Welcome to Hincaster

Hincaster is a small village located in the South Lakeland district of Cumbria, England. The village is situated on the A590 road, which connects the towns of Kendal and Barrow-in-Furness. Hincaster is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who want to explore the Lake District National Park.

One of the main attractions in Hincaster is the Hincaster Tunnel, which is a disused railway tunnel that was built in the 19th century. The tunnel is over 1,000 feet long and is now used as a bat roost. Visitors can take a guided tour of the tunnel and learn about the history of the railway line that used to run through it. The tunnel is also home to a variety of wildlife, including bats, owls, and badgers.

Another popular attraction in Hincaster is the Hincaster Parish Church, which is dedicated to St. Mary. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. The church has a beautiful interior, with stained glass windows and a wooden roof. Visitors can also see the church's ancient font, which is believed to date back to the 12th century. The church is open to visitors throughout the year and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Levens C Of E School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Jane Farraday
Church Road Levens
Levens
Kendal
Cumbria
LA8 8PU
01539560694
School Website
Crosscrake C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Linda Fletcher
Stainton
Kendal
Cumbria
LA8 0LB
01539560410
School Website
Dallam School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Steven Henneberry
Milnthorpe
Cumbria
LA7 7DD
01539565165
School Website
St Patricks C Of E School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Suzanne Edmondson
Gatebeck Road
Endmoor
Kendal
Cumbria
LA8 0HH
01539567388
School Website
Milnthorpe Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Andrew Hyde
Firs Road
Milnthorpe
Cumbria
LA7 7QF
01539562344
School Website
Wings School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:10-17
Head Teacher
Mr Donagh Mckillop
Whassett
Milnthorpe
Cumbria
Milnthorpe
Cumbria
LA7 7DN
1539562006
School Website
Appletree School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:6-12
Head Teacher
Mr Rowan Knapton
Natland
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 7QS
1539560253
School Website
St Marks C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Peter Barfoot
Oxenholme Lane
Natland
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 7QH
01539560719
School Website
Beetham C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Abi Johnson
Stanley Street
Beetham
Milnthorpe
Cumbria
LA7 7AS
01539562515
School Website
Storth C Of E School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Simon Brabant
Storth Road
Storth
Milnthorpe
Cumbria
LA7 7JA
01539562517
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Oxenholme Lake District
Oxenholme Road, Oxenholme, Cumbria, LA9 7HF
3.64 Miles
Arnside
Station Road, Arnside, Cumbria, LA5 0HQ
4.69 Miles
Kendal
Station Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BT
5.29 Miles
Silverdale
Red Bridge Lane, Silverdale, Lancashire, LA5 0SW
6.37 Miles
Burneside
Station Road, Burneside, Cumbria, LA9 6RD
6.83 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Swish Travel
015395 67659
4 Main Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0EU
1.79 Miles
Airports Northwest
015395 67659
4 Main Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0EU
1.79 Miles
Aceofmace Taxis
015395 61580
Wildrose Endmoor, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0EW
1.82 Miles
Kent Estuary Travel
015395 62917
2A Beetham Rd, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7QR
2.29 Miles
Woodclose Private Hire
015395 63303
Wood Close Haverbrack, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7AJ
3.36 Miles
Adl Travel
01539 736391
7 Helmside Gardens, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7HN
3.46 Miles
Bela Cars
015395 64610
9 Shaw Green, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7JB
3.59 Miles
Windermere Station Taxis
07971 474725
Langdale Crest, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7JG
3.67 Miles
Airports Northwest
015395 67659
Rowsley, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7JQ
3.68 Miles
Atlas Taxis
01539 729991
8 The Ct, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7RS
3.71 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

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Hincaster
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Leasgill
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Deepthwaite
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Stainton
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Heversham
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Sedgwick
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Levens
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Causeway End
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Strickland Arms
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Ackenthwaite D
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Endmoor
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Owlet Ash D
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Park View Surgery
01539 715555
Park View Surgery
Haverslatt Lane
Milnthorpe
Cumbria
LA7 7PS
Cumbria And Morecambe Bay Bcsc
01539 732288
Westmorland General Hospital
Burton Road
Kendal
LA9 7RG
The James Cochrane Pract.
01539 718080
James Cochrane Practice
Burton Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 7HR
Dr Howse
01539 722124
Helme Chase Surgery
Burton Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 7HR
Captain French Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service
The Gillinggate Centre
Gillinggate
Kendal
LA9 4JE
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Local Stores

Emsgate Lane - Silverdale
12 Emsgate Lane
Silverdale
Carnforth
Lancashire
LA5 0RA
01524 701339
Store Website
6.70 miles
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SPAR Milnthorpe
13-17 Beetham Road
Milnthorpe
LA7 7QL
01539 562 784
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bay Vets Ltd
12 The Square
Milnthorpe
Cumbria
LA7 7QJ
01539 562770
info@bayvets.co.uk
Website
2.15 miles
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Open at weekends

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Kentdale Referrals
Unit 2B
Moss End Business Village
Crooklands
Milnthorpe
Cumbria
LA7 7NU
015395 67241
reception@kentdalevets.co.uk
Website
2.30 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

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Farm Gate Veterinary Services Ltd
Unit 2B
J36 Rural Auction Centre
Crooklands
Milnthorpe
Cumbria
LA7 7FP
01539 567 899
vet@farmgatevets.com
Website
2.32 miles
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North West Equine Vets
Crabtree Farm
Cow Brow
Carnforth
Lancashire
LA6 1PJ
0808 1685580
office@nwev.co.uk
Website
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Yan Farm Health Ltd
The Workshop
Bleaze Farm
Old Hutton
Kendal
Cumbria
LA8 0LU
01539 327000
office@yanfarmhealth.co.uk
Website
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Westmorland Veterinary Group
Riverside Business Park
Natland Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 7SX
01539 722692
office@westmorland-vets.co.uk
Website
4.01 miles
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Open at weekends

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Local Dog Walks

Hyning Scout Wood
This Is A Small Woodland Area Where You Can Easily Spend A Good Hour Or So Walking Your Dogs. For Some Dogs I Would Recommend Leads Or Longlines As The Forest Is Surrounded By A Busy Road And Farmers' Fields That Sometimes Contain Livestock. There Are Plenty Of Different Routes To Take In This Forest Making For Some Interesting Walks, Although It Can Get Very Muddy In Autumn And Winter! Depending On Which Routes You Take It Can Be Quite Hilly And Treacherous Under Foot So Care Should Be Taken.
Hyning Rd
Lancashire
7.01 miles

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

Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel, Ulverston La12 8Nw
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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
7.75 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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High Dam
High Dam Is A Picturesque Tarn Close To Finsthwaite And Lakeside At The Southern End Of Windermere.
LA12 8BJ
8.99 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.
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
10.15 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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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
10.41 miles

Take The B5285 From Hawkshead To Far Sawrey. Continue On Through Far Sawrey And Follow The Signs To Windermere.
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