Welcome to Bandrake Head

Bandrake Head is a small hamlet located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated in the northern part of the county, near the border with Scotland. The hamlet is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields. It is a peaceful and quiet place, perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

The hamlet of Bandrake Head is home to a small community of people who are proud of their heritage and their way of life. They are friendly and welcoming to visitors, and are always happy to share their knowledge of the local area. The hamlet has a rich history, with many old buildings and landmarks that tell the story of its past. Visitors can explore the local church, which dates back to the 12th century, or take a walk along the nearby river, which is home to a variety of wildlife.

Bandrake Head is a great place to visit for those who love the outdoors. The surrounding countryside is perfect for hiking, cycling, and horse riding, with many trails and paths to explore. There are also several nearby lakes and rivers that are popular for fishing and boating. For those who prefer a more relaxed pace, there are plenty of local pubs and restaurants where visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink while taking in the beautiful scenery. Overall, Bandrake Head is a hidden gem in the heart of Cumbria, and is well worth a visit for anyone who loves nature, history, and a peaceful way of life.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 17.1°C

Feels Like: 17.1°C

Wind: 2.5 MPH

Wind Dir: ENE

Local Schools

School	Details
Penny Bridge C Of E School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Graham Carrick	Greenodd Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7RQ 01229861307 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
Church Walk C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Davies	Church Walk Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7EN 01229587258 School Website
Burlington C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Powell	School Road Kirkby In Furness Cumbria LA17 7UH 01229889210 School Website
Sir John Barrow School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Helen Pearson	Argyle Street Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0BD 01229483960 School Website
Broughton C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anthony Costa	Kepplewray Broughton In Furness Cumbria LA20 6BJ 01229716206 School Website
Sandside Lodge School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Grice	Sandside Road Ulverston Cumbria LA12 9EF 01229588825 School Website
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulvertson Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Byrne	Springfield Road Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0EA 1229583449 School Website
Ulverston Victoria High School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Hardwick	Springfield Road Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0EB 01229483900 School Website
Croftlands Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Procter	Oakwood Drive Ulverston Cumbria LA12 9JU 01229586565 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ulverston Station Approach, Off Princes Stree, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0DP 5.86 Miles

Kirkby-In-Furness Marsh Side, Kirkby-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA17 7UB 5.98 Miles

Foxfield Adjacent A595, Foxfield, Cumbria, LA20 6BX 6.18 Miles

Green Road [Un-Named Lane], Near The Green, Cumbria, LA18 5HR 7.27 Miles

Cark & Cartmel Station Road, Cark, Cumbria, LA11 7PT 7.56 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Blueworks Private Hire 015395 31995 Foxwood Hill, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8PX 3.23 Miles
Lakes Camper Hire 015395 30763 Devonshire Barn, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8BJ 3.70 Miles
Mckenna's Taxis 01229 582180 12 Sunderland Terr, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7JY 5.41 Miles
A2b Taxis Ltd 01229 587030 43 Devonshire Rd, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9AL 5.52 Miles
D And B Taxis 01229 586038 The Center Of Ulverston, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7AA 5.60 Miles
Priory Taxis 01229 587606 Cemetery Lodge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9HN 6.21 Miles
Ulverston Airport Services Ltd 01229 583106 22 Oakwood Drive, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9HH 6.29 Miles
Pauls Taxis 01229 586669 22 Hallfield, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9TA 6.30 Miles
Go Cabs 01229 582177 4 Ulverston Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0JB 6.40 Miles
I C Taxis 01229 582765 1 Bigland Dr, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9NU 6.71 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Brandrake Head Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oxen Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Low Nibthwaite Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Blawith Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fell View Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tottlebank Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bouth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Underfield Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Water Yeat Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodgate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Haverthwaite Branch Surgery	Greenodd Village Hall Greenodd Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7QZ
Haverthwaite Surgery 01539 531619	Haverthwaite Surgery Haverthwaite, Backbarrow Ulverston Cumbria LA12 8QF
Ulverston Health Centre (Murray) 01229 484141	Ulverston Comm.Health Ctr Stanley Street Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7BT
Ulverston Community Health Centre 01229 484100	Ulverston Comm.Health Ctr Stanley Street Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7BT
Minor Surgery Service 01229 484040	Ulverston Comm.Health Ctr Stanley Street Ulverston LA12 7BT

Local Stores

Market Street
Market Street
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7LR
01229 582543
Store Website
5.49 miles

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SPAR Ulverston
Oubas Hill
Ulverston
LA12 7LA
01229585030
Store Website
5.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Tynedale Farm Services (Farm Gate Vets)
Unit 1A Crakeside Business Park Greenodd Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7RT 015315 67899 vet@farmgatevets.com Website 2.68 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 5.31 miles
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Alexander Vets Ulverston
Victoria Road Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0BY 01229 582900 info@alexandervets.co.uk Website 5.68 miles
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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
East View Church Street Broughton-In-Furness Cumbria LA20 6HJ 01229 716230 brownemckinney@aol.com 6.06 miles
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Archway Veterinary Practice (S Cumbria) Ltd
Crag Court Lindale Hill Lindale Grange-Over-Sands Cumbria LA11 6LU 015395 32669 reception@archway-vets.com Website 7.80 miles

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Oakhill Veterinary Group
Oakhill Veterinary Centre Lake Road Windermere Cumbria LA23 2EQ 01539 488555 vets@oakhillvetgroup.co.uk Website 9.22 miles
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Local Dog Walks

High Dam
High Dam Is A Picturesque Tarn Close To Finsthwaite And Lakeside At The Southern End Of Windermere. LA12 8BJ 3.77 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.

Gummers How
Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel Lancashire 5.08 miles Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel, Ulverston La12 8Nw

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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 6.58 miles Head Into Coniston On The A593. Once In The Village, Take The B5285 To The Ruskin Avenue Car Park.

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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 7.61 miles Take The B5285 From Hawkshead To Far Sawrey. Continue On Through Far Sawrey And Follow The Signs To Windermere.

Tarn Hows
A Circular Walk Amongst The Trees And Around The Edge Of The Water’S Edge Of The Tarn. LA22 0PP 7.75 miles From Ambleside, Take The B5286 To Hawkshead, Following The Signs To Hawkshead Hill, The Signs For Tarn Hows.

Tarn Hows
Unnamed Road Ambleside Lancashire LA22 0PP 8.25 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Fog	Fog	Fog	Mist	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	23.1°C	21.6°C	20.6°C	20.3°C	22.1°C	27°C	28.7°C	29.1°C	28.8°C	28.1°C	25.8°C	23.4°C
Feels Like	25.7°C	21.6°C	20.6°C	20.3°C	24°C	31.1°C	32.3°C	32.3°C	31.8°C	31.1°C	28.4°C	25.9°C

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Temp	22.1°C	21.8°C	21.8°C	21.8°C	23°C	25.2°C	27.7°C	28.9°C	29.1°C	28.6°C	27.1°C	23°C
Feels Like	24.8°C	21.8°C	21.8°C	21.8°C	25.5°C	27.7°C	30.5°C	31.8°C	31.9°C	31.2°C	29.4°C	24.1°C

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Temp	23.5°C	22.9°C	22.3°C	22°C	24.9°C	28.4°C	31.2°C	32.5°C	32.4°C	31.6°C	29.2°C	26.4°C
Feels Like	25.2°C	25°C	24.7°C	22°C	27.8°C	31.5°C	34.7°C	36.3°C	36.7°C	36.3°C	32.8°C	28.8°C

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