Welcome to Slack Head

Slack Head is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated in the northern part of the county, near the border with Scotland. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the stunning scenery and peaceful atmosphere.

One of the main attractions of Slack Head is its proximity to the Lake District National Park. The park is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the UK, including mountains, lakes, and forests. Visitors to Slack Head can easily access the park and explore its many hiking trails, cycling routes, and water activities. The village is also close to Hadrian's Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that attracts thousands of visitors each year.

Despite its small size, Slack Head has a rich history and culture. The village is home to several historic buildings, including a 12th-century church and a 17th-century manor house. The local community is proud of its heritage and works hard to preserve it. Visitors to Slack Head can learn about the village's history by visiting its museums and galleries, or by attending one of its many cultural events and festivals. Overall, Slack Head is a charming and welcoming village that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the beauty and history of Cumbria.

Local Schools

School	Details
Beetham C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Abi Johnson	Stanley Street Beetham Milnthorpe Cumbria LA7 7AS 01539562515 School Website
Storth C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Brabant	Storth Road Storth Milnthorpe Cumbria LA7 7JA 01539562517 School Website
Milnthorpe Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Hyde	Firs Road Milnthorpe Cumbria LA7 7QF 01539562344 School Website
Wings School Other Independent Special School Ages:10-17 Head Teacher Mr Donagh Mckillop	Whassett Milnthorpe Cumbria Milnthorpe Cumbria LA7 7DN 1539562006 School Website
Dallam School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Steven Henneberry	Milnthorpe Cumbria LA7 7DD 01539565165 School Website
Prospect House Other Independent School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Eve Elliott	Birch Cottage Moss Lane Off Eight Acre Lane Yealand Redmayne Carnforth Lancashire LA5 9TG 1524382474
Holme Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Craig Dewar-Willox	North Road Holme Carnforth Cumbria LA6 1QA 01524781205 School Website
Arnside National Cofe School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Nick Sharp	Church Hill Arnside Carnforth Lancashire LA5 0DW 1524761159 School Website
Yealand Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Katrina Gale	Footeran Lane Yealand Redmayne Carnforth Lancashire LA5 9SU 01524781360 School Website
Burton Morewood C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Wilson	Main Street Burton Carnforth Cumbria LA6 1ND 01524781627 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Arnside Station Road, Arnside, Cumbria, LA5 0HQ 1.97 Miles

Silverdale Red Bridge Lane, Silverdale, Lancashire, LA5 0SW 2.76 Miles

Grange-Over-Sands Station Square, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6EH 5.12 Miles

Carnforth Market Street, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9ET 5.24 Miles

Kents Bank Kentsford Road, Kents Bank, Cumbria, LA11 7BG 6.45 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Woodclose Private Hire 015395 63303 Wood Close Haverbrack, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7AJ 0.62 Miles
Bela Cars 015395 64610 9 Shaw Green, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7JB 1.26 Miles
Airports Northwest 015395 67659 Rowsley, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7JQ 1.29 Miles
Kent Estuary Travel 015395 62917 2A Beetham Rd, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7QR 1.37 Miles
Windermere Station Taxis 07971 474725 Langdale Crest, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7JG 1.38 Miles
Brantwood Private Hire 01524 762310 18 Nuns Avenue, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7JX 1.39 Miles
Arnside Private Hire 01524 761938 109 Silverdale Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0EH 2.28 Miles
Burton Taxi 01524 782842 63 St James Dr, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 1HY 2.59 Miles
Chelle's Cabs 07816 353184 7 Westover Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9QT 4.25 Miles
Churchill Historic Cars 01524 734883 12 Church Hill Avenue, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9NU 4.29 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Slackhead Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Rd Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hale Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Haverbrack Collection Today available until:10:45 Weekday Last Collection:11:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Four Lane Ends D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Willows D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carr Bank D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Storth Post Office Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Nuns Avenue Keasdale Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Firs Road D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandside Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whasset Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Haverflatts Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Owlet Ash D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holme Post Office Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Park View Surgery 01539 715555	Park View Surgery Haverslatt Lane Milnthorpe Cumbria LA7 7PS
Arnside Medical Practice	Orchard Road Arnside Carnforth LA5 0DP
Silverdale Surgery	20A Emesgate Lane Silverdale Carnforth LA5 0RA
Carnforth Clinic Ground Floor - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Carnforth Clinic Market Street Carnforth LA5 9JU
Carnforth Clinic Ground Floor - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Carnforth Clinic Market Street Carnforth LA5 9JU

Local Stores

Emsgate Lane - Silverdale
12 Emsgate Lane
Silverdale
Carnforth
Lancashire
LA5 0RA
01524 701339
Store Website
3.23 miles

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SPAR Milnthorpe
13-17 Beetham Road
Milnthorpe
LA7 7QL
01539 562 784
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bay Vets Ltd
12 The Square Milnthorpe Cumbria LA7 7QJ 01539 562770 info@bayvets.co.uk Website 1.49 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Kentdale Referrals
Unit 2B Moss End Business Village Crooklands Milnthorpe Cumbria LA7 7NU 015395 67241 reception@kentdalevets.co.uk Website 3.14 miles
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Farm Gate Veterinary Services Ltd
Unit 2B J36 Rural Auction Centre Crooklands Milnthorpe Cumbria LA7 7FP 01539 567 899 vet@farmgatevets.com Website 3.28 miles
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Carnforth Pet Care
Unit 3 Greenlands Farm Village Tewitfield Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1JH 01524 805072 info@carnforthpetcare.com Website 3.74 miles
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North West Equine Vets
Crabtree Farm Cow Brow Carnforth Lancashire LA6 1PJ 0808 1685580 office@nwev.co.uk Website 3.95 miles

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Archway Veterinary Practice (S Cumbria) Ltd
Crag Court Lindale Hill Lindale Grange-Over-Sands Cumbria LA11 6LU 015395 32669 reception@archway-vets.com Website 4.93 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Hyning Scout Wood
This Is A Small Woodland Area Where You Can Easily Spend A Good Hour Or So Walking Your Dogs. For Some Dogs I Would Recommend Leads Or Longlines As The Forest Is Surrounded By A Busy Road And Farmers' Fields That Sometimes Contain Livestock. There Are Plenty Of Different Routes To Take In This Forest Making For Some Interesting Walks, Although It Can Get Very Muddy In Autumn And Winter! Depending On Which Routes You Take It Can Be Quite Hilly And Treacherous Under Foot So Care Should Be Taken. Hyning Rd Lancashire 3.53 miles

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Warton Crag
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Warton Crag, Carnforth, Lancashire. Starting At The Crag, The Walk Heads Up And Around To The Top Of The Crag, Passing The Rocking Stones And Warton Crag Summit And Into The Surrounding Woods. LA5 9RY 4.14 miles From East Lancashire Follow The M6 To Junction 35 Then Follow The A6 To The Traffic Lights In The Centre Of Carnforth. Turn Right And Follow The Road To Reach Warton On The Right. Look For The George Washington Pub To See A Car Park On The Left.

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Bolton Le Sands
You Can Follow The Path Or Venture Across The Marsh To The Beach. There Are Well Trodden Paths Out To The Beach At Low Tide As Well. It Has Views Across The Bay And The Peninsula. The Bay View Garden Centre Cafe (The Potting Shed) Has A Dog Friendly Section Undercover And The Garden Centre Is Dog Friendly With A Small Seating Area At The Back. 49-53 Mill Ln Bolton-Le-Sands Carnforth LA5 8EU 6.55 miles Past Hest Bank And Into Bolton -Le-Sands, Follow The Signs To Bay View Garden Centre. If You Continue Down The Road You Will Come To A Small Parking Area Across From This Horse Pastures.

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Gummers How
Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel Lancashire 8.40 miles Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel, Ulverston La12 8Nw

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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 9.56 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.

Williamson Park
Williamson Park Is Home To The Iconic Ashton Memorial And Holds 54 Acres Of Parkland With Woodland Walks And Excellent Views Over The City Of Lancaster And Across To Morecambe Bay. Lancashire LA1 1UX 11.06 miles Leave The M6 At Junction 33 Or 34 And Follow Signs For Lancaster City Centre. Once In The City Follow Tourist Information Signs For ‘Ashton Memorial’ Or ‘Butterfly House’.

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