Welcome to Beckfoot

Beckfoot Cumbria is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated on the coast of the Irish Sea and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its stunning views of the sea and the nearby hills, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. In the Middle Ages, Beckfoot was an important trading center, with ships from all over Europe docking at its port. Today, the village is a quiet and peaceful place, with a small population of around 200 people. It is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

Despite its small size, Beckfoot has a strong sense of community. The village has a primary school, a church, and a pub, which serves as a meeting place for locals and visitors alike. There are also several small businesses in the village, including a post office and a convenience store. Beckfoot is a friendly and welcoming place, where visitors are always made to feel at home.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
St Begas C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Elizabeth Stellmacher
Longrigg Lane
Eskdale
Holmrook
Cumbria
CA19 1TW
01946723259
School Website
Waberthwaite C Of E School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sandra Cummings
Waberthwaite
Millom
Cumbria
LA19 5YJ
01229717664
School Website
Gosforth C Of E School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Leanne Long
Wasdale Road
Gosforth
Seascale
Cumbria
CA20 1AZ
01946725244
School Website
Seascale Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Avril Spencer
Crofthead Road
Seascale
Cumbria
CA20 1LZ
01946728403
School Website
Captain Shaws C Of E School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Terentius Jackson
Main Street
Bootle
Millom
Cumbria
LA19 5TG
01229718279
School Website
John Ruskin School
Community School
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Peter Blackburn
Lake Road
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8EW
01539441306
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
Coniston C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Danielle Fitzsimons
Shepherd's Bridge
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8AL
01539441302
School Website
Thwaites School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jordan Emms
Hallthwaites
Millom
Cumbria
LA18 5HP
01229772554
School Website
Langdale C Of E School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rachel Underwood
Chapel Stile
Great Langdale
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9JE
01539437204
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ravenglass For Eskdale
Station Hill, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW
5.72 Miles
Drigg
Station Road, Drigg, Cumbria, CA19 1XW
6.57 Miles
Seascale
Gosforth Road, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1QL
8.29 Miles
Bootle
Church Lane, Bootle, Cumbria, LA19 5TA
8.35 Miles
Sellafield
Station Road, Sellafield, Cumbria, CA20 1RG
8.51 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Hawkshead Private Hire Taxi
015394 36946
Main Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NT
11.50 Miles
Grasmere Taxi Services
015394 35506
2 Benfield, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9RD
11.66 Miles
Merrett's Taxis
01946 815555
27 Market Pl, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2AG
11.71 Miles
Sterling Cabs
01946 823000
63 Main St, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DB
11.78 Miles
Downton Travel Ltd
01946 820137
33 Ashley Way Queensgate, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2JT
11.92 Miles
Petes Taxi's
01229 774995
32 Festival Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5AN
12.41 Miles
Sue's Taxi
01946 817047
Brackenridge, Cleator, Cumbria, CA23 3EA
12.41 Miles
M And V Cars
01229 773085
96 Albert St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4AD
12.66 Miles
Sal's Cars
01229 776367
25 Grammers Croft, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5EJ
12.78 Miles
Sals Cars
01229 776367
50 King St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4EF
12.79 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Wasdale Green D
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Dunnerdale Bridge
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Seathwaite
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Ulpha General Store
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Seascale Health Centre
01946 728101
Seascale Health Centre
Gosforth Road
Seascale
Cumbria
CA20 1PN
Wraysdale House Surgery
01539 441205
Wraysdale House
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8ER
Dr Nl Hall & Dr La Wilson
Broughton Surgery
C/O The Victory Hall
Broughton-In-Furness
Cumbria
LA20 6HN
Dr B Walker Chapel Lane
01229 718711
Bootle Surgery
Chapel Lane
Bootle
Cumbria
LA19 5UE
The Surgery
Foxfield Road
Broughton-In-Furness
Cumbria
LA20 6EZ
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Local Stores

Seascale - Gosforth Road
Gosforth Road
Seascale
Cumbria
CA20 1PR
01946 729142
Store Website
8.04 miles
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SPAR Holmrook
Esso Service Station
A595 Holmrook
Holmrook
CA19 1YG
01946724247
Store Website
5.4 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
East View
Church Street
Broughton-In-Furness
Cumbria
LA20 6HJ
01229 716230
brownemckinney@aol.com
8.46 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
66A Main Street
Egremont
Cumbria
CA22 2DB
01946 820513
vets@millcroftvets.co.uk
Website
11.75 miles
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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
55 Main Street
Egremont
Cumbria
CA22 2DB
01946 820312
westlakelandvets@gmail.com
Website
11.75 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 Mainsgate Road
Millom
Cumbria
LA18 4JZ
01229 716230
12.90 miles
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Disabled public access

Client car park

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Oakhill Veterinary Group
1 Church Street
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 0BU
01539 432631
13.12 miles
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Galemire Vets Limited
Galemire
Cleator Moor
Cumbria
CA25 5QX
01946 810295
vets@galemirevets.co.uk
Website
13.86 miles
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Open at weekends

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Client car park

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Local Dog Walks

Great Langdale Valley
A Circular Walk Taking In Part Of The Cumbria Way Towards Chapel Stile And Back Along The Centre Of The Valley With Stunning Scenery Of The Langdale Pikes.
LA22 9JU
8.54 miles

From Ambleside, Follow Signs For Coniston On The A593. Continue On The B5343 Following Signs For Great Langdale. Pass Through Chapel Stile And Continue On The Road For 3-4 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
8.62 miles

Head Into Coniston On The A593. Once In The Village, Take The B5285 To The Ruskin Avenue Car Park.
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Tarn Hows
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Ambleside
Lancashire
LA22 0PP
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Buttermere
A Dog Friendly Circular Walk Around Buttermere, In The Lake District. Follow The Perimeter Of The Lake, Passing By Some Woodland And Farmland.
CA13 9XA
10.11 miles

From Keswick, Take The Honister Pass (B5289) Signposted To Buttermere.
Elterwater
Elterwater Is A Lovely, Small Village With Fantastic Scenery. This Walk Partly Runs Alongside The River Brathay And Is Surrounded By Woodland And Views Of The Hills As You Reach The Top Of The Valley.
LA22 9HU
10.21 miles

From Ambleside, Take The A593 To Clappersgate And Then Follow The Signs For Elterwater On The B5343. Once You Reach The Village, Turn Left Just Before The Britannia Inn And Reach The National Trust Car Park.
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Tarn Hows
A Circular Walk Amongst The Trees And Around The Edge Of The Water’S Edge Of The Tarn.
LA22 0PP
10.41 miles

From Ambleside, Take The B5286 To Hawkshead, Following The Signs To Hawkshead Hill, The Signs For Tarn Hows.
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