Welcome to Martindale

Martindale is a small village located in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. The village is situated on the eastern shore of Ullswater, one of the largest lakes in the Lake District. Martindale is a peaceful and tranquil place, surrounded by stunning natural beauty. The village is home to a small community of residents, many of whom have lived in the area for generations.

Martindale is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with a range of activities available in the surrounding area. The village is surrounded by hills and mountains, providing excellent opportunities for hiking and climbing. Ullswater is also a popular destination for water sports, including kayaking, canoeing, and sailing. The lake is home to a variety of fish, including trout and pike, making it a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts.

Despite its small size, Martindale has a rich history and heritage. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 16th century. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and is a popular destination for visitors to the area. Martindale is also home to a number of traditional farms, many of which have been in the same family for generations. The village is a testament to the enduring spirit of rural life in the Lake District.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Patterdale C Of E School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Nicola Steels
Patterdale
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 0NL
01768482383
School Website
Penruddock Primary School
Foundation School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Hazel Johnson
Penruddock
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 0QU
01768483278
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
Lowther Endowed School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Carla Tickner
Hackthorpe
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 2HT
01931712344
School Website
Yanwath Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Cate Floyd
Yanwath
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 2LA
1768840739
School Website
Shap Endowed C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Katie Chappell
Shap
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 3NL
01931716274
School Website
Grasmere C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Johanna Goode
Stock Lane
Grasmere
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9SJ
01539435313
School Website
Greystoke School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jeanette Matthews
Icold Road
Greystoke
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 0TP
01768483572
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
Clifton Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Nick Page
Clifton
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 2EG
01768868817
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Penrith
Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7JQ
9.36 Miles
Windermere
Station Precinct, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH
11.57 Miles
Staveley
Station Road, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9NG
12.21 Miles
Burneside
Station Road, Burneside, Cumbria, LA9 6RD
14.03 Miles
Langwathby
Stoney Bank / A686, Langwathby, Cumbria, CA10 1NZ
14.17 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
M And A Private Hire Glenridding
017684 82372
1 The Headlands, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0QA
2.91 Miles
Grasmere Taxi Services
015394 35506
2 Benfield, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9RD
8.01 Miles
Billys Taxi Service
015394 31287
28 Kirkfield Rise, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DX
8.29 Miles
Ambleside Taxis
015394 33842
16 Kirkfield, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9HA
8.37 Miles
Kevin's Taxis
015394 32371
Croftlands/Knott St, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0EB
8.79 Miles
Pro-Limos
01768 891111
30 Clifford Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8PP
9.12 Miles
First Class Limos
01768 891111
30 Clifford Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8PP
9.12 Miles
A2b Taxis
07901 788949
7 Wetheriggs Rise, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7ET
9.32 Miles
A1 Acclaim Taxis
01768 866842
1 Castle Terrace, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7DW
9.39 Miles
Abbey Taxis Of Penrith
07789 023023
4 Castle Foundry, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7DH
9.46 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

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Martindale D
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Howtown D
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Patterdale
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Knotts Gate D
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Grisdale Bridge D
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Deepdale Bridge D
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Glenridding D
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Hartsop D
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Hollin Bush Hill D
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Watermillock Town End D
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New Church D
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Dockray D
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Hawswater D
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Matterdale Church D
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Watermillock D
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Glenridding Health Centre
01768 482297
Glenridding Health Centre
Glenridding
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 0PD
Shap Medical Practice
01931 716230
Shap Health Centre
Peggy Nut Croft, Shap
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 3LW
Grasmere Surgery
015394 32693
1 Field Foot
Grasmere
Cumbria
LA22 9TB
Ambleside Health Centre
01539 432693
Ambleside Health Centre
Rydal Road
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9BP
Birbeck Medical Group
01768 214620
Birbeck Medical Group
Penrith H/Ctr,Bridge Lane
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 8HW
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Local Stores

Shap
Main Street
Shap
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 3NE
01931 716202
Store Website
8.18 miles
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SPAR Compston Road
Compston Road
Ambleside
LA22 9DR
01539 433127
Store Website
8.6 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Paragon Veterinary Group
Townhead Veterinary Centre
Townhead Farm
Newbiggin, Stainton
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 0HT
017684 83789
townhead@paragonvet.com
Website
7.90 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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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
8.44 miles
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Tarn Farm Vets
Ground Floor Office, Unit 3
J39 Green Farm Business Park
Shap
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 3PW
01931 716024
bencowvet@gmail.com
Website
8.57 miles
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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
8.67 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Veterinary Vision Ltd
Signal House
Gillan Way
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 9BP
01768 877255
info@veterinaryvision.co.uk
Website
8.94 miles
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Disabled public access

Client car park

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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
9.36 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Local Dog Walks

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
7.84 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
8.30 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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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
8.31 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.
Location
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Skelghyll Woods
A Walk Through Woodlands, With Views Over Lake Windermere.
LA22 0DH
8.88 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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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
9.07 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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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
10.08 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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