Welcome to Grayrigg

Grayrigg is a small village located in the South Lakeland district of Cumbria, England. The village is situated on the A685 road, which connects Kendal to Tebay. Grayrigg is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its friendly community.

One of the main attractions in Grayrigg is the St John's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows. The church is open to visitors and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture. Another popular attraction in Grayrigg is the Grayrigg Hall Farm, which is a working farm that offers visitors the opportunity to see a variety of animals, including cows, sheep, and pigs.

Grayrigg is also known for its annual agricultural show, which takes place in August. The show attracts visitors from all over the country and features a variety of events, including livestock competitions, craft stalls, and food vendors. The show is a great way to experience the local culture and to learn more about the agricultural industry in Cumbria. Overall, Grayrigg is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into rural life in England.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Grayrigg C Of E School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Kirsty Cooper
Grayrigg
Kendal
Cumbria
LA8 9BU
01539824676
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
The Queen Katherine School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Jon Hayes
Appleby Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 6PJ
01539743900
School Website
Castle Park School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Ross Knaggs
Sedbergh Drive
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 6BE
1539790440
School Website
Sandgate School
Community Special School
Ages:3-19
Head Teacher
Ms Daniel Hinton
Sandylands Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 6JG
01539792100
School Website
St Oswalds C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Gill White
Howgill Close
Burneside
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 6QR
01539738185
School Website
St Thomass C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Maggie Cole
Kendal Green
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 5PP
01539737373
School Website
Stramongate Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Matthew Beresford
Blackhall Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 4BT
01539725073
School Website
South Lakes Academy
Other Independent Special School
Ages:11-25
Head Teacher
Mrs Tunde Christie
Riverside Centre
Yard 39
Highgate
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 4ED
1539721487
School Website
Cambian Whinfell School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:11-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Patricia Sandham
110 Windermere Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 5EZ
1539723322
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kendal
Station Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BT
4.46 Miles
Burneside
Station Road, Burneside, Cumbria, LA9 6RD
4.85 Miles
Oxenholme Lake District
Oxenholme Road, Oxenholme, Cumbria, LA9 7HF
5.26 Miles
Staveley
Station Road, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9NG
6.84 Miles
Windermere
Station Precinct, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH
10.27 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Steel Taxis
01539 724217
32 Langdale Cres, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6JU
4.05 Miles
Solo Taxis
01539 730046
7 Broad Ing Crescent, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6HA
4.17 Miles
Town Taxis Kendal
07896 055583
19 Mint Dale, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6DG
4.30 Miles
Airport Services (Uk) Ltd
01539 724658
Mintsfeet Road South, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6ND
4.47 Miles
G And A Taxis
01539 728259
2 Applerigg, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6EA
4.54 Miles
Castle Taxis
01539 726233
Unit 25 Dockray Hall Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4RU
4.54 Miles
Lady Cab
01539 735086
49 Sparrowmire La, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5PU
4.62 Miles
K Cars
01539 731000
Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4RA
4.77 Miles
Ace Taxis
01539 733430
38 Milnthorpe Rd, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AU
5.13 Miles
Crown Taxis
01539 732181
42 Kirkbarrow, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5DE
5.14 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Grayrigg
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Patton Bridge
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Docker Garth
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Selside Vicarage
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Beckfoot
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Mealbank
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Lowgill
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Garth Row
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Skelsmergh
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La10 Goodies
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Watchgate
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La10 Bantergill
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Oak Bank
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New Hutton
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Killington
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Weekday Last Collection:11:15
Saturday Last Collection:09:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Station House Surgery
01539 722660
Station House Surgery
Station Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 6SA
Captain French Surgery
01539 720241
The Gillinggate Centre
Gillinggate
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 4JE
Captain French Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service
The Gillinggate Centre
Gillinggate
Kendal
LA9 4JE
Captain French Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
The Gillinggate Centre
Gillinggate
Kendal
LA9 4JE
The James Cochrane Pract.
01539 718080
James Cochrane Practice
Burton Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 7HR
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Local Stores

Windermere
2 Oak Street
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 1EN
01539 443021
Store Website
10.35 miles
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SPAR Sandylands
37
Sandylands Road
Sandylands
Kendal
LA9 6EU
01539 720909
Store Website
4.3 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Forrest Home Vets
Moresdale Hall East
Lambrigg
Kendal
Cumbria
LA8 0DH
01539 824707
admin@forresthomevets.com
Website
0.87 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
3.87 miles
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Cats

Dogs

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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
4.49 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

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Highgate Veterinary Clinic
173 Highgate
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 4EN
01539 721344
enquiries@highgate-vets.co.uk
Website
4.96 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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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
5.31 miles
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Westmorland Veterinary Group
Riverside Business Park
Natland Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 7SX
01539 722692
office@westmorland-vets.co.uk
Website
5.32 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

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
11.90 miles

Take The B5285 From Hawkshead To Far Sawrey. Continue On Through Far Sawrey And Follow The Signs To Windermere.
Gummers How
Gummers How Carpark
Staveley-In-Cartmel
Lancashire
13.18 miles

Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel, Ulverston La12 8Nw
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Skelghyll Woods
A Walk Through Woodlands, With Views Over Lake Windermere.
LA22 0DH
13.23 miles

From Ambleside, Take The A591 Towards Windermere. Turn Into The Car Park On The Edge Of Ambleside, On The Left Next To The Fisherbeck Hotel.
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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
14.31 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.
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
14.41 miles

From Ableside, Take The A591 Towards Grasmere And Turn Left To Follow The Sign For Rydal Hall.
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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
15.17 miles

From Ambleside, Take The B5286 To Hawkshead, Following The Signs To Hawkshead Hill, The Signs For Tarn Hows.
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