Welcome to Selside

Selside is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated in the Lake District National Park, which is known for its stunning natural beauty and picturesque landscapes. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green forests, and crystal-clear lakes, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

One of the main attractions of Selside is its proximity to the famous Lake Windermere, which is the largest natural lake in England. Visitors can enjoy a range of water-based activities such as boating, fishing, and swimming, or simply take a leisurely stroll along the lake's shoreline. The village is also home to several historic buildings, including the St. Thomas Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

Despite its small size, Selside has a vibrant community and a range of amenities, including a local pub, a village hall, and a post office. The village is also well-connected to the rest of Cumbria, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Lake District or an active holiday filled with outdoor adventures, Selside is the perfect destination.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Patterdale C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Steels	Patterdale Penrith Cumbria CA11 0NL 01768482383 School Website
Staveley C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lisa Strange	Brow Lane Staveley Kendal Cumbria LA8 9PH 01539821218 School Website
Cairn Education Cic Other Independent Special School Ages:11-25 Head Teacher Mrs Lucie Kelly	The Tavern 63 Main Street Staveley Cumbria LA8 9LN 1539822304 School Website
Lowther Endowed School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carla Tickner	Hackthorpe Penrith Cumbria CA10 2HT 01931712344 School Website
Selside Endowed C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr June Lowther	Selside Kendal Cumbria LA8 9LB 01539823649 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
Crosby Ravensworth C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Duncan Priestley	Crosby Ravensworth Penrith Cumbria CA10 3JJ 01931715265 School Website
Orton C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Emma Pomfret	Orton Penrith Cumbria CA10 3RG 01539624268 School Website
Windermere School And Windermere Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr Thomas Hill	Patterdale Road Browhead Windermere Cumbria LA23 1NW 01539446164 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Staveley Station Road, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9NG 8.39 Miles

Windermere Station Precinct, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH 9.15 Miles

Burneside Station Road, Burneside, Cumbria, LA9 6RD 9.65 Miles

Kendal Station Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BT 11.32 Miles

Penrith Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7JQ 11.71 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
M And A Private Hire Glenridding 017684 82372 1 The Headlands, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0QA 7.51 Miles
Billys Taxi Service 015394 31287 28 Kirkfield Rise, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DX 7.97 Miles
Ambleside Taxis 015394 33842 16 Kirkfield, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9HA 8.06 Miles
Kevin's Taxis 015394 32371 Croftlands/Knott St, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0EB 8.41 Miles
Lakes Taxis 015394 46777 Unit 5/Victoria St, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AD 9.20 Miles
Bowness Taxis 015394 46664 28, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2LJ 9.31 Miles
Abacus Taxis 015394 88285 11 Upper Oak St, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2LB 9.35 Miles
Windermere Taxis 015394 44144 10 Oak Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1EN 9.36 Miles
Grasmere Taxi Services 015394 35506 2 Benfield, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9RD 9.57 Miles
Pegasus Taxis And Travel 015394 48899 Flat 1, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AS 10.23 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hawswater D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Bampton D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bampton Grange D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greenhead No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kentmere Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Greyhound Inn D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roughill Tarn Gate D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gayle Avenue Shap D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shap North End D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Longsleddale Church No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Shap Medical Practice 01931 716230	Shap Health Centre Peggy Nut Croft, Shap Penrith Cumbria CA10 3LW
Glenridding Health Centre 01768 482297	Glenridding Health Centre Glenridding Penrith Cumbria CA11 0PD
Ambleside Health Centre 01539 432693	Ambleside Health Centre Rydal Road Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9BP
Dr Dunning - Orton Surgery	Orton Surgery Market Hall Orton Penrith Cumbria CA10 3RQ
Dr Burns P & Partners	Staveley Surgery 9 Crook Road Staveley Kendal Cumbria LA8 9NG

Local Stores

Shap
Main Street
Shap
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 3NE
01931 716202
Store Website
5.15 miles

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SPAR Staveley
51-53
Main Street
Staveley
Kendal
LA8 9LN
01539 821423
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Tarn Farm Vets
Ground Floor Office, Unit 3 J39 Green Farm Business Park Shap Penrith Cumbria CA10 3PW 01931 716024 bencowvet@gmail.com Website 5.08 miles
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Oakhill Veterinary Group
1 Church Street Ambleside Cumbria LA22 0BU 01539 432631 8.30 miles

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Oakhill Veterinary Group
Oakhill Veterinary Centre Lake Road Windermere Cumbria LA23 2EQ 01539 488555 vets@oakhillvetgroup.co.uk Website 9.76 miles
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Companion Care (Kendal) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 4, South Lakeland Retail Park Kingston Lisle Kendal Cumbria LA9 6DU 01539742910 kendal@vets4pets.com 10.72 miles

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Forrest Home Vets
Moresdale Hall East Lambrigg Kendal Cumbria LA8 0DH 01539 824707 admin@forresthomevets.com Website 11.16 miles

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Highgate Vets At Beezon Road
Unit 1 Beezon Road Trading Estate Beezon Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 6BW 01539 887988 enquiries@highgate-vets.co.uk Website 11.24 miles
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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 8.30 miles From Ableside, Take The A591 Towards Grasmere And Turn Left To Follow The Sign For Rydal Hall.

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Skelghyll Woods
A Walk Through Woodlands, With Views Over Lake Windermere. LA22 0DH 8.37 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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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 9.22 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 9.78 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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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 10.93 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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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 11.08 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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