Welcome to Ayside

Ayside is a small village located in the South Lakeland district of Cumbria, England. The village is situated on the A590 road, which connects the towns of Barrow-in-Furness and Kendal. Ayside is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including St. Andrew's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

One of the main attractions in Ayside is the nearby Lake Windermere, which is the largest natural lake in England. The lake is a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts, with activities such as sailing, kayaking, and windsurfing available. There are also a number of walking and cycling trails around the lake, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors to Ayside can also explore the nearby towns of Kendal and Ulverston, which offer a range of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions.

Despite its small size, Ayside has a strong sense of community, with a number of local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, which serves traditional Cumbrian food and drink. Ayside is also home to a number of small businesses, including a farm shop and a garden centre. Overall, Ayside is a charming village that offers visitors a taste of rural Cumbria, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration.

Local Schools

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Lindale C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kim Curwen	School Hill Lindale Grange Over Sands Cumbria LA11 6LE 01539533480 School Website
Dean Barwick School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Macfarlane	Witherslack Grange Over Sands Cumbria LA11 6RS 01539552298 School Website
Leven Valley C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Nicol	Backbarrow Ulverston Cumbria LA12 8QF 01539531365 School Website
Oversands School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-19 Head Teacher Mr Joanna Burdon	Witherslack Grange Over Sands Cumbria LA11 6SD 01539552397 School Website
Cartmel C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Battersby	Aynsome Road Cartmel Grange Over Sands Cumbria LA11 6PR 01539536262 School Website
Cartmel Priory C Of E School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Dr Sarah Beestone	Headless Cross Cartmel Grange Over Sands Cumbria LA11 7SA 01539536202 School Website
Fell House School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-12 Head Teacher Mr Rowan Knapton	1 Grange Fell Road Grange-Over-Sands Cumbria Grange-Over-Sands Cumbria LA11 6AS 1539535926 School Website
Grange C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Phillipa Summers	Fell Drive Grange Over Sands Cumbria LA11 7JF 01539532392 School Website
Switched2 Other Independent Special School Ages:9-16 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Coates	Ulpha Farm Meathop Grange-Over-Sands Cumbria LA11 6RG 1539552066 School Website
Allithwaite C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gillian Elliott	Church Road Allithwaite Grange Over Sands Cumbria LA11 7RD 01539532144 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Grange-Over-Sands Station Square, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6EH 3.56 Miles

Cark & Cartmel Station Road, Cark, Cumbria, LA11 7PT 4.89 Miles

Kents Bank Kentsford Road, Kents Bank, Cumbria, LA11 7BG 4.93 Miles

Arnside Station Road, Arnside, Cumbria, LA5 0HQ 5.26 Miles

Silverdale Red Bridge Lane, Silverdale, Lancashire, LA5 0SW 7.47 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Blueworks Private Hire 015395 31995 Foxwood Hill, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8PX 2.44 Miles
Lakes Camper Hire 015395 30763 Devonshire Barn, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8BJ 3.07 Miles
Mark I Cars 01539 266003 15 Fell Cottages, Grange Over Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6AH 3.70 Miles
A Star Taxis 015395 58360 11 Peddar Cottages, Grange Over Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7PJ 4.60 Miles
Arnside Private Hire 01524 761938 109 Silverdale Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0EH 5.34 Miles
Windermere Station Taxis 07971 474725 Langdale Crest, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7JG 5.51 Miles
Brantwood Private Hire 01524 762310 18 Nuns Avenue, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7JX 5.56 Miles
Airports Northwest 015395 67659 Rowsley, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7JQ 5.59 Miles
Bela Cars 015395 64610 9 Shaw Green, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7JB 5.62 Miles
Woodclose Private Hire 015395 63303 Wood Close Haverbrack, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7AJ 6.30 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Haverthwaite Surgery 01539 531619	Haverthwaite Surgery Haverthwaite, Backbarrow Ulverston Cumbria LA12 8QF
Cartmel Surgery 01539 536366	Cartmel Surgery Haggs Lane Cartmel Cumbria LA11 6PH
Cartmel Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	White Gates Haggs Lane Cartmel Grange-Over-Sands Cumbria LA11 6PH
Cartmel Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	White Gates Haggs Lane Cartmel Grange-Over-Sands Cumbria LA11 6PH
Nutwood Medical Practice 01538 715500	The Health Centre Kents Bank Road Grange Over Sands Cumbria LA11 7DJ

Local Stores

Grange Over Sands
Kents Bank Road
Grange-Over-Sands
Cumbria
LA11 7EY
01539 532115
Store Website
3.77 miles

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SPAR Grange Over Sands
Main Street
Grange Over Sands
LA11 6BA
01539536997
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Archway Veterinary Practice (S Cumbria) Ltd
Crag Court Lindale Hill Lindale Grange-Over-Sands Cumbria LA11 6LU 015395 32669 reception@archway-vets.com Website 2.38 miles

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Tynedale Farm Services (Farm Gate Vets)
Unit 1A Crakeside Business Park Greenodd Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7RT 015315 67899 vet@farmgatevets.com Website 4.94 miles

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Bay Vets Ltd
12 The Square Milnthorpe Cumbria LA7 7QJ 01539 562770 info@bayvets.co.uk Website 6.64 miles
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Church Walk Veterinary Centre - Ulverston
St Mary'S Place Church Walk Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7EN 01229 583675 reception@churchwalkvets.co.uk Website 7.21 miles
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Alexander Vets Ulverston
Victoria Road Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0BY 01229 582900 info@alexandervets.co.uk Website 7.44 miles
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Oakhill Veterinary Group
Oakhill Veterinary Centre Lake Road Windermere Cumbria LA23 2EQ 01539 488555 vets@oakhillvetgroup.co.uk Website 8.85 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Gummers How
Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel Lancashire 2.51 miles Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel, Ulverston La12 8Nw

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High Dam
High Dam Is A Picturesque Tarn Close To Finsthwaite And Lakeside At The Southern End Of Windermere. LA12 8BJ 3.09 miles Take The A590 From Newby Bridge, With Signs To Barrow-In-Furness And Ulverston. Take The Bridge Over The River Leven Toward Hawkshead. Head For Finsthwaite Village And The Car Park Located A Little To The North.

Windermere
Windermere Lake Is 10.5 Miles Long, One Mile Wide And 220 Feet Deep, Making It The Largest Natural Lake In England. It Is Surrounded By Mountain Peaks And Villages, Including Bowness-On-Windermere. LA22 0LR 7.87 miles Take The B5285 From Hawkshead To Far Sawrey. Continue On Through Far Sawrey And Follow The Signs To Windermere.

Warton Crag
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Warton Crag, Carnforth, Lancashire. Starting At The Crag, The Walk Heads Up And Around To The Top Of The Crag, Passing The Rocking Stones And Warton Crag Summit And Into The Surrounding Woods. LA5 9RY 8.95 miles From East Lancashire Follow The M6 To Junction 35 Then Follow The A6 To The Traffic Lights In The Centre Of Carnforth. Turn Right And Follow The Road To Reach Warton On The Right. Look For The George Washington Pub To See A Car Park On The Left.

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Hyning Scout Wood
This Is A Small Woodland Area Where You Can Easily Spend A Good Hour Or So Walking Your Dogs. For Some Dogs I Would Recommend Leads Or Longlines As The Forest Is Surrounded By A Busy Road And Farmers' Fields That Sometimes Contain Livestock. There Are Plenty Of Different Routes To Take In This Forest Making For Some Interesting Walks, Although It Can Get Very Muddy In Autumn And Winter! Depending On Which Routes You Take It Can Be Quite Hilly And Treacherous Under Foot So Care Should Be Taken. Hyning Rd Lancashire 9.26 miles

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Coniston (Coppermines Valley)
This Walk, Starting From The Village Of Coniston, Takes You Up Into The Spectacular Coppermines Valley And Takes In The Copper Heart Stone And Working Waterwheel. LA21 8EH 10.26 miles Head Into Coniston On The A593. Once In The Village, Take The B5285 To The Ruskin Avenue Car Park.

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