Welcome to Saltcoats

Saltcoats is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated on the western coast of the county, overlooking the Irish Sea. The village is known for its beautiful beaches, stunning views, and peaceful atmosphere. It is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a quiet and relaxing holiday.

One of the main attractions of Saltcoats is its beach. The beach is a long stretch of sand and pebbles, which is perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and relaxing. The beach is also popular with surfers, who come to ride the waves. There are several cafes and restaurants located near the beach, where visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink while taking in the stunning views.

Saltcoats is also home to several historic buildings and landmarks. The village has a rich history, and there are several buildings that date back to the 18th and 19th centuries. One of the most notable landmarks in Saltcoats is the Saltcoats Castle, which was built in the 12th century. The castle is now in ruins, but it is still an impressive sight and attracts many visitors each year. Other historic buildings in the village include the Saltcoats Hall and the Saltcoats Church.

Local Schools

School	Details
Waberthwaite C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sandra Cummings	Waberthwaite Millom Cumbria LA19 5YJ 01229717664 School Website
Seascale Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Avril Spencer	Crofthead Road Seascale Cumbria CA20 1LZ 01946728403 School Website
Gosforth C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Leanne Long	Wasdale Road Gosforth Seascale Cumbria CA20 1AZ 01946725244 School Website
St Begas C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Stellmacher	Longrigg Lane Eskdale Holmrook Cumbria CA19 1TW 01946723259 School Website
Captain Shaws C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Terentius Jackson	Main Street Bootle Millom Cumbria LA19 5TG 01229718279 School Website
Beckermet C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Birkett	Mill Lane Beckermet Cumbria CA21 2YD 01946841221 School Website
Thornhill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Sophie Mccabe	Ehen Road Thornhill Egremont Cumbria CA22 2SJ 1946820402 School Website
Bookwell Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Russell Hardy	Bookwell Egremont Cumbria CA22 2LT 01946820408 School Website
Thwaites School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jordan Emms	Hallthwaites Millom Cumbria LA18 5HP 01229772554 School Website
St Bridgets Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzanne Smith	St Bridget's Lane Egremont Cumbria CA22 2BD 01946820320 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ravenglass For Eskdale Station Hill, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW 0.46 Miles

Drigg Station Road, Drigg, Cumbria, CA19 1XW 1.62 Miles

Seascale Gosforth Road, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1QL 3.86 Miles

Sellafield Station Road, Sellafield, Cumbria, CA20 1RG 4.92 Miles

Bootle Church Lane, Bootle, Cumbria, LA19 5TA 4.93 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Downton Travel Ltd 01946 820137 33 Ashley Way Queensgate, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2JT 9.43 Miles
Merrett's Taxis 01946 815555 27 Market Pl, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2AG 9.50 Miles
Sterling Cabs 01946 823000 63 Main St, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DB 9.61 Miles
Bigrigg Cabs 01946 810024 Croftlands, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2UX 10.97 Miles
Sue's Taxi 01946 817047 Brackenridge, Cleator, Cumbria, CA23 3EA 11.25 Miles
Petes Taxi's 01229 774995 32 Festival Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5AN 11.70 Miles
Ginger Minicabs 01946 815811 23 Jacktrees Rd, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5BD 11.84 Miles
Sal's Cars 01229 776367 25 Grammers Croft, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5EJ 11.85 Miles
Door 2 Door Taxis 01946 66123 54 Leconfield Street, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5BT 12.02 Miles
M And V Cars 01229 773085 96 Albert St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4AD 12.07 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ravenglass Po Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ravenglass Station D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carleton D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Edgefield D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holmacre D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Muncaster D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Drigg Station D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Square D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mountain View D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Falcon Place Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stubble Green D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greengarth Hall D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Low Moor D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Avenue Head D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waberthwaite Post Office Collection Today available until:15:45 Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Seascale Health Centre 01946 728101	Seascale Health Centre Gosforth Road Seascale Cumbria CA20 1PN
Dr B Walker Chapel Lane 01229 718711	Bootle Surgery Chapel Lane Bootle Cumbria LA19 5UE
Copeland Pcn Services Hub 01946 820348	Westcroft House Surgery 66 Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB
Westcroft House Surgery 01946 820348	Westcroft House Surgery 66 Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB
Fellview Healthcare 01946 820203	Beech House Surgery St Bridget's Lane Egremont Cumbria CA22 2BD

Local Stores

Seascale - Gosforth Road
Gosforth Road
Seascale
Cumbria
CA20 1PR
01946 729142
Store Website
3.54 miles

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SPAR Holmrook
Esso Service Station
A595 Holmrook
Holmrook
CA19 1YG
01946724247
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
66A Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB 01946 820513 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 9.61 miles
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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
55 Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB 01946 820312 westlakelandvets@gmail.com Website 9.61 miles
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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
East View Church Street Broughton-In-Furness Cumbria LA20 6HJ 01229 716230 brownemckinney@aol.com 10.10 miles
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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 Mainsgate Road Millom Cumbria LA18 4JZ 01229 716230 12.27 miles
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Galemire Vets Limited
Galemire Cleator Moor Cumbria CA25 5QX 01946 810295 vets@galemirevets.co.uk Website 12.39 miles
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The Vet Whitehaven
Egremont Road Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 8NH hello@thevetwhitehaven.co.uk Website 13.28 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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

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 14.04 miles Head Into Coniston On The A593. Once In The Village, Take The B5285 To The Ruskin Avenue Car Park.

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Great Langdale Valley
A Circular Walk Taking In Part Of The Cumbria Way Towards Chapel Stile And Back Along The Centre Of The Valley With Stunning Scenery Of The Langdale Pikes. LA22 9JU 14.55 miles From Ambleside, Follow Signs For Coniston On The A593. Continue On The B5343 Following Signs For Great Langdale. Pass Through Chapel Stile And Continue On The Road For 3-4 Miles.

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Tarn Hows
Unnamed Road Ambleside Lancashire LA22 0PP 15.81 miles

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Tarn Hows
A Circular Walk Amongst The Trees And Around The Edge Of The Water’S Edge Of The Tarn. LA22 0PP 16.04 miles From Ambleside, Take The B5286 To Hawkshead, Following The Signs To Hawkshead Hill, The Signs For Tarn Hows.

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 16.21 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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