Welcome to Esk

Esk is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated in the western part of the county, near the coast of the Irish Sea. The village is known for its beautiful scenery, with rolling hills and green fields surrounding it. It is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the St. John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

One of the main attractions of Esk is its proximity to the Lake District National Park. The park is a popular destination for tourists, who come to enjoy the stunning scenery and outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and boating. Esk is also close to a number of other attractions, including the town of Whitehaven, which has a rich history and a number of interesting museums and galleries.

Despite its small size, Esk has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and a pub. There are also a number of community events held throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas fair. Overall, Esk is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and relaxing retreat for visitors.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
St Begas C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Elizabeth Stellmacher
Longrigg Lane
Eskdale
Holmrook
Cumbria
CA19 1TW
01946723259
School Website
Waberthwaite C Of E School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sandra Cummings
Waberthwaite
Millom
Cumbria
LA19 5YJ
01229717664
School Website
Gosforth C Of E School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Leanne Long
Wasdale Road
Gosforth
Seascale
Cumbria
CA20 1AZ
01946725244
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
Seascale Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Avril Spencer
Crofthead Road
Seascale
Cumbria
CA20 1LZ
01946728403
School Website
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
Beckermet C Of E School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Claire Birkett
Mill Lane
Beckermet
Cumbria
CA21 2YD
01946841221
School Website
Thornhill Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Miss Sophie Mccabe
Ehen Road
Thornhill
Egremont
Cumbria
CA22 2SJ
1946820402
School Website
John Ruskin School
Community School
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Peter Blackburn
Lake Road
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8EW
01539441306
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ravenglass For Eskdale
Station Hill, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW
3.07 Miles
Drigg
Station Road, Drigg, Cumbria, CA19 1XW
4.38 Miles
Bootle
Church Lane, Bootle, Cumbria, LA19 5TA
5.83 Miles
Seascale
Gosforth Road, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1QL
6.46 Miles
Sellafield
Station Road, Sellafield, Cumbria, CA20 1RG
7.06 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Petes Taxi's
01229 774995
32 Festival Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5AN
10.99 Miles
Merrett's Taxis
01946 815555
27 Market Pl, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2AG
11.05 Miles
Downton Travel Ltd
01946 820137
33 Ashley Way Queensgate, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2JT
11.14 Miles
Sterling Cabs
01946 823000
63 Main St, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DB
11.14 Miles
Sal's Cars
01229 776367
25 Grammers Croft, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5EJ
11.28 Miles
M And V Cars
01229 773085
96 Albert St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4AD
11.30 Miles
Sals Cars
01229 776367
50 King St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4EF
11.45 Miles
D And G Private Hire
01229 777399
11 Hope St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4JW
11.54 Miles
Sue's Taxi
01946 817047
Brackenridge, Cleator, Cumbria, CA23 3EA
12.25 Miles
Bigrigg Cabs
01946 810024
Croftlands, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2UX
12.43 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Fell View D
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Eskdale Car Park D
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Moor Wood D
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Muncaster D
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Avenue Head D
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Broad Oak D
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Santon Bridge D
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Mountain View D
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Ravenglass Station D
No More Collections Today
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Ravenglass Po
Collection Today available until:16:30
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Waberthwaite Post Office
Collection Today available until:15:45
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Hall Santon D
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Carleton D
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Boot D
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Greenlands D
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Seascale Health Centre
01946 728101
Seascale Health Centre
Gosforth Road
Seascale
Cumbria
CA20 1PN
Dr B Walker Chapel Lane
01229 718711
Bootle Surgery
Chapel Lane
Bootle
Cumbria
LA19 5UE
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
Wraysdale House Surgery
01539 441205
Wraysdale House
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8ER
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Local Stores

Seascale - Gosforth Road
Gosforth Road
Seascale
Cumbria
CA20 1PR
01946 729142
Store Website
6.17 miles
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SPAR Holmrook
Esso Service Station
A595 Holmrook
Holmrook
CA19 1YG
01946724247
Store Website
3.3 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
8.01 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Animals Treated
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
66A Main Street
Egremont
Cumbria
CA22 2DB
01946 820513
vets@millcroftvets.co.uk
Website
11.12 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Cats

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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
55 Main Street
Egremont
Cumbria
CA22 2DB
01946 820312
westlakelandvets@gmail.com
Website
11.12 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

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Dogs

Equines

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Poultry

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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 Mainsgate Road
Millom
Cumbria
LA18 4JZ
01229 716230
11.53 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Poultry

Small Mammals

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Galemire Vets Limited
Galemire
Cleator Moor
Cumbria
CA25 5QX
01946 810295
vets@galemirevets.co.uk
Website
13.60 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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The Vet Whitehaven
Egremont Road
Whitehaven
Cumbria
CA28 8NH
hello@thevetwhitehaven.co.uk
Website
14.66 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

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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
10.64 miles

Head Into Coniston On The A593. Once In The Village, Take The B5285 To The Ruskin Avenue Car Park.
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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
11.27 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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Buttermere
A Dog Friendly Circular Walk Around Buttermere, In The Lake District. Follow The Perimeter Of The Lake, Passing By Some Woodland And Farmland.
CA13 9XA
12.09 miles

From Keswick, Take The Honister Pass (B5289) Signposted To Buttermere.
Tarn Hows
Unnamed Road
Ambleside
Lancashire
LA22 0PP
12.38 miles

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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
12.61 miles

From Ambleside, Take The B5286 To Hawkshead, Following The Signs To Hawkshead Hill, The Signs For Tarn Hows.
Elterwater
Elterwater Is A Lovely, Small Village With Fantastic Scenery. This Walk Partly Runs Alongside The River Brathay And Is Surrounded By Woodland And Views Of The Hills As You Reach The Top Of The Valley.
LA22 9HU
12.83 miles

From Ambleside, Take The A593 To Clappersgate And Then Follow The Signs For Elterwater On The B5343. Once You Reach The Village, Turn Left Just Before The Britannia Inn And Reach The National Trust Car Park.
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