Welcome to Blackbeck

Blackbeck is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated near the town of Egremont and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its peaceful atmosphere and friendly community. It is a great place to live if you are looking for a quiet and relaxed lifestyle.

One of the main attractions in Blackbeck is the Blackbeck Inn, a traditional pub that serves delicious food and drinks. The pub is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, and it has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The Blackbeck Inn also hosts live music events and other entertainment throughout the year, making it a great place to socialize and have fun.

Another popular attraction in Blackbeck is the nearby Ennerdale Water, a stunning lake that is surrounded by mountains and forests. The lake is a popular spot for fishing, hiking, and other outdoor activities. It is also home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, red squirrels, and ospreys. If you are looking for a peaceful and scenic place to relax and enjoy nature, Ennerdale Water is definitely worth a visit.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

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Local Schools

School Details
Borrowdale C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Ralf Smits
Stonethwaite
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 5XG
01768777686
School Website
Braithwaite C Of E Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jo Laker
Braithwaite
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 5TD
01768778356
School Website
Keswick School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Simon Jackson
Vicarage Hill
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 5QB
01768772605
School Website
St Herberts C Of E Va Primary And Nursery School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Michael Craig
Trinity Way
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 4HZ
01768773017
School Website
Lorton School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Olivia Harrison
High Lorton
Cockermouth
Cumbria
CA13 9UL
190085919
School Website
Ennerdale And Kinniside C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr David Moore
Ennerdale Bridge
Cleator
Cumbria
CA23 3AR
01946861402
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
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
Kirkland Church Of England Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mr Mark Hazzard
Kirkland
Frizington
Cumbria
CA26 3XU
1946861386
School Website
Grasmere C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Johanna Goode
Stock Lane
Grasmere
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9SJ
01539435313
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sellafield
Station Road, Sellafield, Cumbria, CA20 1RG
11.83 Miles
Drigg
Station Road, Drigg, Cumbria, CA19 1XW
12.09 Miles
Ravenglass For Eskdale
Station Hill, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW
12.41 Miles
Seascale
Gosforth Road, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1QL
12.52 Miles
Braystones
[Pathway, Off Un-Named Lane Between, Braystones, Cumbria, CA21 2YW
13.00 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Davies Taxis
017687 72676
25 Helvellyn St, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4EN
7.75 Miles
Keswick Taxis
017687 75585
Unit 2 High Hill, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5LU
7.77 Miles
Dnk Taxis
017687 74959
25 Coleridge Ct, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5QE
7.80 Miles
Derwent Taxis
017687 75585
2 Forge Close, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4NX
8.44 Miles
Grasmere Taxi Services
015394 35506
2 Benfield, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9RD
9.07 Miles
Sue's Taxi
01946 817047
Brackenridge, Cleator, Cumbria, CA23 3EA
11.10 Miles
Ginger Minicabs
01946 815811
23 Jacktrees Rd, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5BD
11.52 Miles
M And A Private Hire Glenridding
017684 82372
1 The Headlands, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0QA
11.68 Miles
Door 2 Door Taxis
01946 66123
54 Leconfield Street, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5BT
11.72 Miles
Eric's Taxis
07879 118222
Lamplugh Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QN
11.76 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wasdale Head D
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Rosthwaite D
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Stonethwaite (Sdc)
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Grange D
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Little Town D
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Rigg Beck D
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Manesty D
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Stair D
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Swinside D
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Kirkstile D
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Corn How D
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Castlehead Medical Centre
01768 772025
Castlehead Medical Centre
Ambleside Road
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 4DB
Grasmere Surgery
015394 32693
1 Field Foot
Grasmere
Cumbria
LA22 9TB
Griffin Close
Griffin Close Medical Centre
Griffin Close
Frizington
Cumbria
CA26 3SH
Wraysdale House Surgery
01539 441205
Wraysdale House
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8ER
Cleator Moor Surgery
Birks Road
Cleator Moor
Cumbria
CA25 5HP
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Local Stores

Keswick
Main Street
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 5EF
01768 772688
Store Website
7.79 miles
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SPAR Shorley Lane
Shorley Lane
Keswick
CA12 4HN
01768 774870
Store Website
7.8 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Millcroft Veterinary Surgery
Southey Industrial Estate
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 5NR
01768 772590
vets@millcroftvets.co.uk
Website
7.90 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
66A Main Street
Egremont
Cumbria
CA22 2DB
01946 820513
vets@millcroftvets.co.uk
Website
11.95 miles
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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
55 Main Street
Egremont
Cumbria
CA22 2DB
01946 820312
westlakelandvets@gmail.com
Website
11.95 miles
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Oakhill Veterinary Group
1 Church Street
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 0BU
01539 432631
12.04 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Wakefield Road
Cockermouth
Cumbria
CA13 0HR
01900 826666
vets@millcroftvets.co.uk
Website
12.42 miles
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Galemire Vets Limited
Galemire
Cleator Moor
Cumbria
CA25 5QX
01946 810295
vets@galemirevets.co.uk
Website
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Local Dog Walks

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
2.82 miles

From Keswick, Take The Honister Pass (B5289) Signposted To Buttermere.
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
6.95 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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Noble Knott
A Short, Circular Forest Walk With Plenty Of Woodland And Streams To Enjoy.
CA12 5TW
7.27 miles

From Keswick, Take The A66 Toward Cockermouth. Follow Signs For Braithwaite On The B5292/Whinlatter Pass. Head Through Braithwaite And On To Noble Knott Car Park On Your Left (Identified By A Green Signpost On The Road), Just Following A Lay-By To Your Right.
Castlerigg Stone Circle
Castlerigg Stone Circle Stands On A Natural Plateau Providing An Excellent Panoramic View Across The Surrounding Fells. It Is Composed Of 38 Free Standing Stones, With Some Being Up To 3 Metres High. It Is One Of Britain’S Earliest Stone Circles Dating Back Between 4,000 - 5,000 Years.
CA12 5DN
7.62 miles

Keswick Is Located In The North Of The Lake District National Park And Is Well-Signposted.
Easedale Tarn
Easedale Tarn Is A Tarn In The Centre Of The Lake District, About Two Miles West Of The Village Of Grasmere. On This Walk, You Will Experience Stunning Scenery. The Walk Consists Of A Gradual Hill For Some Of It, But Has Rewarding Views On A Clear Day.
LA22 9TA
9.01 miles

From Ambleside, Take The A591 Towards Keswick And Follow The Signs For Grasmere. Turn Onto The B5287. There Is A Car Park Down A Left Turn (Signposted) Called Broadgate Meadow.
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Latrigg
A Circular Walk On One Of The Lowest Fells In The Lake District. This Walk Provides Outstanding Views Over Keswick And The Surrounding Area, Including Derwent Water And Bassenthwaite Lake.
CA12 4PH
9.06 miles

From Keswick, Take The A591 To Carlisle. After The First Roundabout, Take The First Right Turn To Skiddaw. The Car Park Is At The End Of The Narrow Road.
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