University of Cumbria presentation to CCT Trustees

Annabelle, Charlotte, Chloe and Boris with their academic supervisor Fiona from the University of Cumbria Faculty of Law gave a presentation recently to Trustees of Casterton Community Trust. The Trustees would like to thank them for all their hard work and effort to inform the Trustees what possible improvements could be made for the benefit…

New bus 832 in Casterton, March 2026

New bus service on Sundays and bank holidays

There will be a new Northern DalesBus service from Hawes to Sedbergh and on to Kirkby Lonsdale, stopping in Casterton, which will run on Sundays and bank holidays in summer, starting on 5th April 2026. All single fares are no more than £3 (£1 for under 19s). Concessionary bus passes for the elderly and disabled…

The Harps North West Ensemble

Uplifting evening of harp music

The audience at Casterton Village Hall on Wednesday evening was treated to a wonderful evening of “all things harp”. The Harps North West Ensemble of seven harp players performed a selection of pieces ranging from waltzes and reels to traditional Manx folk music. We learned about the history of the harp, the many different methods…

Groups of walkers

Casterton social walking group walk to Barbon

A group of 13 people enjoyed a sociable walk to Barbon and back on Wednesday 25th February. Many thanks to Carol for the delicious home-baked brownies and to all for the company; and the rain held off until the walk had finished. There are plans to have regular social walks, possibly once a month. Details…

The junction at Gate Heads Brow and Wandales Lane

Gate Heads Brow and Wandales Lane

The Parish Council has been in discussion with WFC about the road safety hazard caused by road users cutting the corner at the Gate Heads Brow/Wandales Lane junction. W&F Council determined that no action was justified at the junction, since there is no history of accidents or incidents. If a body of evidence can be…

Beetle drive competitors in Casterton Village Hall

Fun beetle drive

Thank you so much to everyone who attended the beetle drive in Casterton Village Hall on Friday evening. Prizes were presented to the under-18 winner, Logan Kendall and over-18 winner, Annette Hayward. Everyone left the hall with a smile on their faces. The next events coming up in the Village Hall are: An evening of…

Casterton walkers at the top of Brownthwaite

First Casterton social walking group walk

Saturday 17th January saw the inaugural walk of the Casterton social walking group. Ten walkers and two dogs enjoyed a very sociable walk up Brownthwaite with much chat and delicious flapjacks. There are plans to have regular social walks, possibly once a month. Details will be posted on this website. There is also a WhatsApp…

Clearing the path through Ridding Wood of fallen trees

Ridding’s Wood footpath cleared of fallen trees

Ridding’s Wood footpath cleared of fallen trees Three fallen trees have been blocking the popular footpath through Ridding’s Wood for a long time because the landowner had not dealt with them. They have caused distress and inconvenience to walkers because two of the three were more or less impossible to walk around. Two rangers from…

cross country runners

South Lakes cross country trials

South Lakes Cross Country Trials A message from Sedbergh Prep at Casterton. Please be aware that Sedbergh Prep is hosting the South Lakes Cross Country Trials on Wednesday 14th January. Competitors will start arriving from circa 12.30pm. We have staff on duty for car parking and marshalling, but please accept our apologies for any inconvenience…

Road closed sign

Temporary road closure – Gateheads Brow

Temporary road closure A temporary road closure has been put in place to allow Broadband for the Rural North Limited to carry out utility works which are expected to commence 19th January 2026 and anticipated to take 5 days to complete. See location plan The relevant legal notice can be viewed here Location: U5395 Gateheads Brow, High Casterton, from…