Welcome to Mungrisdale

Mungrisdale is a small village located in the northern part of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. The village is situated at the foot of the Blencathra mountain, which is one of the most popular hiking destinations in the area. Mungrisdale is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the natural beauty of the Lake District.

One of the main attractions of Mungrisdale is the Blencathra mountain, which is a popular hiking destination for both locals and tourists. The mountain offers a range of hiking trails that cater to all levels of experience, from easy walks to challenging climbs. The summit of Blencathra offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby Skiddaw mountain range. The mountain is also home to a variety of wildlife, including red squirrels, deer, and birds of prey.

In addition to hiking, Mungrisdale offers visitors a range of other outdoor activities, including fishing, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also home to a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, where visitors can sample local cuisine and enjoy a pint of ale. Mungrisdale is a charming and welcoming village that offers visitors a chance to experience the natural beauty of the Lake District and escape the stresses of modern life.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Threlkeld Cofe Primary School
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Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Abigail Jardine
Blease Road
Threlkeld
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 4RX
1768779680
School Website
Penruddock Primary School
Foundation School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Hazel Johnson
Penruddock
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 0QU
01768483278
School Website
Greystoke School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jeanette Matthews
Icold Road
Greystoke
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 0TP
01768483572
School Website
Skelton School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Sam King
Skelton
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 9SE
01768484367
School Website
Fellview Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Gillian Mcelvogue
Caldbeck
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 8HF
01697478437
School Website
St Herberts C Of E Va Primary And Nursery School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Michael Craig
Trinity Way
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 4HZ
01768773017
School Website
Keswick School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Simon Jackson
Vicarage Hill
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 5QB
01768772605
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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
Bassenthwaite Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sara Royle
Bassenthwaite
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 4QH
1768776365
School Website
Ivegill C Of E School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Matthew Trickett
Ivegill
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA4 0PA
01697473397
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Penrith
Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7JQ
9.24 Miles
Dalston
Station Road, Dalston, Cumbria, CA5 7LT
12.49 Miles
Armathwaite
Station Road, Armathwaite, Cumbria, CA4 9PL
13.15 Miles
Wigton
Station Road, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA
13.27 Miles
Lazonby And Kirkoswald
Seat Hill, Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1DL
13.59 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Derwent Taxis
017687 75585
2 Forge Close, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4NX
6.60 Miles
Davies Taxis
017687 72676
25 Helvellyn St, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4EN
7.36 Miles
Dnk Taxis
017687 74959
25 Coleridge Ct, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5QE
7.47 Miles
Keswick Taxis
017687 75585
Unit 2 High Hill, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5LU
7.59 Miles
Iains Taxis
017687 36333
Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QP
8.35 Miles
Iains Taxis
01758 736333
Rose Cottage, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QP
8.35 Miles
M And A Private Hire Glenridding
017684 82372
1 The Headlands, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0QA
8.49 Miles
Abbey Taxis Of Penrith
07789 023023
4 Castle Foundry, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7DH
9.32 Miles
A1 Acclaim Taxis
01768 866842
1 Castle Terrace, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7DW
9.38 Miles
Eden Taxis
01768 865432
39 Great Dockray, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7BN
9.44 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

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Liscow D
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Berrier D
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Scales D
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Troutbeck D
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Springfield D
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Haltcliffe D
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Threlkeld (Sdc)
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Lamonby D
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Penruddock D
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Threlkeld Quarry D
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Millhouse D
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Caldbeck Surgery
01697 478254
Caldbeck Surgery
Friar Row,Caldbeck
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 8DS
Castlehead Medical Centre
01768 772025
Castlehead Medical Centre
Ambleside Road
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 4DB
Glenridding Health Centre
01768 482297
Glenridding Health Centre
Glenridding
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 0PD
Cumbria Partnership Nhsft
01228 602000
Voreda House
Portland Place
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 7BF
Penrith Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Bridge Lane
Penrith
CA11 8HX
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Local Stores

Keswick
Main Street
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 5EF
01768 772688
Store Website
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SPAR Derwent
Penrith Road
Keswick
CA12 4JP
01768772812
Store Website
6.9 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Green Veterinary Surgery
Skelton
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 9SQ
01768 484258
vets@greenvetskelton.co.uk
Website
5.33 miles
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Paragon Veterinary Group
Townhead Veterinary Centre
Townhead Farm
Newbiggin, Stainton
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 0HT
017684 83789
townhead@paragonvet.com
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6.66 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Millcroft Veterinary Surgery
Southey Industrial Estate
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 5NR
01768 772590
vets@millcroftvets.co.uk
Website
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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
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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
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9.18 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
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Local Dog Walks

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
6.50 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.
Castlerigg Stone Circle
Castlerigg Stone Circle Stands On A Natural Plateau Providing An Excellent Panoramic View Across The Surrounding Fells. It Is Composed Of 38 Free Standing Stones, With Some Being Up To 3 Metres High. It Is One Of Britain’S Earliest Stone Circles Dating Back Between 4,000 - 5,000 Years.
CA12 5DN
7.53 miles

Keswick Is Located In The North Of The Lake District National Park And Is Well-Signposted.
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
9.81 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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Noble Knott
A Short, Circular Forest Walk With Plenty Of Woodland And Streams To Enjoy.
CA12 5TW
10.13 miles

From Keswick, Take The A66 Toward Cockermouth. Follow Signs For Braithwaite On The B5292/Whinlatter Pass. Head Through Braithwaite And On To Noble Knott Car Park On Your Left (Identified By A Green Signpost On The Road), Just Following A Lay-By To Your Right.
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
14.27 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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Buttermere
A Dog Friendly Circular Walk Around Buttermere, In The Lake District. Follow The Perimeter Of The Lake, Passing By Some Woodland And Farmland.
CA13 9XA
14.32 miles

From Keswick, Take The Honister Pass (B5289) Signposted To Buttermere.
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