Welcome to Broughton Mills

Broughton Mills is a small village located in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. The village is situated in a picturesque valley surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, traditional architecture, and rich history. Broughton Mills is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the natural beauty of the Lake District and experience the local culture.

The village has a long history dating back to the Roman times. The area was once a thriving center for wool production and the village was home to many skilled weavers. Today, visitors can still see the remnants of the village's industrial past in the form of old mills and factories. Broughton Mills is also home to several historic buildings, including the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

Broughton Mills is a great place to explore the outdoors. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and there are many walking and cycling trails to explore. Visitors can also enjoy fishing in the nearby rivers and lakes or take a boat trip on Coniston Water. The village is also home to several traditional pubs and restaurants where visitors can sample local cuisine and enjoy a pint of ale. Overall, Broughton Mills is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of the Lake District.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 4.3°C

Feels Like: 2.3°C

Wind: 4.9 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Thwaites School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jordan Emms	Hallthwaites Millom Cumbria LA18 5HP 01229772554 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
John Ruskin School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Peter Blackburn	Lake Road Coniston Cumbria LA21 8EW 01539441306 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
Millom School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Savidge	Salthouse Road Millom Cumbria LA18 5AB 01229772300 School Website
St James Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nerissa Nicholas	Lonsdale Road Millom Cumbria LA18 4AS 01229772731 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
Millom Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Deborah Wilson	Lapstone Road Millom Cumbria LA18 4LP 01229772679 School Website
Parkview Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-4 Head Teacher Mrs Rhiannon Hughes	St George's Road Millom Cumbria LA18 4JE 01229772840 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Foxfield Adjacent A595, Foxfield, Cumbria, LA20 6BX 3.19 Miles

Green Road [Un-Named Lane], Near The Green, Cumbria, LA18 5HR 3.44 Miles

Kirkby-In-Furness Marsh Side, Kirkby-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA17 7UB 5.35 Miles

Millom Station Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4AY 7.01 Miles

Silecroft Main Street, Silecroft, Cumbria, LA18 5LP 7.76 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Petes Taxi's 01229 774995 32 Festival Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5AN 7.07 Miles
M And V Cars 01229 773085 96 Albert St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4AD 7.16 Miles
Sals Cars 01229 776367 50 King St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4EF 7.22 Miles
D And G Private Hire 01229 777399 11 Hope St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4JW 7.23 Miles
Sal's Cars 01229 776367 25 Grammers Croft, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5EJ 7.57 Miles
D And B Taxis 01229 586038 The Center Of Ulverston, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7AA 8.66 Miles
Mckenna's Taxis 01229 582180 12 Sunderland Terr, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7JY 8.69 Miles
Go Cabs 01229 582177 4 Ulverston Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0JB 8.82 Miles
A2b Taxis Ltd 01229 587030 43 Devonshire Rd, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9AL 8.83 Miles
Blueworks Private Hire 015395 31995 Foxwood Hill, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8PX 9.02 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Broughton Mills No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Ghyll No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodland No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spires No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:10:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Broughton In Furness P. O. Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Duddon Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ulpha General Store No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wreaks End House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunnerdale Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bank End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ash House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Foxfield Prince Of Wales No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Seathwaite No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lady Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadgate Farm No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Nl Hall & Dr La Wilson	Broughton Surgery C/O The Victory Hall Broughton-In-Furness Cumbria LA20 6HN
The Surgery	Foxfield Road Broughton-In-Furness Cumbria LA20 6EZ
Duddon Valley Medical Practice 01229 889247	Kirkby Surgery Askew Gate Kirkby-In-Furness Cumbria LA17 7TE
Wraysdale House Surgery 01539 441205	Wraysdale House Coniston Cumbria LA21 8ER
Waterloo House Surgery 01229 402800	Millom Community Hospital Lapstone Road Millom Cumbria LA18 4BY

Local Stores

Coniston
Yewdale Road
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8DU
01539 441247
Store Website
6.60 miles

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SPAR Coniston
Hills of Lakeland
Broughton Road
Coniston
LA21 8EN
01539441689
Store Website
6.6 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 2.04 miles
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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 Mainsgate Road Millom Cumbria LA18 4JZ 01229 716230 7.39 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 7.54 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 8.49 miles
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Alexander Vets Ulverston
Victoria Road Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0BY 01229 582900 info@alexandervets.co.uk Website 8.77 miles
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Furness Veterinary Centre
131 Market Street Dalton-In-Furness Cumbria LA15 8RG 01229846782 info@furnessvets.co.uk Website 10.27 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 6.66 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
A Circular Walk Amongst The Trees And Around The Edge Of The Water’S Edge Of The Tarn. LA22 0PP 8.80 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 8.93 miles

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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 9.21 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 10.55 miles Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel, Ulverston La12 8Nw

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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 10.71 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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Weather Forecast

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Temp	0.5°C	0.6°C	0.5°C	0.6°C	1.5°C	2.7°C	3.8°C	5.4°C	5.7°C	3.5°C	3.5°C	1.8°C
Feels Like	-4.7°C	-4.4°C	-4.3°C	-3.9°C	-2.6°C	-1.1°C	0.1°C	2.2°C	2.5°C	0.5°C	1.2°C	-0.3°C

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

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	0.5°C	-0.4°C	-0.7°C	-0.7°C	1.8°C	5.3°C	9°C	11°C	11.2°C	10.2°C	8.7°C	7.1°C
Feels Like	-1.7°C	-2.7°C	-2.9°C	-2.7°C	0.1°C	3.7°C	7.4°C	9.4°C	9.5°C	8.4°C	6.4°C	4.6°C

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

	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	6.3°C	5.9°C	5.7°C	5.6°C	7.6°C	10.3°C	13.1°C	14.1°C	13.9°C	12.8°C	12.3°C	9.5°C
Feels Like	3.4°C	2.8°C	2.5°C	2.4°C	4.6°C	7.8°C	11.3°C	12.6°C	12.4°C	11.2°C	10.6°C	7.1°C

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