Area Info for Walton (Cumbria)

Walton, Cumbria, UK

Walton is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, in the north-west of England. It is situated within the district of Allerdale and is part of the historic region of Cumberland. The village is known for its rural charm and scenic surroundings, offering a peaceful environment typical of the Cumbrian countryside.

Geography and Location

Walton lies near the northern shores of the Solway Firth, providing proximity to coastal areas and natural landscapes. The village is accessible via local roads connecting it to nearby towns and villages, making it a quiet yet connected community.

Community and Amenities

As a small settlement, Walton has a limited number of amenities. It primarily consists of residential properties, farms, and countryside. Residents and visitors often enjoy outdoor activities such as walking and birdwatching in the surrounding natural areas.

Historical and Cultural Significance

While specific historical details about Walton are limited, the region of Cumbria is rich in history, with many sites dating back to ancient times. The village's rural character reflects traditional Cumbrian life and heritage.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors to Walton can explore the broader attractions of Cumbria, including the Lake District National Park, which is renowned for its lakes, mountains, and literary associations. The nearby towns of Cockermouth and Maryport offer additional cultural and historical sites.

Summary

Walton in Cumbria is a tranquil rural village characterised by its scenic landscape, traditional Cumbrian architecture, and proximity to natural and historical attractions. It offers a quintessential experience of rural life in north-west England.
Education
School
Kirby Moor School1.57 miles
Longtown Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2AB
William Howard School1.93 miles
Longtown Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1AR
Brampton Primary School1.97 miles
Sawmill Lane, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1BZ
Irthington Village School2.42 miles
Irthington, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4NJ
Lanercost CofE Primary School2.47 miles
Lanercost, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2HL
Lees Hill CofE School3.01 miles
Lees Hill, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2BB
Hayton CofE Primary School4.23 miles
Hayton, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 9HR
Hallbankgate Village School4.69 miles
Hallbankgate, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2NJ
Fir Ends Primary School4.98 miles
Skitby Road, Smithfield, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 6AY
Warwick Bridge Primary School5.53 miles
Warwick Bridge, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8RE
Shankhill CofE Primary School5.54 miles
Hethersgill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 6JA
Crosby-on-Eden CofE School5.61 miles
Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4QN
Castle Carrock School5.73 miles
Castle Carrock, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 9LU
Great Corby Primary School6.75 miles
Great Corby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8NE
Gilsland CofE Primary School6.85 miles
Gilsland, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 7AA
Scotby CofE Primary School7.64 miles
Park Road, Scotby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8AT
Health
Clinic
Brampton Community Mental Health Team5.50 miles
Warwick Mill Business Park, Warwick Bridge, Carlisle, CA4 8RR
Carlton Clinic8.58 miles
Cumwhinton Drive,, Carlisle, CA1 3SX
Carleton Clinic (Carlisle)8.58 miles
Cumwhinton Road,, Carlisle, CA1 3SX
The Carleton Clinic8.58 miles
Cumwhinton Road,, Carlisle, CA1 3SX
Hadrian Unit8.58 miles
Carleton Clinic, Cumwhinton Drive, Carlisle, CA1 3SX
Rowanwood8.58 miles
Carlton Clinic, Cumwhinton Drive, Carlisle, CA1 3SX
Edenwood8.58 miles
Carlton Clinic, Cumwhinton Drive, Carlisle, CA1 3SX
Ruskin Unit8.58 miles
Carlton Clinic, Cumwhinotn Drive, Carlisle, CA1 3SX
Im&T Services8.70 miles
Unit 68 Kingstown Broadway, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0HA
Central Clinic (Carlisle)8.79 miles
50 Victoria Place,, Carlisle, CA1 1HP
Central Clinic (Mental Health Clinics)8.79 miles
50 Victoria Place,, Carlisle, CA1 1HP
North Carlisle Medical Centre8.82 miles
Eden Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 9JZ
Cadmas Ltd. (Warwick Rd. Surgery)8.95 miles
65 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1EB
Portland Square8.96 miles
11 Portland Square,, CA1 1PY
Birnham Wood8.96 miles
Portland House, 13-14 Portland Square, Carlisle, CA1 1PT
Atlas Physiotherapy Ltd (Albert House)9.02 miles
Albert House, 19 Victoria Place, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1EJ
GP
Brampton Medical Practice2.10 miles
4 Market Place, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1NL
Corby Hill Surgery part of Brampton Medical Practice5.29 miles
Beech House, Corby Hill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8PL
Wetheral Surgery7.02 miles
Yew Tree Cottage, Wetheral, Cumbria, CA4 8JD
North Carlisle Medical Practice8.78 miles
North Carlisle Medical Practice, Eden Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 9JZ
Fusehill Medical Practice8.83 miles
15 Scotland Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 9HR
Dr Swain8.90 miles
Grosvenor House Surgery, Warwick Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1LB
Dr Frost8.90 miles
Grosvenor House Surgery, Warwick Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1LB
Dr Wigmore & Dr Kari8.90 miles
Grosvenor House Surgery, Warwick Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1LB
Fusehill Medical Practice8.91 miles
Fusehill Medical Centre, Fusehill Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2HE
Warwick Road Surgery8.95 miles
65 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1EB
Esk Valley Medical Group8.96 miles
Longtown Medical Centre, Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 5XA
Spencer Street Surgery8.99 miles
10 Spencer Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1BP
Brunswick House Medical Group9.00 miles
1 Brunswick Street, CARLISLE, CA1 1ED
St Paul's Medical Centre9.02 miles
Spencer House, St Paul`s Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1DG
St Paul's Medical Centre9.02 miles
St. Pauls Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1DG
Brunswick House Medical Group9.03 miles
Branch Surgery, 1 Eastern Way, Harraby, CARLISLE, CA1 3QZ
Hospital
Brampton War Memorial Hospital2.44 miles
Tree Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1TX
Cumberland Infirmary9.74 miles
Newtown Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7HY
Haltwhistle War Memorial Hospital11.32 miles
Westgate, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9AJ
Alston Ruth Lancaster James Hospital16.59 miles
Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QX
Wigton Community Hospital19.43 miles
Cross Lane, Wigton, CA7 9DD
Hexham General Hospital25.90 miles
Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1QJ
Cockermouth Community Hospital32.15 miles
Isel Road, Cockermouth, CA13 9HT
Weardale Hospital32.89 miles
Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2JR
Ferndene36.03 miles
Ferndene, Moor Road, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5PB
Westmorland General Hospital45.96 miles
Burton Rd, Kendal, LA9 7RG
Ridge Lea Hospital63.81 miles
Quernmore Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3JT
BMI The Lancaster Hospital64.18 miles
Meadowside, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3RH
Royal Lancaster Infirmary64.21 miles
Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4RP
Pharmacy
H Jobson Chemist2.14 miles
Market Place, Brampton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA8 1RW
Tesco Instore Pharmacy7.95 miles
Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2SB
Dalston Pharmacy Ltd8.64 miles
Arnside Hse,Sycamore Lane, Parklands Village, Carlisle, CA1 3SR
Dalston Pharmacy Ltd8.72 miles
7 Central Avenue, Harraby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3QB
Asda Pharmacy8.72 miles
Chandler Way, Parkhouse, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0JQ
The Co-Operative Pharmacy8.82 miles
North Carlisle Medical Centre, Eden Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 9JZ
The Co-Operative Pharmacy8.91 miles
Fusehill Medical Centre, Fusehill Street, Carlisle, CA1 2HE
Lloydspharmacy8.98 miles
76 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1DU
Superdrug Pharmacy9.08 miles
Unit 1, Grapes Lane, The Lanes Shopping Ctr, Carlisle, CA3 8NX
Lloydspharmacy9.09 miles
46-50 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1DN
Sawyers Pharmacy Ltd9.14 miles
31-33 Fisher Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8RF
Boots9.16 miles
43-49 English Street, Carlisle, CA3 8JU
Boots9.18 miles
16 English Street, Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 5SD
Boots9.19 miles
6 Petteril Bank Road, Harraby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3AH
Sainsbury's Pharmacy9.43 miles
Sainsbury`s Store, Bridge Street, Carlisle, CA2 5SX
The Co-Operative Pharmacy9.48 miles
28 Blackwell Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4EQ
Leisure
Park
WALTON MOSS2.18 miles
TALKIN TARN3.83 miles
CORBY CASTLE (Grade I Listed)7.21 miles
KINGMOOR SOUTH9.10 miles
LONGTOWN RIVERSIDE9.32 miles
KINGMOOR SIDINGS9.38 miles
DALSTON ROAD CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)10.35 miles
GOWK BANK11.47 miles
KIELDER MIRES14.02 miles
HADRIAN'S WALL PATH15.23 miles
GREENLEE LOUGH15.76 miles
FINGLANDRIGG WOODS15.95 miles
SOLWAY COAST16.87 miles
DRUMBURGH MOSS16.96 miles
MUCKLE MOSS17.15 miles
HUTTON-IN-THE-FOREST (Grade II Listed)18.01 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR Brampton2.08 miles
Highland House, Main Street, Cumbria, CA8 1SB
Co-op Brampton2.08 miles
Brampton, CA8 1RS
SPAR Market Place2.14 miles
28, Market Place, Cumbria, CA8 1RW
SPAR Low Row4.38 miles
Low Row Service Station, Low Row, Cumbria, CA8 2JE
Co-op Brampton4.65 miles
Hallbankgate, CA8 2NJ
SPAR Corby Hill 5.29 miles
Corby Hill Garage, Cumbria, CA4 8PL
Co-op Carlisle5.51 miles
Carlisle, Warwick Bridge, CA4 8SA
Tesco Carlisle (Superstore)7.73 miles
Warwick Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2SB
SPAR Whiteclosegate7.81 miles
Whiteclosegate Filling Station, Brampton Old Road, CA3 0JN
Foreways Post Office8.39 miles
Brunton Park Post Office, 264 Warwick Road, Carlisle CA1 2BX
ASDA Carlisle8.44 miles
Chandler Way, Carlisle, CA3 0JQ
M&S Kingstown Carlisle Food Hall8.53 miles
Park House Road, Carlisle, CA3 0JR
Morrisons Carlisle8.55 miles
Kingstown Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0QZ
ALDI Kingstown Road8.64 miles
Carlisle, CA3 0AJ
Co-op Carlisle8.69 miles
Central Avenue, CA1 3QB
Sainsbury's Carlisle Stanwix Local8.72 miles
Unit B, Northgate, 54 Scotland Road, Carlisle, CA3 9DB
Transport
Bus Stop
Village Green (S)0.04 miles
Village Green (N)0.05 miles
Village Green (SE)1.64 miles
Rose House (NW)1.66 miles
Dacre Road (SE)1.70 miles
Dacre Road (N)1.79 miles
Berrymoor Road (SW)1.84 miles
William Howard School (N)1.93 miles
Nickies Hill Chapel (W)1.99 miles
Nickies Hill Chapel (E)1.99 miles
Priory (N)2.05 miles
Priory (S)2.06 miles
The Hollies (E)2.08 miles
Gatesgarth (W)2.09 miles
Police Station (E)2.10 miles
Cox Lane (W)2.11 miles
Ferry Port
Leaplish Ferry Landing16.94 miles
Tower Knowe Ferry Landing17.78 miles
Belvedere Ferry Landing18.01 miles
Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing25.19 miles
Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing28.04 miles
Keswick Ferry Landing30.37 miles
Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing30.58 miles
Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing30.66 miles
Ashness Gate Derwentwater Ferry Landing31.49 miles
Hawes End Derwentwater Ferry Landing31.58 miles
Low Brandelhow Derwentwater Ferry Landing31.83 miles
Lodore Falls Derwentwater Ferry Landing32.25 miles
High Brandelhow Ferry Landing32.36 miles
Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing39.09 miles
Brockhole Ferry Landing40.21 miles
Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal42.64 miles
Railway Station
Brampton (Cumbria) Rail Station3.27 miles
Wetheral Rail Station6.92 miles
Carlisle Rail Station9.23 miles
Armathwaite Rail Station11.25 miles
Haltwhistle Rail Station11.31 miles
Gretna Green Rail Station12.72 miles
Dalston (Cumbria) Rail Station12.90 miles
Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station15.40 miles
Bardon Mill Rail Station15.94 miles
Wigton Rail Station19.24 miles
Langwathby Rail Station19.46 miles
Haydon Bridge Rail Station19.87 miles
Annan Rail Station20.40 miles
Penrith North Lakes Rail Station21.42 miles
Hexham Rail Station25.93 miles
Lockerbie Rail Station26.13 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (CA8 2D*)
Number of Properties in Catchment145
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
WALNUT COTTAGE
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBERLAND
CA8 2DH		£580,000
2024-10-24
detached
freehold
Sold 1996-08-30   £62,000
3, WOODLEIGH
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBERLAND
CA8 2DS		£300,000
2023-08-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-09-27   £222,500
NEWBERRY
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBERLAND
CA8 2DH		£265,000
2023-07-28
terraced
freehold
Sold 2011-03-17   £197,000
Sold 2004-06-29   £138,000
Sold 2002-05-29   £85,000
GREENBANK
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBERLAND
CA8 2DH		£125,000
2023-06-12
terraced
freehold
Sold 2008-07-18   £145,000
Sold 2002-08-09   £49,000
Sold 2001-10-05   £38,000
ROSE COTTAGE
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBRIA
CA8 2DH		£130,000
2023-02-03
terraced
freehold
Sold 1998-11-06   £46,000
WALLSIDE
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBRIA
CA8 2DH		£127,000
2021-11-09
terraced
freehold
ASH GARTH
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBRIA
CA8 2DW		£208,000
2021-09-10
detached
freehold
Sold 1998-12-11   £77,000
3, IRTHING VIEW
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBRIA
CA8 2DP		£130,000
2020-09-11
semidetached
freehold
THE GROVE
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBRIA
CA8 2DH		£164,000
2019-09-05
detached
freehold
LONGHOPE
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBRIA
CA8 2DH		£260,000
2019-04-25
detached
freehold
2, FOSSE WAY
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBRIA
CA8 2DH		£190,000
2019-02-28
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2015-12-18   £185,000
4, IRTHING VIEW
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBRIA
CA8 2DP		£130,250
2016-12-16
detached
freehold
FRIARS GARTH
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBRIA
CA8 2DH		£400,000
2016-09-02
detached
freehold
OLD VICARAGE
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBRIA
CA8 2DH		£392,500
2016-07-29
detached
freehold
SOUTH VIEW
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBRIA
CA8 2DH		£215,000
2014-07-03
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-03-21   £228,000
OVERDALE
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBRIA
CA8 2DH		£96,500
2014-06-20
terraced
freehold
NORTHFOLD, CHERRY LANE
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBRIA
CA8 2DN		£85,000
2013-03-01
detached
freehold
11, WOODLEIGH
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBRIA
CA8 2DS		£160,000
2012-09-06
detached
freehold
5, WOODLEIGH
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBRIA
CA8 2DS		£183,000
2012-08-23
detached
freehold
15, WOODLEIGH
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBRIA
CA8 2DS		£250,000
2010-09-07
detached
freehold
1, FOSSE WAY
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBRIA
CA8 2DH		£172,000
2010-08-06
semidetached
freehold
ROMAN HOUSE
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBRIA
CA8 2DH		£157,000
2010-05-21
detached
freehold
16, WOODLEIGH
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBRIA
CA8 2DS		£138,750
2010-04-09
detached
freehold
Sold 1998-11-30   £86,000
4, WOODLEIGH
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBRIA
CA8 2DS		£235,000
2007-08-17
detached
freehold
Sold 1998-02-12   £77,500
14, WOODLEIGH
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBRIA
CA8 2DS		£175,000
2006-06-02
detached
freehold
WALTON COTTAGE
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBRIA
CA8 2DH		£226,000
2004-06-25
detached
freehold
MAYFIELD
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBRIA
CA8 2DH		£137,000
2003-12-16
detached
freehold
WEST GARTH
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBRIA
CA8 2DW		£91,000
2002-05-17
detached
freehold
8, WOODLEIGH
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBRIA
CA8 2DS		£96,000
2001-09-07
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1999-05-21   £75,000
1, IRTHING VIEW
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBRIA
CA8 2DP		£73,000
2000-08-11
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1997-08-20   £65,000
HOLLYGARTH
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBRIA
CA8 2DH		£115,000
1999-08-13
detached
freehold
Sold 1997-12-05   £80,500
1, WOODLEIGH
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBRIA
CA8 2DS		£87,000
1999-06-21
detached
freehold
7, WOODLEIGH
WALTON
BRAMPTON
CUMBRIA
CA8 2DS		£93,000
1998-04-24
detached
freehold
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