Welcome to Crosthwaite

Crosthwaite is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated in the Lake District National Park, which is known for its stunning natural beauty and picturesque landscapes. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green forests, and sparkling lakes, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Crosthwaite is a historic village that dates back to the medieval period. It is home to several ancient buildings and landmarks, including the St. Mary's Church, which was built in the 12th century. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate carvings, and it is a popular destination for tourists and pilgrims alike. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, where visitors can sample local cuisine and enjoy a pint of ale.

Crosthwaite is a peaceful and tranquil village that offers a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. It is a place where visitors can relax, unwind, and enjoy the simple pleasures of nature. Whether you are looking for a quiet retreat or an active holiday, Crosthwaite has something to offer everyone. So why not plan a visit to this charming village and experience the beauty and tranquility of Cumbria for yourself?

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 13.1°C

Feels Like: 12.5°C

Wind: 5.6 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
Crosthwaite C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Jessop	Crosthwaite Kendal Cumbria LA8 8HT 01539568471 School Website
Oversands School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-19 Head Teacher Mr Joanna Burdon	Witherslack Grange Over Sands Cumbria LA11 6SD 01539552397 School Website
Cambian Whinfell School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Patricia Sandham	110 Windermere Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 5EZ 1539723322 School Website
Vicarage Park C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Katie Green	Vicarage Drive Kendal Cumbria LA9 5BP 01539735442 School Website
Kendal Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-4 Head Teacher Ms Alyssa Dobbs	Brantfield Queens Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 4PH 01539730800 School Website
Ghyllside Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Huw Davies	Gillinggate Kendal Cumbria LA9 4JB 01539814930 School Website
Levens C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Jane Farraday	Church Road Levens Levens Kendal Cumbria LA8 8PU 01539560694 School Website
Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Tansey	Hawesmead Avenue Kendal Cumbria LA9 5HB 1539723363 School Website
Kendal College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Graham Wilkinson	Milnthorpe Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 5AY 1539814700
South Lakes Academy Other Independent Special School Ages:11-25 Head Teacher Mrs Tunde Christie	Riverside Centre Yard 39 Highgate Kendal Cumbria LA9 4ED 1539721487 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Staveley Station Road, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9NG 4.35 Miles

Burneside Station Road, Burneside, Cumbria, LA9 6RD 4.49 Miles

Kendal Station Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BT 4.76 Miles

Windermere Station Precinct, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH 4.93 Miles

Oxenholme Lake District Oxenholme Road, Oxenholme, Cumbria, LA9 7HF 5.41 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Lakeland Chauffeurs 07786 631456 Hay Loft Barn, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3NW 2.38 Miles
Ashley Vinall Taxis 015394 88577 12 Helm Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AY 4.28 Miles
Lakes Taxis 015394 44055 1 A Belsfield Terrace, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3EQ 4.30 Miles
Crown Taxis 01539 732181 42 Kirkbarrow, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5DE 4.37 Miles
Heath's Taxis 015394 48946 North Terrace, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AU 4.38 Miles
Ace Taxis 01539 733430 38 Milnthorpe Rd, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AU 4.43 Miles
Pegasus Taxis And Travel 015394 48899 Flat 1, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AS 4.47 Miles
K Cars 01539 731000 Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4RA 4.47 Miles
Lady Cab 01539 735086 49 Sparrowmire La, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5PU 4.47 Miles
G And A Taxis 01539 728259 2 Applerigg, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6EA 4.55 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Crossthwaite House Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crossthwaite Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Underbarrow Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Orphan Cragg Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Greenriggs Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dawson Fold Farm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bowland Bridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bryan House D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winster Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Warriner Yeat Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crook Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Danes Court Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Captain French Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The Gillinggate Centre Gillinggate Kendal LA9 4JE
Captain French Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	The Gillinggate Centre Gillinggate Kendal LA9 4JE
Captain French Surgery 01539 720241	The Gillinggate Centre Gillinggate Kendal Cumbria LA9 4JE
Dr Burns P & Partners	Staveley Surgery 9 Crook Road Staveley Kendal Cumbria LA8 9NG
Windermere Health Centre 01539 445159	Windermere Health Centre Goodley Dale Windermere Cumbria LA23 2EG

Local Stores

Bowness
Lake Road
Bowness-On-Windermere
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 3BT
01539 444105
shop.8045@coop.co.uk
Store Website
4.38 miles

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SPAR-Patinum Retail-Prizet South
A591
Helsington
Kendal
LA8 8AA
Store Website
4.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Highgate Veterinary Clinic
173 Highgate Kendal Cumbria LA9 4EN 01539 721344 enquiries@highgate-vets.co.uk Website 4.41 miles
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Westmorland Veterinary Group
Riverside Business Park Natland Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 7SX 01539 722692 office@westmorland-vets.co.uk Website 4.55 miles
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Oakhill Veterinary Group
Oakhill Veterinary Centre Lake Road Windermere Cumbria LA23 2EQ 01539 488555 vets@oakhillvetgroup.co.uk Website 4.58 miles
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Highgate Vets At Beezon Road
Unit 1 Beezon Road Trading Estate Beezon Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 6BW 01539 887988 enquiries@highgate-vets.co.uk Website 4.69 miles
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Companion Care (Kendal) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 4, South Lakeland Retail Park Kingston Lisle Kendal Cumbria LA9 6DU 01539742910 kendal@vets4pets.com 5.24 miles

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Yan Farm Health Ltd
The Workshop Bleaze Farm Old Hutton Kendal Cumbria LA8 0LU 01539 327000 office@yanfarmhealth.co.uk Website 6.58 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Gummers How
Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel Lancashire 4.13 miles Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel, Ulverston La12 8Nw

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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 4.71 miles Take The B5285 From Hawkshead To Far Sawrey. Continue On Through Far Sawrey And Follow The Signs To Windermere.

High Dam
High Dam Is A Picturesque Tarn Close To Finsthwaite And Lakeside At The Southern End Of Windermere. LA12 8BJ 5.23 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.

Tarn Hows
A Circular Walk Amongst The Trees And Around The Edge Of The Water’S Edge Of The Tarn. LA22 0PP 8.35 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 8.92 miles

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Skelghyll Woods
A Walk Through Woodlands, With Views Over Lake Windermere. LA22 0DH 8.92 miles From Ambleside, Take The A591 Towards Windermere. Turn Into The Car Park On The Edge Of Ambleside, On The Left Next To The Fisherbeck Hotel.

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	17.6°C	16°C	14.7°C	14°C	14.8°C	15.9°C	16.9°C	17.7°C	19.5°C	19.9°C	18.3°C	17.2°C
Feels Like	17.6°C	16°C	14.6°C	13.7°C	14.8°C	15.9°C	16.9°C	17.7°C	19.5°C	19.9°C	18.3°C	17.2°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

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Temp	17°C	16.9°C	16.9°C	16.9°C	18.3°C	20.4°C	22.9°C	24.2°C	24.5°C	24°C	22.9°C	19.8°C
Feels Like	17°C	16.9°C	16.9°C	16.9°C	18.3°C	20.4°C	24.1°C	25.6°C	25.9°C	25.6°C	25°C	19.8°C

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Temp	20°C	19.2°C	18.4°C	18°C	20.6°C	23.4°C	25.4°C	26.5°C	26.6°C	26.1°C	24.8°C	22.5°C
Feels Like	20°C	19.2°C	18.4°C	18°C	20.6°C	25.1°C	27.1°C	28.2°C	28.3°C	27.8°C	26.6°C	24.1°C

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