Area Info for Stainmore (Cumbria)

Stainmore (Cumbria, UK)

Stainmore is a small area located in Cumbria, in the North West of England. It is known for its historical and geographical significance, particularly as part of the Pennine region. The area is characterised by its moorland landscape, which is typical of the Pennines, and features a number of rural communities and natural features.

Geography and Landscape

Stainmore lies within the Pennine Hills, an upland area known for its rugged terrain and scenic beauty. The landscape includes open moorlands, rolling hills, and valleys. The region's elevation and natural features make it a popular spot for outdoor activities such as walking and hiking.

Transport and Infrastructure

Historically, Stainmore was an important route for transportation, with the Stainmore Railway, which connected the North East of England with West Cumbria. Although the railway is no longer operational, the route remains significant in local history. The area is accessible via local roads, and nearby towns provide additional transport links.

Historical Significance

Stainmore has a rich history, with evidence of settlement dating back to ancient times. The region has been influenced by various historical events, including its role in trade and transportation during the industrial era. The nearby Stainmore Railway and associated infrastructure are notable historical features.

Current Use and Conservation

Today, Stainmore is primarily rural, with a focus on agriculture and conservation. The natural landscape is protected in parts, and efforts are made to preserve its ecological and historical heritage. The area attracts visitors interested in outdoor pursuits and exploring its scenic environment.
Education
School
Brough Primary School2.98 miles
Church Brough, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4EW
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School4.92 miles
Christian Head, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4HA
Kirkby Stephen Primary School4.92 miles
Nateby Road, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4AE
Warcop CofE Primary School6.00 miles
Warcop, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6NX
Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School9.38 miles
Bowes, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9LG
Asby Endowed School9.94 miles
Great Asby, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6EX
Middleton-in-Teesdale Nursery and Primary School10.22 miles
Town End, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 0TG
Forest of Teesdale Primary School10.66 miles
Forest-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 0HA
Appleby Primary School10.68 miles
Station Road, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6TX
Appleby Grammar School11.10 miles
Battlebarrow, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6XU
Cotherstone Primary School11.39 miles
Cotherstone, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9QB
Gunnerside Methodist Primary School11.41 miles
Gunnerside, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6LE
Arkengarthdale Church of England Primary School11.69 miles
Arkengarthdale, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6EN
Startforth Morritt Memorial CofE Primary School12.73 miles
Startforth, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9AQ
Long Marton School13.12 miles
Long Marton, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6BT
St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Barnard Castle13.28 miles
Birch Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8JR
Health
Clinic
Kirkby Stephen Health Centre4.92 miles
Christian Head,, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4HA
Kirkby Stephen (Mental Health Clinics)4.92 miles
Kirby Stephen Health Centre, Christian Head, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4HA
Eden Cmht Base At Kirkby Stephen6.23 miles
Kirkby Stephen Railway Station,, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4LE
Whorlton Hall Hospital16.48 miles
Whorlton, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8XQ
Shap Medical Practice17.32 miles
Peggy Nut Croft, Shap, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3LW
Aysgarth Surgery18.27 miles
The Surgery, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3AA
Leyburn Medical Practice21.97 miles
Brentwood, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5EP
BMI Healthcare Outreach Clinic - Leyburn Medical Centre21.97 miles
Brentwood, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5EP
Ruth Lancaster James Hospital (Alston Maternity)22.00 miles
Church Road, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QX
Orton Lea22.00 miles
Church Road, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QX
Spire Penrith Clinic22.26 miles
Penrith Hospital, Bridge Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8HX
Voreda House22.95 miles
Portland Place, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7BF
Cancer Care - The Lakes Centre23.64 miles
Blackhall Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4BT
Vulnerable Veterans & Adult Dependants Service (VVADS)23.66 miles
Horne Road,, DL9 4DF
Captain French Surgery24.00 miles
The Gillinggate Centre, Gillinggate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4JE
Kentwood Clinic24.00 miles
Gillingate Centre, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4JE
GP
The Upper Eden Medical Practice3.19 miles
Main Street, Brough, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4AY
The Upper Eden Medical Practice4.86 miles
Silver Street, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4RB
Old Forge Surgery10.19 miles
Middleton In Teesdale, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 0QE
Appleby Medical Practice10.95 miles
The Riverside Building, Chapel Street, Cumbria, Appleby in Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6QR
White & Partners13.45 miles
Barnard Castle Surgery, Victoria Road, Barnard Castle, Durham, DL12 8HT
Shap Medical Practice, Orton Branch Surgery13.90 miles
Market Hall, Orton, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3RJ
Dr WEST & partners14.49 miles
Central Dales Practice, The Health Centre, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QR
Reeth Medical Centre14.89 miles
Reeth Medical Centre, Reeth, Richmond, DL11 6SU
The Upper Eden Medical Practice14.92 miles
Off Church Street, Tebay, Cumbria, CA10 3XB
Shap Medical Practice, Tebay Branch Surgery14.92 miles
Church Street, Tebay, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3XB
Weardale Practice15.82 miles
Hood Street, St Johns Chapel, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 1QW
Temple Sowerby Medical Practice16.75 miles
Linden Park, Temple Sowerby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1RW
Shap Medical Practice17.32 miles
Shap Health Centre, Peggy Nut Croft, Shap, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3LW
Sedbergh Medical Centre17.49 miles
Station Road, Station Road, Sedbergh, Sedbergh, LA10 5DL
Sedbergh Medical Centre - Branch Surgery18.19 miles
Methodist Church Hall, Dent, Sedbergh, Dent, LA10 5QJ
Pinfold Medical Practice18.27 miles
Pinfold Lane, Butterknowle, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 5NX
Hospital
Richardson Hospital13.42 miles
John Street, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8ET
New Richardson Hospital13.48 miles
Victoria Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8HT
Weardale Hospital18.70 miles
Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2JR
Friary Hospital21.71 miles
Queens Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4UJ
Alston Ruth Lancaster James Hospital22.00 miles
Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QX
Duchess Of Kent Hospital23.66 miles
Duchess Of Kent Barracks, Horne Road, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 4DF
Westmorland General Hospital24.13 miles
Burton Rd, Kendal, LA9 7RG
Auckland Park Hospital, Bishop Auckland24.73 miles
Westfield Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6AE
Bishop Auckland Hospital24.77 miles
Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6AD
West Park Hospital, Darlington26.39 miles
Edward Pease Way, Darlington, Durham, DL2 2TS
Darlington Memorial Hospital27.40 miles
Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX
Hundens Lane Day Hospital - Darlington28.50 miles
Hundens Lane, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 1JE
Shotley Bridge Hospital29.48 miles
Shotley Bridge Hospital, Shotley Bridge, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0NB
BMI Woodlands Hospital29.77 miles
Morton Park Way, Darlington, DL1 4PL
Castleberg Hospital30.62 miles
Raines Road, Giggleswick, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 0BN
Hexham General Hospital32.19 miles
Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1QJ
Pharmacy
The Green Tree Pharmacy Ltd4.87 miles
8 Market Street, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4QS
Chambers Chemist10.19 miles
19 Market Place, Middleton-In-Teesdale, Barnard Castle, DL12 0QG
Boots10.76 miles
11 Boroughgate, Appleby-in-westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6XF
Boots13.15 miles
39 Market Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NE
Marsden Pharmacy13.30 miles
Marsden Pharmacy, 86 Galgate, Barnard Castle, Galgate, County Durham, DL12 8BJ
J & E Hogg Ltd14.51 miles
Market Place, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QX
Boots17.22 miles
48-50 Main Street, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5BL
Stanhope Chemists Ltd18.89 miles
79 Front Street, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, DL13 2TZ
Whitworth Chemists Ltd18.91 miles
38 Front Street, Cockfield, Bishop Auckland, DL13 5DS
Wolsingham Pharmacy20.97 miles
12 Market Place, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL13 3AE
Boots21.76 miles
15-16 Market Place, Richmond, DL10 4PX
Js Langhorne Ltd21.80 miles
20 King Street, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4HP
Js Langhorne21.86 miles
7 Market Place, Leyburn, DL8 5BG
Alston Pharmacy22.14 miles
Front Street, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QP
Penrith Hc Consortium Ltd22.25 miles
Penrith Hospital, Bridge Lane, Cumbria, Penrith, CA11 8HW
Sainsbury's Pharmacy22.69 miles
Sainsburys Store, Southend Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7FG
Leisure
Park
SMARDALE GILL8.15 miles
MOOR HOUSE-UPPER TEESDALE9.89 miles
APPLEBY CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)10.57 miles
GREAT ASBY SCAR11.41 miles
LARTINGTON HALL (Grade II Listed)11.59 miles
BOWES MUSEUM (Grade II Listed)13.46 miles
NORTH PENNINES13.52 miles
KIRKBY THORE14.72 miles
THE IMAGE GARDEN (Grade II Listed)14.97 miles
ROKEBY PARK (Grade II* Listed)15.01 miles
BALLOWFIELD16.99 miles
QUEEN'S GARDEN (Grade II Listed)17.71 miles
CLIBURN MOSS18.12 miles
FREEHOLDER'S WOOD & RIDDING'S FIELD18.48 miles
RABY CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)18.53 miles
KILLINGTON BRIDGE19.12 miles
Shop
Groceries
Village Stores3.06 miles
Main Street, Brough Kirby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4BL
Co-op Kirkby Stephen4.84 miles
Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4RL
Co-op Kirkby Stephen4.92 miles
Market Street, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4QN
SPAR Kirkby Stephen5.00 miles
35-41, High Street, Cumbria, CA17 4SG
Co-op Barnard Castle10.20 miles
Teesdale, DL12 0SN
Co-op Appleby-in-westmorland10.71 miles
Appleby, CA16 6XN
SPAR Appleby-in-westmorland10.79 miles
Westmorland House, 8 Burroughgate, Cumbria, CA16 6XB
Morrisons Barnard Castle13.18 miles
23 Galgate, Barnard Castle, Durham, DL12 8EJ
Co-op Barnard Castle13.65 miles
Barnard Castle, DL12 8LY
Co-op Barnard Castle13.75 miles
Petrol Barnard Castle, DL12 8HL
Co-op Bishop Auckland15.72 miles
St Johns Chapel, DL13 1QF
Co-op Bishop Auckland16.10 miles
Westgate, DL13 1JL
Co-op Penrith17.34 miles
Shap, CA10 3NE
SPAR Sedbergh17.49 miles
Spar Store, Station Road, Cumbria, LA10 5DL
SPAR Staindrop18.32 miles
3, North Green, Durham, DL2 3JN
Co-op Bishop Auckland18.81 miles
Frosterley, DL13 2QW
Transport
Airport
Durham Tees Valley Airport32.64 miles
Bus Stop
Calva House (E)0.57 miles
Crag Green (E)0.61 miles
Bleathgill road end (E)0.94 miles
Oxenthwaite road end (E)1.02 miles
Banks Gate Farm (E)1.14 miles
Ledderhowe (N)1.21 miles
Methodist Church (E)1.23 miles
Methodist Church (E)1.23 miles
Punch Bowl (E)1.49 miles
Duckintree House (E)2.06 miles
Farm House (E)2.59 miles
The Green (E)2.85 miles
The Black Bull Inn (S)2.96 miles
The Black Bull Inn (N)2.97 miles
Bypass (S)2.98 miles
Bypass (N)2.98 miles
Ferry Port
Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing24.22 miles
Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing25.03 miles
Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing28.03 miles
Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal29.08 miles
Brockhole Ferry Landing29.10 miles
Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing29.43 miles
Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing29.57 miles
Far Sawrey Windermere Ferry Terminal29.89 miles
Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing32.68 miles
Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing32.76 miles
Monk Coniston Ferry Landing33.85 miles
Waterhead Hotel (Coniston) Ferry Landing34.21 miles
Coniston Ferry Landing34.48 miles
Brantwood (Coniston) Ferry Landing34.53 miles
Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing35.20 miles
Ashness Gate Derwentwater Ferry Landing35.74 miles
Railway Station
Kirkby Stephen Rail Station6.27 miles
Appleby Rail Station10.71 miles
Garsdale Rail Station13.54 miles
Dent Rail Station16.54 miles
Frosterley Rail Station18.67 miles
Stanhope Rail Station18.73 miles
Wolsingham Rail Station20.76 miles
Langwathby Rail Station20.90 miles
Ribblehead Rail Station21.64 miles
Penrith North Lakes Rail Station22.96 miles
Kendal Rail Station23.38 miles
Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station23.53 miles
Oxenholme Lake District Rail Station23.86 miles
Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station24.59 miles
Staveley Rail Station24.83 miles
Bishop Auckland Rail Station24.91 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (CA17 4D*)
Number of Properties in Catchment421
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
SKIRRIGILL FARM
SOUTH STAINMORE
KIRKBY STEPHEN
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS
CA17 4DJ		£265,000
2025-02-25
semidetached
freehold
SWINSTON HOUSE
SOUTH STAINMORE
KIRKBY STEPHEN
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS
CA17 4DJ		£945,000
2024-06-19
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-04-12   £340,000
OLD PARK FARM
SOUTH STAINMORE
KIRKBY STEPHEN
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS
CA17 4DJ		£107,500
2021-10-22
otherPropertyType
freehold
LITTLETHWAITE
NORTH STAINMORE
KIRKBY STEPHEN
CUMBRIA
CA17 4EX		£430,000
2020-09-04
detached
freehold
RAMPSON COTTAGE
SOUTH STAINMORE
KIRKBY STEPHEN
CUMBRIA
CA17 4DJ		£575,000
2020-08-28
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2017-11-17   £520,000
Sold 2012-09-19   £275,000
LIGHT TREES
NORTH STAINMORE
KIRKBY STEPHEN
CUMBRIA
CA17 4EX		£335,000
2019-04-15
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-06-19   £85,000
LIGHT TREES COTTAGE
NORTH STAINMORE
KIRKBY STEPHEN
CUMBRIA
CA17 4EX		£329,000
2018-01-05
detached
freehold
Sold 2005-11-04   £260,000
Sold 1998-06-11   £116,000
BANKS GATE FILLING STATION
NORTH STAINMORE
KIRKBY STEPHEN
CUMBRIA
CA17 4EX		£25,000
2017-04-10
otherPropertyType
freehold
BORREN HOUSE
SOUTH STAINMORE
KIRKBY STEPHEN
CUMBRIA
CA17 4DJ		£475,000
2016-11-17
otherPropertyType
freehold
SKIRRIGILL BARN
SOUTH STAINMORE
KIRKBY STEPHEN
CUMBRIA
CA17 4DJ		£325,000
2016-06-27
semidetached
freehold
GREAT SKERRYGILL
SOUTH STAINMORE
KIRKBY STEPHEN
CUMBRIA
CA17 4DJ		£350,000
2016-03-30
detached
freehold
DOWGILL HEAD HOUSE
NORTH STAINMORE
KIRKBY STEPHEN
CUMBRIA
CA17 4EX		£300,000
2015-09-11
detached
freehold
WEST DOWGILL
NORTH STAINMORE
KIRKBY STEPHEN
CUMBRIA
CA17 4EX		£270,000
2014-12-19
detached
freehold
Sold 2005-04-15   £342,500
OLD PARK
SOUTH STAINMORE
KIRKBY STEPHEN
CUMBRIA
CA17 4DJ		£302,000
2014-10-07
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2007-07-30   £320,000
DOWGILL HEAD
NORTH STAINMORE
KIRKBY STEPHEN
CUMBRIA
CA17 4EX		£250,000
2013-02-06
detached
freehold
GILLSES (1)
SOUTH STAINMORE
KIRKBY STEPHEN
CUMBRIA
CA17 4DJ		£324,400
2010-03-19
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2004-06-18   £280,000
DYKE HOUSE BARN
NORTH STAINMORE
KIRKBY STEPHEN
CUMBRIA
CA17 4EX		£105,000
2003-04-10
semidetached
freehold
LOW STRICEGILL
SOUTH STAINMORE
KIRKBY STEPHEN
CUMBRIA
CA17 4DJ		£165,000
2003-01-31
detached
freehold
Sold 2000-08-11   £88,000
UPMANHOWE
SOUTH STAINMORE
KIRKBY STEPHEN
CUMBRIA
CA17 4DJ		£155,000
2003-01-06
detached
freehold
LOW FIELD
SOUTH STAINMORE
KIRKBY STEPHEN
CUMBRIA
CA17 4DJ		£117,500
2002-07-26
detached
freehold
HIGH STRICEGILL
SOUTH STAINMORE
KIRKBY STEPHEN
CUMBRIA
CA17 4DJ		£56,500
1995-02-10
detached
freehold
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