Welcome to Finsthwaite

Finsthwaite is a small village located in the southern part of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. The village is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Windermere, which is the largest natural lake in England. Finsthwaite is a peaceful and picturesque village that is surrounded by beautiful countryside and stunning views of the lake and the surrounding hills.

The village of Finsthwaite has a rich history that dates back to the 12th century. The village was originally a farming community, and many of the old farmhouses and barns can still be seen today. The village also has a number of historic buildings, including the St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a beautiful example of Gothic architecture and is well worth a visit.

Finsthwaite is a popular destination for visitors to the Lake District, and there are plenty of things to see and do in the area. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many walking and cycling routes that take you through some of the most stunning scenery in the region. There are also plenty of water-based activities to enjoy on Lake Windermere, including sailing, kayaking, and fishing. Overall, Finsthwaite is a charming and peaceful village that is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the Lake District.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 3.4°C

Feels Like: 1.9°C

Wind: 3.8 MPH

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Local Schools

School Details
Leven Valley C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Ian Nicol
Backbarrow
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 8QF
01539531365
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
Dean Barwick School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Paul Macfarlane
Witherslack
Grange Over Sands
Cumbria
LA11 6RS
01539552298
School Website
Penny Bridge C Of E School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Graham Carrick
Greenodd
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7RQ
01229861307
School Website
Crosthwaite C Of E School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Matthew Jessop
Crosthwaite
Kendal
Cumbria
LA8 8HT
01539568471
School Website
Lindale C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Kim Curwen
School Hill
Lindale
Grange Over Sands
Cumbria
LA11 6LE
01539533480
School Website
Cartmel C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rachel Battersby
Aynsome Road
Cartmel
Grange Over Sands
Cumbria
LA11 6PR
01539536262
School Website
Cartmel Priory C Of E School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Dr Sarah Beestone
Headless Cross
Cartmel
Grange Over Sands
Cumbria
LA11 7SA
01539536202
School Website
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Carol Sharp
Main Street
Hawkshead
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 0NT
01539436354
School Website
Goodly Dale Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Cheryl Johnston
Lake Road
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 2JX
01539446946
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Grange-Over-Sands
Station Square, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6EH
6.61 Miles
Windermere
Station Precinct, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH
7.25 Miles
Cark & Cartmel
Station Road, Cark, Cumbria, LA11 7PT
7.25 Miles
Kents Bank
Kentsford Road, Kents Bank, Cumbria, LA11 7BG
7.79 Miles
Ulverston
Station Approach, Off Princes Stree, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0DP
8.15 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Lakes Camper Hire
015395 30763
Devonshire Barn, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8BJ
0.09 Miles
Blueworks Private Hire
015395 31995
Foxwood Hill, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8PX
2.01 Miles
Lakeland Chauffeurs
07786 631456
Hay Loft Barn, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3NW
4.72 Miles
Lakes Taxis
015394 44055
1 A Belsfield Terrace, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3EQ
5.95 Miles
Ashley Vinall Taxis
015394 88577
12 Helm Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AY
6.05 Miles
Heath's Taxis
015394 48946
North Terrace, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AU
6.16 Miles
Pegasus Taxis And Travel
015394 48899
Flat 1, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AS
6.20 Miles
Hawkshead Private Hire Taxi
015394 36946
Main Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NT
6.36 Miles
Mark I Cars
01539 266003
15 Fell Cottages, Grange Over Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6AH
6.64 Miles
A Star Taxis
015395 58360
11 Peddar Cottages, Grange Over Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7PJ
6.79 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Finsthwaite
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Stott Park
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Town End
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Lakeside
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Fell Foot
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Newby Bridge
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Staveley
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Canny Hill
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Linsty Green
No More Collections Today
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Rusland
Collection Today available until:16:00
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Brow Edge
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Graythwaite
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Barrowbanks
No More Collections Today
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Thwaite Moss
Collection Today available until:16:00
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Tower Wood
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Haverthwaite Surgery
01539 531619
Haverthwaite Surgery
Haverthwaite, Backbarrow
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 8QF
Haverthwaite Branch Surgery
Greenodd Village Hall
Greenodd
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7QZ
Cartmel Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service
White Gates
Haggs Lane
Cartmel
Grange-Over-Sands
Cumbria
LA11 6PH
Cartmel Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
White Gates
Haggs Lane
Cartmel
Grange-Over-Sands
Cumbria
LA11 6PH
Cartmel Surgery
01539 536366
Cartmel Surgery
Haggs Lane
Cartmel
Cumbria
LA11 6PH
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Local Stores

Bowness
Lake Road
Bowness-On-Windermere
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 3BT
01539 444105
shop.8045@coop.co.uk
Store Website
6.12 miles
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SPAR Grange Over Sands
Main Street
Grange Over Sands
LA11 6BA
01539536997
Store Website
6.7 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Tynedale Farm Services (Farm Gate Vets)
Unit 1A Crakeside Business Park
Greenodd
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7RT
015315 67899
vet@farmgatevets.com
Website
4.67 miles
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Archway Veterinary Practice (S Cumbria) Ltd
Crag Court
Lindale Hill
Lindale
Grange-Over-Sands
Cumbria
LA11 6LU
015395 32669
reception@archway-vets.com
Website
5.45 miles
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Oakhill Veterinary Group
Oakhill Veterinary Centre
Lake Road
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 2EQ
01539 488555
vets@oakhillvetgroup.co.uk
Website
6.65 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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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
7.60 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Alexander Vets Ulverston
Victoria Road
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 0BY
01229 582900
info@alexandervets.co.uk
Website
7.92 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

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Cats

Dogs

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Bay Vets Ltd
12 The Square
Milnthorpe
Cumbria
LA7 7QJ
01539 562770
info@bayvets.co.uk
Website
9.00 miles
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Open at weekends

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Birds

Cats

Dogs

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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
0.01 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
1.34 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
5.33 miles

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

Head Into Coniston On The A593. Once In The Village, Take The B5285 To The Ruskin Avenue Car Park.
Location
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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
7.25 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
7.88 miles

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Weather Forecast

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