Welcome to High Nibthwaite

High Nibthwaite is a small village located in the southern part of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. The village is situated on the eastern shore of Coniston Water, which is the third largest lake in the Lake District. High Nibthwaite is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers stunning views of the surrounding hills and the lake. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many walking trails and cycling routes that visitors can explore.

One of the main attractions of High Nibthwaite is the Rusland Valley, which is a beautiful and unspoiled area of woodland and farmland. The valley is home to a variety of wildlife, including red squirrels, deer, and birds of prey. Visitors can explore the valley on foot or by bike, and there are many trails and paths that lead through the woods and fields. The Rusland Valley is also home to several historic sites, including the ruins of an old iron furnace and a 14th-century church.

High Nibthwaite is a great place to visit for anyone who loves the outdoors and wants to experience the natural beauty of the Lake District. The village is surrounded by stunning scenery, and there are many opportunities for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. Visitors can also explore the local history and culture by visiting the Rusland Valley and other historic sites in the area. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or an active holiday, High Nibthwaite is a great destination to consider.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Church Walk C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Susan Davies
Church Walk
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7EN
01229587258
School Website
Sir John Barrow School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Helen Pearson
Argyle Street
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 0BD
01229483960
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
Ulverston Victoria High School
Community School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Matthew Hardwick
Springfield Road
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 0EB
01229483900
School Website
Sandside Lodge School
Community Special School
Ages:2-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Helen Grice
Sandside Road
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 9EF
01229588825
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
Pennington C Of E School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Helen Storey
Pennington
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 0RR
01229587253
School Website
Penny Bridge C Of E School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Graham Carrick
Greenodd
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7RQ
01229861307
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
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ulverston
Station Approach, Off Princes Stree, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0DP
1.04 Miles
Kirkby-In-Furness
Marsh Side, Kirkby-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA17 7UB
4.61 Miles
Cark & Cartmel
Station Road, Cark, Cumbria, LA11 7PT
4.81 Miles
Askam
Duddon Road, Askam-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7EN
4.94 Miles
Dalton
Station Approach, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8QA
5.09 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Mckenna's Taxis
01229 582180
12 Sunderland Terr, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7JY
0.52 Miles
A2b Taxis Ltd
01229 587030
43 Devonshire Rd, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9AL
0.62 Miles
D And B Taxis
01229 586038
The Center Of Ulverston, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7AA
0.79 Miles
Priory Taxis
01229 587606
Cemetery Lodge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9HN
1.31 Miles
Ulverston Airport Services Ltd
01229 583106
22 Oakwood Drive, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9HH
1.39 Miles
Pauls Taxis
01229 586669
22 Hallfield, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9TA
1.44 Miles
Go Cabs
01229 582177
4 Ulverston Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0JB
1.81 Miles
I C Taxis
01229 582765
1 Bigland Dr, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9NU
1.82 Miles
A Star Taxis
015395 58360
11 Peddar Cottages, Grange Over Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7PJ
4.30 Miles
D And B Taxis
01229 464279
49 Queen Street, Dalton In Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8EH
4.92 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Belmont
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Canal Head
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Hart Street
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Town Bank
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Quebec Street
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Fell Street
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Stanley Street
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Union Street
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Ulverston Post Office
Collection Today available until:17:30
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Market Place
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Ulverston Post Office
Collection Today available until:17:30
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Special Mailbox:
North Lonsdale Road
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Lightburn Road
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Rydal Road
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Watery Lane
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
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
Minor Surgery Service
01229 484040
Ulverston Comm.Health Ctr
Stanley Street
Ulverston
LA12 7BT
Ulverston Health Centre (Murray)
01229 484141
Ulverston Comm.Health Ctr
Stanley Street
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7BT
Ulverston Community Health Centre
01229 484100
Ulverston Comm.Health Ctr
Stanley Street
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7BT
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Local Stores

Market Street
Market Street
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7LR
01229 582543
Store Website
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SPAR Ulverston
Oubas Hill
Ulverston
LA12 7LA
01229585030
Store Website
0.3 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Church Walk Veterinary Centre - Ulverston
St Mary'S Place
Church Walk
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7EN
01229 583675
reception@churchwalkvets.co.uk
Website
0.50 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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

Client car park

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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
2.50 miles
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Furness Veterinary Centre
131 Market Street
Dalton-In-Furness
Cumbria
LA15 8RG
01229846782
info@furnessvets.co.uk
Website
5.03 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
East View
Church Street
Broughton-In-Furness
Cumbria
LA20 6HJ
01229 716230
brownemckinney@aol.com
7.34 miles
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Disabled public access

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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 Mainsgate Road
Millom
Cumbria
LA18 4JZ
01229 716230
7.44 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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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
7.10 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
7.92 miles

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

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

Take The B5285 From Hawkshead To Far Sawrey. Continue On Through Far Sawrey And Follow The Signs To Windermere.
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
12.55 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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Tarn Hows
A Circular Walk Amongst The Trees And Around The Edge Of The Water’S Edge Of The Tarn.
LA22 0PP
12.65 miles

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