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 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

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

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

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Finsthwaite Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stott Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Town End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lakeside Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fell Foot Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newby Bridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Staveley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Canny Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Linsty Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rusland Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Brow Edge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Graythwaite Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barrowbanks Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thwaite Moss Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Tower Wood Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

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

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

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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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