Welcome to Firbank

Firbank is a small village located in the South Lakeland district of Cumbria, England. It is situated on the A65 road, which connects Kendal and Skipton. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The River Lune runs through the village, adding to its charm and natural beauty.

Firbank has a rich history, dating back to the 12th century. The village was once home to a castle, which was built by the de Morville family. The castle was destroyed during the English Civil War, and only a few ruins remain today. The village also has a church, St. John the Baptist, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows.

Today, Firbank is a quiet and peaceful village, with a small population of around 200 people. There are a few local amenities, including a pub, a post office, and a village hall. The village is also home to a primary school, which serves the local community. Despite its small size, Firbank is a popular destination for tourists, who come to enjoy the beautiful countryside and explore the village's rich history.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 8.8°C

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Wind: 3.6 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Sedbergh School Other Independent School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Harrison	Malim Lodge Sedbergh Cumbria LA10 5RY 01539620535 School Website
Sedbergh Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Hudson	Long Lane Sedbergh Cumbria LA10 5AL 01539620510 School Website
Settlebeck High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Dr Sarah Campbell	Long Lane Sedbergh Cumbria LA10 5AL 01539620383 School Website
Grayrigg C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kirsty Cooper	Grayrigg Kendal Cumbria LA8 9BU 01539824676 School Website
Old Hutton C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nick Turley	Old Hutton Kendal Cumbria LA8 0NQ 01539732778 School Website
Castle Park School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ross Knaggs	Sedbergh Drive Kendal Cumbria LA9 6BE 1539790440 School Website
Selside Endowed C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr June Lowther	Selside Kendal Cumbria LA8 9LB 01539823649 School Website
Tebay Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Helen Wright (Interim Head)	Tebay Penrith Cumbria CA10 3XB
Sandgate School Community Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Ms Daniel Hinton	Sandylands Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 6JG 01539792100 School Website
The Queen Katherine School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jon Hayes	Appleby Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 6PJ 01539743900 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Oxenholme Lake District Oxenholme Road, Oxenholme, Cumbria, LA9 7HF 6.36 Miles

Kendal Station Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BT 6.62 Miles

Burneside Station Road, Burneside, Cumbria, LA9 6RD 7.70 Miles

Dent Coal Road, Cowgill, Cumbria, LA10 5RF 9.58 Miles

Staveley Station Road, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9NG 9.96 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ladycab Taxis 01539 266002 30 Bainbridge Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AU 2.34 Miles
On Time Taxis 07917 801878 56 Mary Fell, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AW 2.62 Miles
Steel Taxis 01539 724217 32 Langdale Cres, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6JU 6.13 Miles
Solo Taxis 01539 730046 7 Broad Ing Crescent, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6HA 6.31 Miles
Atlas Taxis 01539 729991 8 The Ct, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7RS 6.48 Miles
Adl Travel 01539 736391 7 Helmside Gardens, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7HN 6.49 Miles
Town Taxis Kendal 07896 055583 19 Mint Dale, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6DG 6.60 Miles
Airport Services (Uk) Ltd 01539 724658 Mintsfeet Road South, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6ND 6.73 Miles
A D L Travel 01539 736391 35 Burton Rd, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7LJ 6.84 Miles
Castle Taxis 01539 726233 Unit 25 Dockray Hall Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4RU 6.85 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
La10 Goodies No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:10:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
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La10 Sedbergh Tso Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
La10 Fairholme No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sedbergh Medical Practice 01539 718191	Sedbergh Medical Practice Sedbergh M/Ctr,Station Rd Sedbergh Cumbria LA10 5DL
Station House Surgery 01539 722660	Station House Surgery Station Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 6SA
Dr Lumb W & Partner	Methodist Church Hall Dent Sedbergh Cumbria LA10 5QJ
Cumbria And Morecambe Bay Bcsc 01539 732288	Westmorland General Hospital Burton Road Kendal LA9 7RG
The James Cochrane Pract. 01539 718080	James Cochrane Practice Burton Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 7HR

Local Stores

Kirkby Stephen
Redmayne Road
Kirkby Stephen
Cumbria
CA17 4RL
01768 372176
Store Website
13.07 miles

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SPAR Sedbergh
Station Road
Sedbergh
LA10 5DL
01539 622522
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Farm Gate Veterinary Services Ltd
14 Long Lane Sedbergh Cumbria LA10 5AH 01539 620335 2.58 miles

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Forrest Home Vets
Moresdale Hall East Lambrigg Kendal Cumbria LA8 0DH 01539 824707 admin@forresthomevets.com Website 2.65 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 5.69 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 6.29 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 6.70 miles
Amenities
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Westmorland Veterinary Group
Riverside Business Park Natland Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 7SX 01539 722692 office@westmorland-vets.co.uk Website 6.92 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
Lovely Trail Walk All Paths Are A Bit Hilly, Going Up And Down Gorges. Easy For Dogs, Some On Lead Areas Because Of Livestock. About 1 And Half Hours To Complete. Can Be Busy Weekends In Summer. 3 Bank Top Ingleton Carnforth LA6 3HD 13.82 miles

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

Hyning Scout Wood
This Is A Small Woodland Area Where You Can Easily Spend A Good Hour Or So Walking Your Dogs. For Some Dogs I Would Recommend Leads Or Longlines As The Forest Is Surrounded By A Busy Road And Farmers' Fields That Sometimes Contain Livestock. There Are Plenty Of Different Routes To Take In This Forest Making For Some Interesting Walks, Although It Can Get Very Muddy In Autumn And Winter! Depending On Which Routes You Take It Can Be Quite Hilly And Treacherous Under Foot So Care Should Be Taken. Hyning Rd Lancashire 14.98 miles

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Gummers How
Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel Lancashire 15.20 miles Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel, Ulverston La12 8Nw

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Warton Crag
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Warton Crag, Carnforth, Lancashire. Starting At The Crag, The Walk Heads Up And Around To The Top Of The Crag, Passing The Rocking Stones And Warton Crag Summit And Into The Surrounding Woods. LA5 9RY 16.06 miles From East Lancashire Follow The M6 To Junction 35 Then Follow The A6 To The Traffic Lights In The Centre Of Carnforth. Turn Right And Follow The Road To Reach Warton On The Right. Look For The George Washington Pub To See A Car Park On The Left.

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High Dam
High Dam Is A Picturesque Tarn Close To Finsthwaite And Lakeside At The Southern End Of Windermere. LA12 8BJ 16.45 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.

Weather Forecast

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Temp	7.9°C	7.5°C	7.4°C	7.7°C	8.2°C	8.8°C	9.5°C	10.4°C	10.9°C	11.3°C	11.1°C	10.3°C
Feels Like	5.3°C	4.4°C	4°C	4°C	4.8°C	5.8°C	6.9°C	8°C	8.8°C	9.2°C	8.9°C	8.1°C

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