Welcome to Broughton Beck

Broughton Beck is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. The village is situated in the southern part of the Lake District National Park, which is known for its stunning natural beauty and picturesque landscapes. Broughton Beck is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green forests, and crystal-clear streams, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The village has a rich history that dates back to the Roman era. The area was once a thriving mining community, and evidence of this can still be seen in the form of old mine shafts and abandoned buildings. Today, Broughton Beck is a peaceful and tranquil village that offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the simple pleasures of rural living.

Despite its small size, Broughton Beck has a strong sense of community, and residents take great pride in their village. The village has a local pub, a village hall, and a small primary school, which serves the surrounding area. Visitors to Broughton Beck can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and fishing, or simply relax and soak up the stunning scenery. With its rich history, natural beauty, and strong sense of community, Broughton Beck is a hidden gem that is well worth a visit.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 16.2°C

Feels Like: 16.2°C

Wind: 4.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

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
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
Sir John Barrow School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Helen Pearson	Argyle Street Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0BD 01229483960 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
Sandside Lodge School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Grice	Sandside Road Ulverston Cumbria LA12 9EF 01229588825 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
Pennington C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Storey	Pennington Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0RR 01229587253 School Website
Croftlands Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Procter	Oakwood Drive Ulverston Cumbria LA12 9JU 01229586565 School Website
Croftlands Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Cathy Styles	Oakwood Drive Ulverston Cumbria LA12 9JU 01229585211 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ulverston Station Approach, Off Princes Stree, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0DP 2.69 Miles

Kirkby-In-Furness Marsh Side, Kirkby-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA17 7UB 3.65 Miles

Askam Duddon Road, Askam-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7EN 5.06 Miles

Foxfield Adjacent A595, Foxfield, Cumbria, LA20 6BX 5.12 Miles

Dalton Station Approach, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8QA 6.13 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mckenna's Taxis 01229 582180 12 Sunderland Terr, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7JY 2.37 Miles
D And B Taxis 01229 586038 The Center Of Ulverston, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7AA 2.46 Miles
A2b Taxis Ltd 01229 587030 43 Devonshire Rd, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9AL 2.50 Miles
Go Cabs 01229 582177 4 Ulverston Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0JB 3.11 Miles
Pauls Taxis 01229 586669 22 Hallfield, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9TA 3.14 Miles
Priory Taxis 01229 587606 Cemetery Lodge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9HN 3.17 Miles
Ulverston Airport Services Ltd 01229 583106 22 Oakwood Drive, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9HH 3.22 Miles
I C Taxis 01229 582765 1 Bigland Dr, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9NU 3.58 Miles
Blueworks Private Hire 015395 31995 Foxwood Hill, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8PX 4.77 Miles
A Star Taxis 015395 58360 11 Peddar Cottages, Grange Over Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7PJ 5.69 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Broughton Beck Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Arrad Foot Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Penny Bridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gawthwaite Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Greenodd Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Town Bank 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
Belmont Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lowick Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sparksbridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanley Street 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
Hart Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Canal Head Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Place 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
Ulverston Community Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Ulverston Community Health Centre Stanley Street Ulverston LA12 7BT
Ulverston Community Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Ulverston Community Health Centre Stanley Street Ulverston LA12 7BT
Minor Surgery Service 01229 484040	Ulverston Comm.Health Ctr Stanley Street Ulverston LA12 7BT
Ulverston Health Centre (Murray) 01229 484141	Ulverston Comm.Health Ctr Stanley Street Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7BT

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Ulverston
Oubas Hill
Ulverston
LA12 7LA
01229585030
Store Website
2.2 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 1.89 miles

Animals Treated
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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 2.20 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Alexander Vets Ulverston
Victoria Road Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0BY 01229 582900 info@alexandervets.co.uk Website 2.56 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
East View Church Street Broughton-In-Furness Cumbria LA20 6HJ 01229 716230 brownemckinney@aol.com 5.66 miles
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Animals Treated
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Furness Veterinary Centre
131 Market Street Dalton-In-Furness Cumbria LA15 8RG 01229846782 info@furnessvets.co.uk Website 6.00 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 Mainsgate Road Millom Cumbria LA18 4JZ 01229 716230 6.99 miles
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Animals Treated
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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 6.31 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 7.37 miles Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel, Ulverston La12 8Nw

Location what3words rated.soup.looms

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

Location what3words sour.notices.commenced

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 10.86 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 11.00 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 11.47 miles

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Weather Forecast

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Temp	22.6°C	21.8°C	20.5°C	20.1°C	21.5°C	24.2°C	26.7°C	28.6°C	29.3°C	29.2°C	27°C	25.6°C
Feels Like	25°C	21.8°C	20.5°C	20.1°C	21.5°C	26.1°C	28.9°C	31.4°C	32.6°C	32.7°C	29.8°C	28.2°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	24.2°C	23.5°C	23.3°C	23.4°C	25.6°C	27.8°C	29.2°C	30.3°C	30.4°C	29.4°C	27.2°C	24.2°C
Feels Like	26.6°C	25.8°C	25.6°C	25.5°C	28.4°C	31.5°C	34°C	36.1°C	36.1°C	34.2°C	30.9°C	27.1°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Cloudy	Fog	Fog	Fog	Fog	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Light rain shower	Light rain shower	Cloudy	Clear
Temp	23.7°C	23.4°C	23.2°C	23.1°C	24.4°C	25.8°C	26.9°C	26.7°C	26°C	25.2°C	24°C	23.9°C
Feels Like	26.3°C	25.9°C	25.7°C	25.6°C	27.1°C	28.8°C	30.1°C	29.8°C	28.9°C	28°C	26.5°C	26.5°C

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