Welcome to Seathwaite

Seathwaite is a small village located in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. It is situated at the head of the Borrowdale valley and is surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. The village is known for its beautiful walks and hikes, including the popular ascent of Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England. Seathwaite is also home to a number of farms and small businesses, including a tea room and a campsite.

One of the main attractions of Seathwaite is its natural beauty. The village is surrounded by some of the most stunning scenery in the Lake District, with mountains, waterfalls, and rivers all within easy reach. The Borrowdale valley is particularly popular with walkers and hikers, with a number of well-marked trails leading up into the hills. The village itself is also very picturesque, with traditional stone buildings and a small church.

Despite its small size, Seathwaite has a strong sense of community. The village is home to a number of families who have lived in the area for generations, and there is a real sense of pride in the local area. The village hall is a hub of activity, with regular events and activities for residents and visitors alike. Overall, Seathwaite is a charming and welcoming village that offers a true taste of rural life in the Lake District.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
John Ruskin School
Community School
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Peter Blackburn
Lake Road
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8EW
01539441306
School Website
Coniston C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Danielle Fitzsimons
Shepherd's Bridge
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8AL
01539441302
School Website
Broughton C Of E School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Anthony Costa
Kepplewray
Broughton In Furness
Cumbria
LA20 6BJ
01229716206
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
Thwaites School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jordan Emms
Hallthwaites
Millom
Cumbria
LA18 5HP
01229772554
School Website
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Carol Sharp
Main Street
Hawkshead
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 0NT
01539436354
School Website
Waberthwaite C Of E School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sandra Cummings
Waberthwaite
Millom
Cumbria
LA19 5YJ
01229717664
School Website
Langdale C Of E School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rachel Underwood
Chapel Stile
Great Langdale
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9JE
01539437204
School Website
Burlington C Of E School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Powell
School Road
Kirkby In Furness
Cumbria
LA17 7UH
01229889210
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
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Foxfield
Adjacent A595, Foxfield, Cumbria, LA20 6BX
6.61 Miles
Green Road
[Un-Named Lane], Near The Green, Cumbria, LA18 5HR
6.68 Miles
Kirkby-In-Furness
Marsh Side, Kirkby-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA17 7UB
8.75 Miles
Ravenglass For Eskdale
Station Hill, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW
8.94 Miles
Bootle
Church Lane, Bootle, Cumbria, LA19 5TA
9.34 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Hawkshead Private Hire Taxi
015394 36946
Main Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NT
7.75 Miles
Lakes Camper Hire
015395 30763
Devonshire Barn, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8BJ
10.01 Miles
Grasmere Taxi Services
015394 35506
2 Benfield, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9RD
10.18 Miles
Petes Taxi's
01229 774995
32 Festival Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5AN
10.35 Miles
Kevin's Taxis
015394 32371
Croftlands/Knott St, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0EB
10.39 Miles
M And V Cars
01229 773085
96 Albert St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4AD
10.48 Miles
Blueworks Private Hire
015395 31995
Foxwood Hill, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8PX
10.52 Miles
Sals Cars
01229 776367
50 King St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4EF
10.56 Miles
D And G Private Hire
01229 777399
11 Hope St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4JW
10.58 Miles
Ambleside Taxis
015394 33842
16 Kirkfield, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9HA
10.74 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

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Seathwaite
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Dunnerdale Bridge
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Ulpha General Store
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Bank End
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Broughton Mills
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Woodland
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Beckstones
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The Ghyll
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Spires
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Adams Bridge
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Old Railway Station
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Boot D
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Wraysdale House Surgery
01539 441205
Wraysdale House
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8ER
Dr Nl Hall & Dr La Wilson
Broughton Surgery
C/O The Victory Hall
Broughton-In-Furness
Cumbria
LA20 6HN
The Surgery
Foxfield Road
Broughton-In-Furness
Cumbria
LA20 6EZ
Hawkshead Surgery
Bragg Field
Hawkshead
Ambleside
LA22 0QW
Duddon Valley Medical Practice
01229 889247
Kirkby Surgery
Askew Gate
Kirkby-In-Furness
Cumbria
LA17 7TE
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Local Stores

Coniston
Yewdale Road
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8DU
01539 441247
Store Website
4.64 miles
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SPAR Coniston
Hills of Lakeland
Broughton Road
Coniston
LA21 8EN
01539441689
Store Website
4.6 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
East View
Church Street
Broughton-In-Furness
Cumbria
LA20 6HJ
01229 716230
brownemckinney@aol.com
5.43 miles
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Tynedale Farm Services (Farm Gate Vets)
Unit 1A Crakeside Business Park
Greenodd
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7RT
015315 67899
vet@farmgatevets.com
Website
9.88 miles
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Oakhill Veterinary Group
1 Church Street
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 0BU
01539 432631
10.50 miles
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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 Mainsgate Road
Millom
Cumbria
LA18 4JZ
01229 716230
10.72 miles
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Oakhill Veterinary Group
Oakhill Veterinary Centre
Lake Road
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 2EQ
01539 488555
vets@oakhillvetgroup.co.uk
Website
11.28 miles
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Church Walk Veterinary Centre - Ulverston
St Mary'S Place
Church Walk
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7EN
01229 583675
reception@churchwalkvets.co.uk
Website
11.45 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Local Dog Walks

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
4.77 miles

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

From Ambleside, Take The B5286 To Hawkshead, Following The Signs To Hawkshead Hill, The Signs For Tarn Hows.
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
7.51 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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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
8.15 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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Windermere
Windermere Lake Is 10.5 Miles Long, One Mile Wide And 220 Feet Deep, Making It The Largest Natural Lake In England. It Is Surrounded By Mountain Peaks And Villages, Including Bowness-On-Windermere.
LA22 0LR
9.87 miles

Take The B5285 From Hawkshead To Far Sawrey. Continue On Through Far Sawrey And Follow The Signs To Windermere.
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