Welcome to High Bankhill

High Bankhill is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Lake District National Park, which is known for its stunning natural beauty and picturesque landscapes. High Bankhill is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the surrounding countryside and enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing.

The village itself is home to a small community of residents who enjoy a peaceful and tranquil way of life. The village has a number of amenities including a local pub, a post office, and a village hall which hosts a range of events throughout the year. High Bankhill is also home to a number of historic buildings, including a 12th-century church which is a popular attraction for visitors.

One of the main attractions of High Bankhill is its proximity to the Lake District National Park. The park is home to a range of stunning natural landscapes, including mountains, lakes, and forests. Visitors to the park can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and water sports. The park is also home to a number of historic sites, including ancient stone circles and Roman ruins. Overall, High Bankhill is a charming village that offers visitors a taste of rural life in the heart of one of England's most beautiful regions.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
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
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
Goodly Dale Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Cheryl Johnston
Lake Road
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 2JX
01539446946
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
The Lakes School
Community School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Sharon Rainey
Troutbeck Bridge
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 1HW
01539440810
School Website
Staveley C Of E School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Lisa Strange
Brow Lane
Staveley
Kendal
Cumbria
LA8 9PH
01539821218
School Website
Cairn Education Cic
Other Independent Special School
Ages:11-25
Head Teacher
Mrs Lucie Kelly
The Tavern
63 Main Street
Staveley
Cumbria
LA8 9LN
1539822304
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
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Carol Sharp
Main Street
Hawkshead
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 0NT
01539436354
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
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Windermere
Station Precinct, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH
0.83 Miles
Staveley
Station Road, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9NG
3.13 Miles
Burneside
Station Road, Burneside, Cumbria, LA9 6RD
5.27 Miles
Kendal
Station Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BT
6.74 Miles
Oxenholme Lake District
Oxenholme Road, Oxenholme, Cumbria, LA9 7HF
8.28 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Bowness Taxis
015394 46664
28, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2LJ
0.56 Miles
Abacus Taxis
015394 88285
11 Upper Oak St, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2LB
0.58 Miles
Windermere Taxis
015394 44144
10 Oak Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1EN
0.69 Miles
Lakes Taxis
015394 46777
Unit 5/Victoria St, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AD
0.86 Miles
Heath's Taxis
015394 48946
North Terrace, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AU
0.89 Miles
Ashley Vinall Taxis
015394 88577
12 Helm Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AY
0.92 Miles
Pegasus Taxis And Travel
015394 48899
Flat 1, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AS
0.94 Miles
Lakes Taxis
015394 44055
1 A Belsfield Terrace, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3EQ
1.05 Miles
Lakeland Chauffeurs
07786 631456
Hay Loft Barn, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3NW
2.22 Miles
Hawkshead Private Hire Taxi
015394 36946
Main Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NT
4.19 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Windermere Park D
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Limethwaite Road
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Droomer D
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Matson Ground
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Craig Walk D
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Brookside D
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Oak Street D
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Queens Drive D
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Cleabarrow D
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Ellerthwaite Square
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Cornbirthwaite Road D
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Beresford Road
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Windermere Post Office
Collection Today available until:17:15
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Priority Mailbox:
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Railway Station
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Lake Road D
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
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
Dr Burns P & Partners
Staveley Surgery
9 Crook Road
Staveley
Kendal
Cumbria
LA8 9NG
Hawkshead Surgery
Bragg Field
Hawkshead
Ambleside
LA22 0QW
Ambleside Health Centre
01539 432693
Ambleside Health Centre
Rydal Road
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9BP
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Local Stores

Windermere
2 Oak Street
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 1EN
01539 443021
Store Website
0.76 miles
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SPAR Troutbeck Bridge
Troutbeck Bridge Services
Troutbeck Bridge
Troutbeck Bridge
Windermere
LA23 1HS
01539 446341
Store Website
2.2 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
0.64 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

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Oakhill Veterinary Group
1 Church Street
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 0BU
01539 432631
5.10 miles
Animals Treated
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Cats

Cattle

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
6.63 miles
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Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

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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
6.80 miles
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Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

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Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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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
2.07 miles

Take The B5285 From Hawkshead To Far Sawrey. Continue On Through Far Sawrey And Follow The Signs To Windermere.
Skelghyll Woods
A Walk Through Woodlands, With Views Over Lake Windermere.
LA22 0DH
4.85 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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Tarn Hows
A Circular Walk Amongst The Trees And Around The Edge Of The Water’S Edge Of The Tarn.
LA22 0PP
5.30 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
5.72 miles

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Gummers How
Gummers How Carpark
Staveley-In-Cartmel
Lancashire
6.32 miles

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

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

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