Welcome to Lowther

Lowther is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated in the eastern part of the Lake District National Park, and it is surrounded by beautiful landscapes and natural wonders. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the Lowther Castle, which was built in the 19th century and is now a popular tourist attraction. The castle is surrounded by beautiful gardens and parkland, which are open to the public.

Lowther is also home to a number of small businesses, including shops, cafes, and pubs. The village has a strong sense of community, and residents are proud of their heritage and traditions. There are a number of events and festivals held in Lowther throughout the year, including the Lowther Show, which is a popular agricultural show that attracts visitors from all over the country.

Despite its small size, Lowther has a rich history and culture. The village has been inhabited since Roman times, and there are a number of historic sites and landmarks in the area. The village is also home to a number of artists and craftspeople, who draw inspiration from the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside. Overall, Lowther is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Cumbria.

Local Weather

Moderate rain

Temp: 9.3°C

Feels Like: 5.8°C

Wind: 17.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Lowther Endowed School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carla Tickner	Hackthorpe Penrith Cumbria CA10 2HT 01931712344 School Website
Clifton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nick Page	Clifton Penrith Cumbria CA10 2EG 01768868817 School Website
Yanwath Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cate Floyd	Yanwath Penrith Cumbria CA10 2LA 1768840739 School Website
Hunter Hall School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Donna Vinsome	Frenchfield Penrith Cumbria CA11 8UA 01768891291 School Website
North Lakes School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mike Pincombe	Huntley Avenue Penrith Cumbria CA11 8NU 01768899876 School Website
Ullswater Community College Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Gilby	Wetheriggs Lane Penrith Cumbria CA11 8NG 01768210206 School Website
Morland Area C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Donnelly-Stott	Morland Penrith Cumbria CA10 3AT 01931714668 School Website
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Marchant	Ullswater Road Penrith Cumbria CA11 7EG 01768864621 School Website
Stainton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Dunham	Stainton Penrith Cumbria CA11 0ET 01768840673 School Website
Brunswick School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sam Waugh	Brunswick Road Penrith Cumbria CA11 7LX 01768213200 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Penrith Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7JQ 4.16 Miles

Langwathby Stoney Bank / A686, Langwathby, Cumbria, CA10 1NZ 7.09 Miles

Appleby Clifford Street, Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6TT 9.55 Miles

Lazonby And Kirkoswald Seat Hill, Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1DL 10.98 Miles

Armathwaite Station Road, Armathwaite, Cumbria, CA4 9PL 14.13 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Pro-Limos 01768 891111 30 Clifford Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8PP 3.51 Miles
First Class Limos 01768 891111 30 Clifford Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8PP 3.51 Miles
Access Taxis 01768 840629 21 Rimington Way, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8TG 3.87 Miles
A2b Taxis 07901 788949 7 Wetheriggs Rise, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7ET 3.92 Miles
Bain's Taxis 01768 866633 24 Carleton Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8JN 3.95 Miles
Ace Taxis 01768 890731 8 Apple Tree Gdns, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8WG 3.96 Miles
Town Taxis Penrith 01768 868268 24 Laburnum Way, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8UJ 4.04 Miles
A Taxis 01768 863354 14 Old London Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8JJ 4.04 Miles
A1 Acclaim Taxis 01768 866842 1 Castle Terrace, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7DW 4.06 Miles
Eden Taxis 01768 865432 39 Great Dockray, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7BN 4.15 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Birbeck Medical Group 01768 214620	Birbeck Medical Group Penrith H/Ctr,Bridge Lane Penrith Cumbria CA11 8HW
The Lakes Medical Practice 01768 214345	Penrith Health Centre Bridge Lane Penrith Cumbria CA11 8HW
Penrith Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Bridge Lane Penrith CA11 8HX
Penrith Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Bridge Lane Penrith CA11 8HX
Cumbria Partnership Nhsft 01228 602000	Voreda House Portland Place Penrith Cumbria CA11 7BF

Local Stores

Shap
Main Street
Shap
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 3NE
01931 716202
Store Website
5.40 miles

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SPAR Burrowgate
36 - 40
Burrowgate
Penrith
CA11 7TA
01768892736
Store Website
4.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Veterinary Vision Ltd
Signal House Gillan Way Penrith Cumbria CA11 9BP 01768 877255 info@veterinaryvision.co.uk Website 3.79 miles
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Frame Swift And Partners Llp
The Veterinary Centre Carleton Penrith Cumbria CA11 8TZ 01768 862454 vets@frameswiftandpartners.co.uk Website 4.03 miles
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Rowcliffe House Vets Ltd
Rowcliffe House Crown Square Penrith Cumbria CA11 7AB 01768 865661 4.09 miles

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Vets4pets Penrith Ltd
Inside Pets At Home, Unit 6 Castle Retail Park Ullswater Rd Penrith Cumbria CA11 7JQ 01768 866 540 penrith@vets4pets.com Website 4.16 miles
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The Sheep Centre
D &Amp; C Fawcett Ltd Hoghouse Hill Road Newbiggin, Stainton Penrith Cumbria CA11 0GN 01768 890935 enquiries@sheepbreeding.co.uk Website 4.88 miles

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Paragon Veterinary Group
Townhead Veterinary Centre Townhead Farm Newbiggin, Stainton Penrith Cumbria CA11 0HT 017684 83789 townhead@paragonvet.com Website 5.39 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Holcombe Hill
The Walk Starts From A Public Footpath Opposite A Free Carpark Down From The Shoulder Of Mutton Pub. The Path Leads To A Cobbled Road, Take A Right And Then A Left To Go Up The Hill. There Is A Open Flat Incline Path For Wheel Chairs And Prams Etc. At The Top Of The Hill Is Peel Tower, On Some Days You Can Go Up It. Otherwise At The Top Is Marshy And Can Be Windy And Damp. Beautiful Heather And Scenery To Be Enjoyed. Approx An Hour And Half Walk. Fir Bank Skirsgill Ln Eamont Bridge Penrith CA10 2BQ 3.32 miles 300 Yards Down From Shoulder Of Mutton Theres Is A Small Car Park . On The Other Side Of The Road There Is A Public Footpath That Leads To A Cobble Road. Follow Up The Hill.

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

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Grasmere
Grasmere Is One Of The Smaller Lakes In The Lake District And Gives Its Name To The Village Of Grasmere, Which Lies Immediately To The North Of The Lake. This Walk Follows Beside Rivers And Grasmere Lake, Offering Stunning Scenery. LA22 9SE 15.69 miles Take The A591 From Ambleside In The Direction Of Keswick. Just After You Pas Through Pydal, Park At White Moss Car Park, Just Off The Left Hand Side Of The Road.

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Skelghyll Woods
A Walk Through Woodlands, With Views Over Lake Windermere. LA22 0DH 15.73 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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Easedale Tarn
Easedale Tarn Is A Tarn In The Centre Of The Lake District, About Two Miles West Of The Village Of Grasmere. On This Walk, You Will Experience Stunning Scenery. The Walk Consists Of A Gradual Hill For Some Of It, But Has Rewarding Views On A Clear Day. LA22 9TA 15.84 miles From Ambleside, Take The A591 Towards Keswick And Follow The Signs For Grasmere. Turn Onto The B5287. There Is A Car Park Down A Left Turn (Signposted) Called Broadgate Meadow.

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Latrigg
A Circular Walk On One Of The Lowest Fells In The Lake District. This Walk Provides Outstanding Views Over Keswick And The Surrounding Area, Including Derwent Water And Bassenthwaite Lake. CA12 4PH 16.56 miles From Keswick, Take The A591 To Carlisle. After The First Roundabout, Take The First Right Turn To Skiddaw. The Car Park Is At The End Of The Narrow Road.

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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