Welcome to High Wray

High Wray is a small village located in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. The village is situated on the western shore of Lake Windermere and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. High Wray is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the stunning scenery and outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and water sports.

One of the main attractions in High Wray is Wray Castle, a Gothic Revival style castle built in the 19th century. The castle is now owned by the National Trust and is open to the public. Visitors can explore the castle's rooms and learn about its history, as well as enjoy the beautiful gardens and grounds. Wray Castle is also a popular venue for weddings and events.

High Wray is also home to a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, serving locally sourced food and drink. The village has a strong community spirit and hosts a range of events throughout the year, including a popular annual village show. High Wray is a peaceful and picturesque village, offering visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy the natural beauty of the Lake District.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 3.4°C

Feels Like: 1.9°C

Wind: 3.8 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School Details
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Carol Sharp
Main Street
Hawkshead
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 0NT
01539436354
School Website
The Lakes School
Community School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Sharon Rainey
Troutbeck Bridge
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 1HW
01539440810
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
Goodly Dale Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Cheryl Johnston
Lake Road
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 2JX
01539446946
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
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
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
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
John Ruskin School
Community School
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Peter Blackburn
Lake Road
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8EW
01539441306
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
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Windermere
Station Precinct, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH
2.74 Miles
Staveley
Station Road, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9NG
6.16 Miles
Burneside
Station Road, Burneside, Cumbria, LA9 6RD
8.49 Miles
Kendal
Station Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BT
10.05 Miles
Oxenholme Lake District
Oxenholme Road, Oxenholme, Cumbria, LA9 7HF
11.60 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Hawkshead Private Hire Taxi
015394 36946
Main Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NT
1.73 Miles
Pegasus Taxis And Travel
015394 48899
Flat 1, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AS
2.60 Miles
Kevin's Taxis
015394 32371
Croftlands/Knott St, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0EB
2.66 Miles
Lakes Taxis
015394 46777
Unit 5/Victoria St, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AD
2.67 Miles
Heath's Taxis
015394 48946
North Terrace, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AU
2.69 Miles
Lakes Taxis
015394 44055
1 A Belsfield Terrace, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3EQ
2.73 Miles
Windermere Taxis
015394 44144
10 Oak Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1EN
2.73 Miles
Ashley Vinall Taxis
015394 88577
12 Helm Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AY
2.77 Miles
Abacus Taxis
015394 88285
11 Upper Oak St, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2LB
2.87 Miles
Bowness Taxis
015394 46664
28, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2LJ
2.93 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
High Wray
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Wray Castle
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Outgate
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Colthouse
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Merewood
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Pullwoods
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Low Wood
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Hawkshead Hall D
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Hawkshead Post Office
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Calgarth D
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Troutbeck Bridge
Collection Today available until:16:30
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Borwick Ground
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Waterhead
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Rogerground D
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Local GP Practices

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

Hawkshead
Main Street
Hawkshead
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 0NZ
01539 436244
Store Website
1.66 miles
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SPAR Troutbeck Bridge
Troutbeck Bridge Services
Troutbeck Bridge
Troutbeck Bridge
Windermere
LA23 1HS
01539 446341
Store Website
2.0 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
2.69 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
2.76 miles
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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
9.94 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

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

Disabled public access

Client car park

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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
10.07 miles
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Dogs

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

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

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Dogs

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Local Dog Walks

Tarn Hows
A Circular Walk Amongst The Trees And Around The Edge Of The Water’S Edge Of The Tarn.
LA22 0PP
2.34 miles

From Ambleside, Take The B5286 To Hawkshead, Following The Signs To Hawkshead Hill, The Signs For Tarn Hows.
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
2.48 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
2.52 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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Ambleside
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LA22 0PP
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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
4.03 miles

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

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