Welcome to Great Urswick

Great Urswick is a small village located in the South Lakeland district of Cumbria, England. The village is situated on the eastern shore of the beautiful Coniston Water, which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Lake District. Great Urswick is a peaceful and tranquil place, surrounded by stunning natural beauty and offering a range of outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy.

One of the main attractions of Great Urswick is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. Visitors can also explore the nearby Urswick Tarn, which is a small lake located just a short walk from the village. The tarn is a popular spot for fishing and birdwatching, and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Great Urswick is also home to a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, where visitors can sample some of the local cuisine and enjoy a drink with friends. The village is a popular destination for walkers and hikers, with a range of scenic trails and footpaths to explore. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed adventure, Great Urswick is the perfect destination for a relaxing break in the heart of the Lake District.

Local Weather

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Temp: 5.3°C

Feels Like: 2.2°C

Wind: 8.9 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Low Furness C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Little	Church Road Great Urswick Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0TA 01229588708 School Website
Pennington C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Storey	Pennington Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0RR 01229587253 School Website
Lindal And Marton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Doran	Pit Lane Lindal Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0NB 1229462710 School Website
Croftlands Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Procter	Oakwood Drive Ulverston Cumbria LA12 9JU 01229586565 School Website
Croftlands Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Cathy Styles	Oakwood Drive Ulverston Cumbria LA12 9JU 01229585211 School Website
Our Lady Of The Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Bernadette Charnley	Crooklands Brow Dalton-In-Furness Cumbria LA15 8LB 1229467987 School Website
Ulverston Victoria High School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Hardwick	Springfield Road Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0EB 01229483900 School Website
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulvertson Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Byrne	Springfield Road Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0EA 1229583449 School Website
Chapel Street Infants And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Scott Macmillan	Chapel Street Dalton In Furness Cumbria LA15 8RX 01229467465 School Website
George Romney Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr David Reddy	Cobden Street Dalton In Furness Cumbria LA15 8SE 01229463002 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ulverston Station Approach, Off Princes Stree, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0DP 2.18 Miles

Dalton Station Approach, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8QA 2.29 Miles

Askam Duddon Road, Askam-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7EN 3.77 Miles

Roose Flass Lane, Roose, Cumbria, LA13 9SJ 4.52 Miles

Barrow-In-Furness Station Approach, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5QZ 5.22 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
I C Taxis 01229 582765 1 Bigland Dr, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9NU 1.47 Miles
Go Cabs 01229 582177 4 Ulverston Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0JB 1.64 Miles
Pauls Taxis 01229 586669 22 Hallfield, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9TA 1.78 Miles
Ulverston Airport Services Ltd 01229 583106 22 Oakwood Drive, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9HH 1.92 Miles
Priory Taxis 01229 587606 Cemetery Lodge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9HN 2.05 Miles
D And B Taxis 01229 464279 49 Queen Street, Dalton In Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8EH 2.29 Miles
Travel Xpress Taxis Dalton 01229 466333 Beckside Road, Dalton In Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8DZ 2.33 Miles
Dalton Airport Services Ltd 01229 466743 Chapel Street, Dalton In Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8SL 2.36 Miles
D And B Taxis 01229 586038 The Center Of Ulverston, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7AA 2.44 Miles
A2b Taxis Ltd 01229 587030 43 Devonshire Rd, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9AL 2.62 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Church View No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Church Road Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
High Carley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Urswick No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ulverston Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trinkled Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dove Court No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mountbarrow Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rowe Head Collection Today available until:15:15 Weekday Last Collection:15:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Scales No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fox Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Stteet Pennington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Urswick Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Croftlands Park Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dalton Surgery 01229 462591	The Surgery 92 Market Street Dalton-In-Furness Cumbria LA15 8AB
Minor Surgery Service 01229 484040	Ulverston Comm.Health Ctr Stanley Street Ulverston LA12 7BT
Ulverston Community Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Ulverston Community Health Centre Stanley Street Ulverston LA12 7BT
Ulverston Community Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Ulverston Community Health Centre Stanley Street Ulverston LA12 7BT
Ulverston Health Centre (Murray) 01229 484141	Ulverston Comm.Health Ctr Stanley Street Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7BT

Local Stores

Ulverston - Priory Road
Priory Road
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 9HR
01229 581912
Store Website
2.14 miles

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SPAR Ulverston
68 Mountbarrow Road
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 9NR
01229584134
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Furness Veterinary Centre
131 Market Street Dalton-In-Furness Cumbria LA15 8RG 01229846782 info@furnessvets.co.uk Website 2.35 miles
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Alexander Vets Ulverston
Victoria Road Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0BY 01229 582900 info@alexandervets.co.uk Website 2.39 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 2.74 miles
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Grove Veterinary Centre
231-239 Rawlinson Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 1DW 01229 820402 admin@grovevets.com Website 5.30 miles
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Only open after 1800 for prebooked appointments
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Only open after 1800 for prebooked appointments. Cat only 9-10am.
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Only open after 1800 for prebooked appointments
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Cat only clinic by appointment Friday afternoons.
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Church Walk Veterinary Centre - Barrow-In-Furness
30/32 Crellin Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 1DU 01229 829863 Website 5.37 miles
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Wild Side Vets
70 Abbey Road Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA14 5UB hello@wildsidevets.co.uk 5.40 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 10.28 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 11.01 miles Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel, Ulverston La12 8Nw

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Sandylands Promenade And Beach
8 Whinnysty Ln Heysham Morecambe LA3 1PB 11.91 miles Sandylands, Morecambe And Heysham

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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 13.50 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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Bolton Le Sands
You Can Follow The Path Or Venture Across The Marsh To The Beach. There Are Well Trodden Paths Out To The Beach At Low Tide As Well. It Has Views Across The Bay And The Peninsula. The Bay View Garden Centre Cafe (The Potting Shed) Has A Dog Friendly Section Undercover And The Garden Centre Is Dog Friendly With A Small Seating Area At The Back. 49-53 Mill Ln Bolton-Le-Sands Carnforth LA5 8EU 13.84 miles Past Hest Bank And Into Bolton -Le-Sands, Follow The Signs To Bay View Garden Centre. If You Continue Down The Road You Will Come To A Small Parking Area Across From This Horse Pastures.

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

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.7°C	-4.4°C	-4.3°C	-3.9°C	-2.6°C	-1.1°C	0.1°C	2.2°C	2.5°C	0.5°C	1.2°C	-0.3°C

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Feels Like	-1.7°C	-2.7°C	-2.9°C	-2.7°C	0.1°C	3.7°C	7.4°C	9.4°C	9.5°C	8.4°C	6.4°C	4.6°C

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