer disturb the early morning peace of this lovely north Lake District village.
This superb walking-centre lays within easy reach of Carlisle, Penrith and Keswick and the lakes of Haweswater, Bassenthwaite and Ullswater.
 The village gained it's name from the cold waters (cald beck) of the small river on whose banks traditional cosy looking cottages stand. This same river provided the power for several mills which operated until the early years of the last century. The Bobbin mill had a particularly large 40 feet diameter 3 feet wide water wheel. The Priests Mill, built by a church rector in 1702 has been converted into a modern day restaurant and shops.
 The church of St.Kentigerns, built around 1112 has the graves of John Peel the huntsman and Mary Harrison, the Beauty of Buttermere.
This is a walkers and cyclists paradise of quiet roads and paths and climbs to the summits of Carrock Fell, Saddleback and Bowscale Fell. The surrounding villages of Mungrisdale, Hutton Roof and Hesket Newmarket are more than worthy of a visit. There is a good selection of Bed and Breakfast accommodation, Inns and Guest Houses offering comfortable resting places, a hearty breakfast and a packed lunch. Go and enjoy!
How to get there:
By rail: On the West Coast Main Line from London to Scotland, alight at Penrith station and continue the journey by road.
By road: Exit the M6 at J41 (Penrith) on the B5305 and follow signs to Caldbeck.
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St Kentigern's Church
Built on the site of an original Church from the sixth Century, it boasts stained glass windows depicting St. Kentigern and St. Cuthbert.
The churchyard is the resting place of John Peel the famous huntsman, who died in 1854, aged 78.
Nearby is the plainer tombstone of Mary Harrison, the Beauty of Buttermere.
Priests Mill
Priests Mill is an old watermill built by a rector of Caldbeck on the riverbank just below the Church. Almost hidden from the road, this award winning restoration now houses a restaurant, and various interesting shops.
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Watermill Restaurant – Caldbeck, Nr. Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8DR
Phone: +44 (0)16974 78267
Delicious Food using only the finest local produce served in a converted Watermill at Priest's Mill in Caldbeck, Cumbria.
Free Car Parking, Free Admission, Disabled Access & Facilities.
Hesket Newmarket Brewery – Old Crown Barn, Hesket Newmarket, Cumbria CA7 8JG
Phone/Fax: +44 (0)16974 78066
E-mail: info@hesketbrewery.co.uk
http://www.hesketbrewery.co.uk
Award winning real ales from one of the UK 's smallest local breweries.
The Old Crown - Hesket Newmarket,
Cumbria,
CA7 8JG
Phone: +44 (0)16974 78288
louhogg@onetel.com
www.theoldcrownpub.co.uk
Dedicated to maintaining the essential character of the pub, The Old Crown serves the very best real ales, all brewed by the Hesket Newmarket Brewery which stands at the rear of Pub.
Situated in the heart of Hesket Newmarket, just 1.5 miles south east of Caldbeck in Cumbria.
Old Smithy Tea Room – Caldbeck, Cumbria, CA7 8EL
Phone: +44 (0)16974 78246
info@caldbeckvillage.co.uk
A traditional Lakeland Tea Room and Gift Shop. Special Events Days during 2005 including Pottery Painting, Wood Turning Demonstrations and a free "Fairtrade Breakfast" morning.
Oddfellows Arms
A traditional Lakeland Inn serving Real Ales from Jennings and good food.
Sour Nook Inn, Sebergham
Popular with locals for its excellent value bar meals.
Royal Oak, Welton
Recently refurbished, this promises to be an excellent dining pub restaurant.
The Snooty Fox, Uldale
Another traditional Inn serving Real Ales and good food.
Coach House Swiss Restaurant, Mealsgate
Well known and highly rated by locals, this unusual restaurant with a distinctive European flavour
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Silloth On Solway Golf Club - Station Rd, Wigton, Silloth, CA7 4BL
Phone: +44 (0)16973 31304
Solway Gym - Eden St., Wigton, Silloth, CA7 4AY
Phone: +44 (0)16973 33000
Wigton Swimming Pool - Wigton , CA7 9AT
Phone: +44 (0)16973 42412
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Silloth Taxis - 6 Station Rd, Wigton, Silloth, CA7 4AE
Phone: +44 (0)16973 31508
Stans taxis - 4 Greenrow Bungalows, Wigton, Silloth, CA7 4HR
Phone: +44 (0)16973 33188
Station House Taxis - Station Ho/Station Rd, Wigton, CA7 9BA
Phone: +44 (0)16973 43148
Town Village Link - 2/Garden Cottages/Meeting House La, Wigton, CA7 9EE
Phone: +44 (0)1697 344527
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St Kentigern's Church
Built on the site of an original Church from the sixth Century, it boasts stained glass windows depicting St. Kentigern and St. Cuthbert.
The churchyard is the resting place of John Peel the famous huntsman, who died in 1854, aged 78.
Nearby is the plainer tombstone of Mary Harrison, the Beauty of Buttermere.
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