Welcome to Croftlands

Croftlands is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. The village is situated in the southern part of the county and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to a small community of people who are proud of their heritage and the natural beauty of the area. Croftlands is a peaceful and tranquil place to live, with a strong sense of community spirit.

The village of Croftlands has a rich history, dating back to the 12th century. The village was originally a farming community, with many of the buildings in the village dating back to this time. Today, the village is still home to many farms, and agriculture remains an important part of the local economy. The village is also home to a number of small businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village shop.

Croftlands is surrounded by stunning countryside, with rolling hills and beautiful views in every direction. The village is located close to the Lake District National Park, which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK. The park is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the country, with stunning lakes, mountains, and forests to explore. Croftlands is the perfect base for anyone looking to explore the Lake District, with easy access to all the major attractions in the area.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Ulverston Victoria High School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Hardwick	Springfield Road Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0EB 01229483900 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
Sir John Barrow School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Helen Pearson	Argyle Street Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0BD 01229483960 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
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
Pennington C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Storey	Pennington Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0RR 01229587253 School Website
Low Furness C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Little	Church Road Great Urswick Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0TA 01229588708 School Website
Lindal And Marton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Doran	Pit Lane Lindal Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0NB 1229462710 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ulverston Station Approach, Off Princes Stree, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0DP 0.64 Miles

Dalton Station Approach, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8QA 3.93 Miles

Askam Duddon Road, Askam-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7EN 4.49 Miles

Cark & Cartmel Station Road, Cark, Cumbria, LA11 7PT 4.87 Miles

Kirkby-In-Furness Marsh Side, Kirkby-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA17 7UB 5.01 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ulverston Airport Services Ltd 01229 583106 22 Oakwood Drive, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9HH 0.11 Miles
Priory Taxis 01229 587606 Cemetery Lodge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9HN 0.24 Miles
Pauls Taxis 01229 586669 22 Hallfield, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9TA 0.28 Miles
I C Taxis 01229 582765 1 Bigland Dr, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9NU 0.34 Miles
D And B Taxis 01229 586038 The Center Of Ulverston, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7AA 0.84 Miles
A2b Taxis Ltd 01229 587030 43 Devonshire Rd, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9AL 0.87 Miles
Mckenna's Taxis 01229 582180 12 Sunderland Terr, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7JY 0.97 Miles
Go Cabs 01229 582177 4 Ulverston Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0JB 1.02 Miles
D And B Taxis 01229 464279 49 Queen Street, Dalton In Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8EH 3.82 Miles
Dalton Airport Services Ltd 01229 466743 Chapel Street, Dalton In Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8SL 3.88 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Croftlands Park Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rowan Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mountbarrow Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Urswick Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Springfield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dragley Beck Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Priory Road Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
The Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lightburn Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rydal Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Watery Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Princes Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lightburn Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ulverston Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Fell Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
Ulverston Community Health Centre 01229 484100	Ulverston Comm.Health Ctr Stanley Street Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7BT

Local Stores

Ulverston - Priory Road
Priory Road
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 9HR
01229 581912
Store Website
0.33 miles

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SPAR Ulverston
68 Mountbarrow Road
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 9NR
01229584134
Store Website
0.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Alexander Vets Ulverston
Victoria Road Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0BY 01229 582900 info@alexandervets.co.uk Website 0.74 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 1.10 miles
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Furness Veterinary Centre
131 Market Street Dalton-In-Furness Cumbria LA15 8RG 01229846782 info@furnessvets.co.uk Website 3.92 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 3.96 miles

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Grove Veterinary Centre
231-239 Rawlinson Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 1DW 01229 820402 admin@grovevets.com Website 7.08 miles
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Only open after 1800 for prebooked appointments
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Only open after 1800 for prebooked appointments. Cat only 9-10am.
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Only open after 1800 for prebooked appointments
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Cat only clinic by appointment Friday afternoons.
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Church Walk Veterinary Centre - Barrow-In-Furness
30/32 Crellin Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 1DU 01229 829863 Website 7.16 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 8.48 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 9.20 miles Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel, Ulverston La12 8Nw

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Sandylands Promenade And Beach
8 Whinnysty Ln Heysham Morecambe LA3 1PB 12.01 miles Sandylands, Morecambe And Heysham

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Warton Crag
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Warton Crag, Carnforth, Lancashire. Starting At The Crag, The Walk Heads Up And Around To The Top Of The Crag, Passing The Rocking Stones And Warton Crag Summit And Into The Surrounding Woods. LA5 9RY 12.54 miles From East Lancashire Follow The M6 To Junction 35 Then Follow The A6 To The Traffic Lights In The Centre Of Carnforth. Turn Right And Follow The Road To Reach Warton On The Right. Look For The George Washington Pub To See A Car Park On The Left.

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

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Bolton Le Sands
You Can Follow The Path Or Venture Across The Marsh To The Beach. There Are Well Trodden Paths Out To The Beach At Low Tide As Well. It Has Views Across The Bay And The Peninsula. The Bay View Garden Centre Cafe (The Potting Shed) Has A Dog Friendly Section Undercover And The Garden Centre Is Dog Friendly With A Small Seating Area At The Back. 49-53 Mill Ln Bolton-Le-Sands Carnforth LA5 8EU 13.16 miles Past Hest Bank And Into Bolton -Le-Sands, Follow The Signs To Bay View Garden Centre. If You Continue Down The Road You Will Come To A Small Parking Area Across From This Horse Pastures.

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