Welcome to Haws Bank

Haws Bank is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated on the eastern side of the Lake District National Park, near the town of Keswick. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers stunning views of the nearby mountains and valleys. Haws Bank is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the natural beauty of the area and to explore the many walking trails and outdoor activities available.

One of the main attractions of Haws Bank is its proximity to the Lake District National Park. The park is home to some of the most stunning scenery in the UK, including mountains, lakes, and forests. Visitors to Haws Bank can take advantage of the many walking trails that wind through the park, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The park is also home to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and birds of prey.

Haws Bank is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. The village itself is home to a number of traditional stone cottages and farmhouses, many of which date back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Nearby, visitors can explore the ruins of Castlerigg Stone Circle, a prehistoric monument that dates back to the Neolithic period. The circle is one of the most impressive examples of its kind in the UK and is a popular destination for visitors to the area.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
John Ruskin School
Community School
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Peter Blackburn
Lake Road
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8EW
01539441306
School Website
Coniston C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Danielle Fitzsimons
Shepherd's Bridge
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8AL
01539441302
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
Langdale C Of E School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rachel Underwood
Chapel Stile
Great Langdale
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9JE
01539437204
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
The Lakes School
Community School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Sharon Rainey
Troutbeck Bridge
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 1HW
01539440810
School Website
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Lucy Bone
Prince's Road
Princes Road
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 2DD
1539448125
School Website
St Martin And St Mary Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Matthew Towe
Princes Road
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 2DD
01539443622
School Website
Ambleside C Of E Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Carrick
Vicarage Road
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9DH
01539432181
School Website
Windermere School And Windermere Preparatory School
Other Independent School
Ages:2-18
Head Teacher
Mr Thomas Hill
Patterdale Road
Browhead
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 1NW
01539446164
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Windermere
Station Precinct, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH
6.86 Miles
Foxfield
Adjacent A595, Foxfield, Cumbria, LA20 6BX
8.97 Miles
Green Road
[Un-Named Lane], Near The Green, Cumbria, LA18 5HR
9.60 Miles
Staveley
Station Road, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9NG
10.16 Miles
Kirkby-In-Furness
Marsh Side, Kirkby-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA17 7UB
10.22 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Hawkshead Private Hire Taxi
015394 36946
Main Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NT
3.02 Miles
Lakes Taxis
015394 44055
1 A Belsfield Terrace, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3EQ
6.02 Miles
Pegasus Taxis And Travel
015394 48899
Flat 1, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AS
6.10 Miles
Ashley Vinall Taxis
015394 88577
12 Helm Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AY
6.14 Miles
Heath's Taxis
015394 48946
North Terrace, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AU
6.15 Miles
Kevin's Taxis
015394 32371
Croftlands/Knott St, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0EB
6.50 Miles
Lakes Camper Hire
015395 30763
Devonshire Barn, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8BJ
6.51 Miles
Windermere Taxis
015394 44144
10 Oak Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1EN
6.74 Miles
Lakes Taxis
015394 46777
Unit 5/Victoria St, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AD
6.78 Miles
Abacus Taxis
015394 88285
11 Upper Oak St, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2LB
6.86 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Adams Bridge
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Lane Head
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Coniston Post Office
Collection Today available until:16:30
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Special Mailbox:
Old Railway Station
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Boon Crag
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Rectory Lane D
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Church House Torver
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Grizedale
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Beckstones
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Hawkshead Hill D
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Rogerground D
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Borwick Ground
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Hawkshead Post Office
Collection Today available until:16:15
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Special Mailbox:
Hawkshead Hall D
No More Collections Today
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Foldgate
No More Collections Today
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Wraysdale House Surgery
01539 441205
Wraysdale House
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8ER
Hawkshead Surgery
Bragg Field
Hawkshead
Ambleside
LA22 0QW
Windermere Health Centre
01539 445159
Windermere Health Centre
Goodley Dale
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 2EG
St. Mary's Surgery
01539 488484
St.Mary's Surgery
Applethwaite
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 1BA
Ambleside Health Centre
01539 432693
Ambleside Health Centre
Rydal Road
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9BP
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Local Stores

Coniston
Yewdale Road
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8DU
01539 441247
Store Website
0.86 miles
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SPAR Coniston
Hills of Lakeland
Broughton Road
Coniston
LA21 8EN
01539441689
Store Website
0.8 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Oakhill Veterinary Group
Oakhill Veterinary Centre
Lake Road
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 2EQ
01539 488555
vets@oakhillvetgroup.co.uk
Website
6.48 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Oakhill Veterinary Group
1 Church Street
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 0BU
01539 432631
6.61 miles
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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
East View
Church Street
Broughton-In-Furness
Cumbria
LA20 6HJ
01229 716230
brownemckinney@aol.com
8.07 miles
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Disabled public access

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Tynedale Farm Services (Farm Gate Vets)
Unit 1A Crakeside Business Park
Greenodd
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7RT
015315 67899
vet@farmgatevets.com
Website
8.51 miles
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Cattle

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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
11.06 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Small Mammals

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

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

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Local Dog Walks

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
0.75 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
2.50 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
2.75 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
5.05 miles

Take The B5285 From Hawkshead To Far Sawrey. Continue On Through Far Sawrey And Follow The Signs To Windermere.
Elterwater
Elterwater Is A Lovely, Small Village With Fantastic Scenery. This Walk Partly Runs Alongside The River Brathay And Is Surrounded By Woodland And Views Of The Hills As You Reach The Top Of The Valley.
LA22 9HU
5.39 miles

From Ambleside, Take The A593 To Clappersgate And Then Follow The Signs For Elterwater On The B5343. Once You Reach The Village, Turn Left Just Before The Britannia Inn And Reach The National Trust Car Park.
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Great Langdale Valley
A Circular Walk Taking In Part Of The Cumbria Way Towards Chapel Stile And Back Along The Centre Of The Valley With Stunning Scenery Of The Langdale Pikes.
LA22 9JU
6.27 miles

From Ambleside, Follow Signs For Coniston On The A593. Continue On The B5343 Following Signs For Great Langdale. Pass Through Chapel Stile And Continue On The Road For 3-4 Miles.
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Weather Forecast

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