An 18-minute drive through the Westmorland countryside to Skirsgill Lane, Penrith
Orton is one of those gloriously peaceful Westmorland villages that time seems to have half-forgotten. The village green, the old hall, Kennedy's chocolate shop, the limestone pavements just up the hill — it's a grand spot. But when it comes to getting your hair cut, you're looking at a drive whichever way you go. BB's Barbers on Skirsgill Lane, Penrith sits about 12 miles to the north, and at roughly 18 minutes it's a comfortable run that most Orton residents will find easy enough to slot into their week.
Our shop is a proper two-chair barbershop run by Andrew and Isaac. Between them they've got years of experience covering everything from traditional men's haircuts and classic styles through to the full range of modern work — skinfades, taper fades, mid fades, textured crops, French crops, and detailed beard trimming. They care about doing the job properly, and that shows in the finish. It also shows in our 97 Google reviews at 4.8 stars, which we've earned one customer at a time from villages right across the Eden Valley and beyond.
Living in Orton, you're probably already making the trip to Penrith regularly for shopping, the vet, the bank, or any number of other things. Adding a haircut at BB's barely changes the journey — we're on the southern edge of Penrith on Skirsgill Lane, Penrith, so you don't even need to fight your way into the town centre. Free parking right outside, prices from £10, and the option to book online so your slot is waiting when you walk in. Give us a try — call 01768 866472 or book through Setmore.
From Orton, head north on the B6260 towards the M6. Join the M6 northbound at Junction 39 and come off at Junction 40 (Penrith). Take the A66 briefly east, then the A6 south towards Skirsgill Lane. Turn left onto Skirsgill Lane — the shop is on your right. Alternatively, take the back road through Crosby Ravensworth and Morland to reach the A6 directly. Either way it's about 12 miles and takes roughly 18 minutes. Free parking is right outside the shop. We recommend booking through our Setmore page, though walk-ins are always welcome.
We offer a full range of barbering services on Skirsgill Lane, Penrith. See our detailed pages for haircuts, skinfades and taper fades, and beard trims. Or browse our blog for style tips and advice.