Welcome to Dacre Beck

Dacre Beck is a small river that flows through the county of Cumbria in the north-west of England. It is a tributary of the River Eamont and is approximately 10 miles long. The river rises in the hills above the village of Dacre and flows through a number of small villages and hamlets before joining the River Eamont near the town of Penrith.

The river is popular with anglers and is known for its brown trout and grayling. It is also home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and herons. The surrounding countryside is picturesque and offers a range of walking and cycling routes for visitors to enjoy. The river is also a popular spot for picnics and family outings.

Despite its small size, Dacre Beck has played an important role in the history of the area. It was once used to power a number of mills and factories, including a cotton mill and a paper mill. Today, the river is a peaceful and tranquil spot, offering visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life and enjoy the natural beauty of the Cumbrian countryside.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Penruddock Primary School
Foundation School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Hazel Johnson
Penruddock
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 0QU
01768483278
School Website
Stainton C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Helen Dunham
Stainton
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 0ET
01768840673
School Website
Greystoke School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jeanette Matthews
Icold Road
Greystoke
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 0TP
01768483572
School Website
Yanwath Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Cate Floyd
Yanwath
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 2LA
1768840739
School Website
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr David Marchant
Ullswater Road
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 7EG
01768864621
School Website
North Lakes School
Community School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mike Pincombe
Huntley Avenue
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 8NU
01768899876
School Website
Ullswater Community College
Foundation School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Stephen Gilby
Wetheriggs Lane
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 8NG
01768210206
School Website
Brunswick School
Community School
Ages:3-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Sam Waugh
Brunswick Road
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 7LX
01768213200
School Website
St Catherines Catholic Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rebecca Davies
Drovers Lane
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 9EL
01768864612
School Website
Beaconside C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Nick Page
Hutton Hill
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 8EN
01768840868
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Penrith
Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7JQ
4.27 Miles
Langwathby
Stoney Bank / A686, Langwathby, Cumbria, CA10 1NZ
9.53 Miles
Lazonby And Kirkoswald
Seat Hill, Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1DL
11.26 Miles
Armathwaite
Station Road, Armathwaite, Cumbria, CA4 9PL
12.90 Miles
Appleby
Clifford Street, Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6TT
14.78 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Pro-Limos
01768 891111
30 Clifford Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8PP
4.34 Miles
First Class Limos
01768 891111
30 Clifford Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8PP
4.34 Miles
A2b Taxis
07901 788949
7 Wetheriggs Rise, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7ET
4.35 Miles
A1 Acclaim Taxis
01768 866842
1 Castle Terrace, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7DW
4.36 Miles
Abbey Taxis Of Penrith
07789 023023
4 Castle Foundry, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7DH
4.37 Miles
Eden Taxis
01768 865432
39 Great Dockray, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7BN
4.48 Miles
Penrith Taxis
01768 899298
33-34 Sandgate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7TJ
4.60 Miles
A Taxis
01768 863354
14 Old London Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8JJ
4.60 Miles
Lakeland Travel Ltd
01768 865722
1A Sandgate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7TP
4.63 Miles
Express Taxis
01768 890890
1A Sandgate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7TP
4.63 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dacre West D
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Dacre D
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Soulby Dacre D
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Sparket Cross Roads D
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Hutton Bridge D
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Pooley Bridge
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Bennett Head D
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Watermillock D
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Parkfoot Caravan Park D
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Penruddock D
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Kirkbarrow D
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Watermillock Town End D
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Motherby D
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Stainton D
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Newbiggin Stainton D
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Birbeck Medical Group
01768 214620
Birbeck Medical Group
Penrith H/Ctr,Bridge Lane
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 8HW
The Lakes Medical Practice
01768 214345
Penrith Health Centre
Bridge Lane
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 8HW
Penrith Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Bridge Lane
Penrith
CA11 8HX
Penrith Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Bridge Lane
Penrith
CA11 8HX
Cumbria Partnership Nhsft
01228 602000
Voreda House
Portland Place
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 7BF
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Local Stores

Shap
Main Street
Shap
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 3NE
01931 716202
Store Website
9.40 miles
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SPAR Penrith
HILLS OF CORBY HILL LTD
TOWNHEAD GARAGE SCOTLAND ROAD
PENRITH
CA11 7NN
01768862175
Store Website
4.6 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Paragon Veterinary Group
Townhead Veterinary Centre
Townhead Farm
Newbiggin, Stainton
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 0HT
017684 83789
townhead@paragonvet.com
Website
2.21 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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The Sheep Centre
D &Amp; C Fawcett Ltd
Hoghouse Hill Road
Newbiggin, Stainton
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 0GN
01768 890935
enquiries@sheepbreeding.co.uk
Website
2.92 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Veterinary Vision Ltd
Signal House
Gillan Way
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 9BP
01768 877255
info@veterinaryvision.co.uk
Website
3.96 miles
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Vets4pets Penrith Ltd
Inside Pets At Home, Unit 6
Castle Retail Park
Ullswater Rd
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 7JQ
01768 866 540
penrith@vets4pets.com
Website
4.27 miles
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Rowcliffe House Vets Ltd
Rowcliffe House
Crown Square
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 7AB
01768 865661
4.55 miles
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Frame Swift And Partners Llp
The Veterinary Centre
Carleton
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 8TZ
01768 862454
vets@frameswiftandpartners.co.uk
Website
5.55 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Local Dog Walks

Holcombe Hill
The Walk Starts From A Public Footpath Opposite A Free Carpark Down From The Shoulder Of Mutton Pub. The Path Leads To A Cobbled Road, Take A Right And Then A Left To Go Up The Hill. There Is A Open Flat Incline Path For Wheel Chairs And Prams Etc. At The Top Of The Hill Is Peel Tower, On Some Days You Can Go Up It. Otherwise At The Top Is Marshy And Can Be Windy And Damp. Beautiful Heather And Scenery To Be Enjoyed. Approx An Hour And Half Walk.
Fir Bank
Skirsgill Ln
Eamont Bridge
Penrith
CA10 2BQ
4.39 miles

300 Yards Down From Shoulder Of Mutton Theres Is A Small Car Park . On The Other Side Of The Road There Is A Public Footpath That Leads To A Cobble Road. Follow Up The Hill.
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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
11.48 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.
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
11.86 miles

Keswick Is Located In The North Of The Lake District National Park And Is Well-Signposted.
Rydal
A Lovely Linear Walk Which Passes Through The Grounds Of Rydal Hall. The Walk Goes On A Gradual Climb, Offering Views Of Lake Windermere.
LA22 9LX
13.41 miles

From Ableside, Take The A591 Towards Grasmere And Turn Left To Follow The Sign For Rydal Hall.
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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
13.55 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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Grasmere
Grasmere Is One Of The Smaller Lakes In The Lake District And Gives Its Name To The Village Of Grasmere, Which Lies Immediately To The North Of The Lake. This Walk Follows Beside Rivers And Grasmere Lake, Offering Stunning Scenery.
LA22 9SE
13.74 miles

Take The A591 From Ambleside In The Direction Of Keswick. Just After You Pas Through Pydal, Park At White Moss Car Park, Just Off The Left Hand Side Of The Road.
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