Welcome to North Scale

North Scale is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated on the southern coast of the Irish Sea, near the town of Barrow-in-Furness. The village is known for its beautiful scenery, with views of the sea and the surrounding hills. North Scale is also home to a number of historic buildings, including St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

Despite its small size, North Scale has a rich history. The village was once an important center for shipbuilding, and played a key role in the development of the British navy. Today, the shipyards have been replaced by a number of industrial and commercial businesses, including a large oil refinery. Despite these changes, North Scale has managed to maintain its unique character and charm, and remains a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

In addition to its natural beauty and historic buildings, North Scale is also home to a number of amenities and attractions. The village has a small but vibrant community, with a number of shops, restaurants, and pubs. There are also several parks and green spaces, including the popular North Scale Beach, which is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and picnicking. Overall, North Scale is a charming and picturesque village that offers something for everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Vickerstown School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr David Holmes	Mill Lane Walney Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 3XY 1229471350
Furness College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Professor Andrew Wren	Channelside Bessemer Way Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 2PJ 1229825017 School Website
North Walney Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Russell Brown	Duddon Drive Walney Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA14 3TN 01229471781 School Website
Hindpool Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-4 Head Teacher Mrs Liane Thompson	Bath Street Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA14 5TS 01229833120 School Website
Brisbane Park Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Andrea Sweeting	Blake Street Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA14 1NY 01229833840 School Website
St James C Of E Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Jacqueline Rushton	Blake Street Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA14 1NY 01229833610 School Website
George Hastwell School Special Academy Academy Special Sponsor Led Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Slattery	Moor Tarn Lane Walney Island Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA14 3LW 01229475253 School Website
St Columbas Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire O'donnell	Church Lane Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA14 3AD 01229471522 School Website
Walney School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr John Richardson	Sandy Gap Lane Walney Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA14 3JT 01229471528 School Website
South Walney Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Ensoll	Amphitrite Street Walney Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA14 3BZ 01229471457 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barrow-In-Furness Station Approach, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5QZ 1.18 Miles

Roose Flass Lane, Roose, Cumbria, LA13 9SJ 2.41 Miles

Dalton Station Approach, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8QA 3.98 Miles

Askam Duddon Road, Askam-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7EN 5.24 Miles

Millom Station Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4AY 6.39 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Dave And Vals Airport Service 01229 839144 Bath Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5TR 0.71 Miles
Barrow Cars 01229 820005 131A Duke Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1XX 0.90 Miles
Avon Cars 01229 471471 Promenade, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3AA 1.00 Miles
1St Choice Cabs 01229 838838 6 Dalkeith Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1SP 1.09 Miles
Central Cars And Couriers 01229 870444 Slater Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1SJ 1.12 Miles
J. C. Cars 01229 870000 279 Rawlinson Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1DH 1.31 Miles
Acacia Taxis Ltd 01229 434343 54 Crellin Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1DS 1.35 Miles
City Lynx Taxis 01229 830400 105 Church Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1HA 1.37 Miles
A1 Cars Ltd 01229 838383 177 Rawlinson Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1ED 1.40 Miles
1St Choice Cabs 01229 838822 54 Ramsden St, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2HH 1.45 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
North Scale Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bay View Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Shore Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
James Freel Close Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ironworks Road Industrial Est Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Mill Lane Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Douglas Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asda Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Duke Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Stores Limited Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hartington Street Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Promenade Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Central Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ferry Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bath Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Burnett Edgar Medical Ctr 01229 474526	Burnett Edgar Medical Ctr Central Drive, Walney Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 3HY
The Family Practice 01229 402900	The Surgery 26 Hartington Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 5SL
Norwood Medical Centre 01229 402525	Norwood Medical Centre 99 Abbey Road Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 5ES
Duke Street Surgery 01229 820068	4 Duke Street Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA14 1LF
Artful Medical Centre	Artful Medical Centre Crew Building D38 B A E Systems Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 1AF

Local Stores

Plymouth Street
Plymouth St
Walney Island
Barrow In Furness
Cumbria
LA14 3AN
01229 471501
Store Website
1.07 miles

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SPAR Barrow
34 -36 Middle Field
Barrow In Furness
LA14 4BX
01229 432579
Store Website
1.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Alexander Veterinary Centre
47-49 Hartington Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 5SL 01229 836516 avcreports@alexandervets.co.uk Website 1.07 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Wild Side Vets
70 Abbey Road Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA14 5UB hello@wildsidevets.co.uk 1.14 miles

Animals Treated
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Church Walk Veterinary Centre - Barrow-In-Furness
30/32 Crellin Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 1DU 01229 829863 Website 1.32 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Grove Veterinary Centre
231-239 Rawlinson Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 1DW 01229 820402 admin@grovevets.com Website 1.35 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Only open after 1800 for prebooked appointments
Wed	08:30	19:00
Only open after 1800 for prebooked appointments. Cat only 9-10am.
Thu	08:30	19:00
Only open after 1800 for prebooked appointments
Fri	08:30	18:00
Cat only clinic by appointment Friday afternoons.
Sat	09:00	11:00
Sun	closed	closed

Furness Veterinary Centre
131 Market Street Dalton-In-Furness Cumbria LA15 8RG 01229846782 info@furnessvets.co.uk Website 4.03 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 Mainsgate Road Millom Cumbria LA18 4JZ 01229 716230 6.01 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Closed between 12:00 and 13:30
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Local Dog Walks

Sandylands Promenade And Beach
8 Whinnysty Ln Heysham Morecambe LA3 1PB 15.36 miles Sandylands, Morecambe And Heysham

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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 16.09 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.

Fleetwood Walk
76 The Esplanade Fleetwood Lancashire FY7 7BE 16.44 miles

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Gummers How
Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel Lancashire 16.97 miles Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel, Ulverston La12 8Nw

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Fleetwood Nature Reserve Walk
Nice Nature Reserve Walk In Lancashire. Nice And Secure With Lake And Green Lands. Lots Of Dog Walkers About Fleetwood Marsh Nature Reserve Jameson Road 17.53 miles Fleetwood

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Coniston (Coppermines Valley)
This Walk, Starting From The Village Of Coniston, Takes You Up Into The Spectacular Coppermines Valley And Takes In The Copper Heart Stone And Working Waterwheel. LA21 8EH 18.72 miles Head Into Coniston On The A593. Once In The Village, Take The B5285 To The Ruskin Avenue Car Park.

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