Welcome to Strands

Strands is a small hamlet located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated in the northern part of the county, near the border with Scotland. The hamlet is known for its picturesque location, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green forests. It is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the natural beauty of the area.

One of the main attractions of Strands is its proximity to the Lake District National Park. The park is home to some of the most stunning landscapes in the country, including mountains, lakes, and forests. Visitors to Strands can easily access the park and explore its many hiking trails, scenic drives, and picturesque villages. The park is also home to a wide variety of wildlife, including red deer, otters, and ospreys.

Another notable feature of Strands is its rich history. The hamlet has been inhabited for centuries, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks in the area. One of the most famous is the ruins of the 12th-century Lanercost Priory, which is located just a few miles from Strands. The priory was once a major religious center and played an important role in the history of the region. Today, visitors can explore the ruins and learn about the history of the priory and the people who lived there.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 10.3°C

Feels Like: 6.4°C

Wind: 25.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Thwaites School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jordan Emms	Hallthwaites Millom Cumbria LA18 5HP 01229772554 School Website
Millom School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Savidge	Salthouse Road Millom Cumbria LA18 5AB 01229772300 School Website
St James Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nerissa Nicholas	Lonsdale Road Millom Cumbria LA18 4AS 01229772731 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
Parkview Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-4 Head Teacher Mrs Rhiannon Hughes	St George's Road Millom Cumbria LA18 4JE 01229772840 School Website
Millom Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Deborah Wilson	Lapstone Road Millom Cumbria LA18 4LP 01229772679 School Website
Black Combe Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Dennison	Moor Road Millom Cumbria LA18 5DT 01229772862 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
Haverigg Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mel Narongchai	Atkinson Street Haverigg Millom Cumbria LA18 4HA 01229772502 School Website
Ireleth St Peters C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Rachael Mcfarlane	Kirkby Road Ireleth Askam In Furness Cumbria LA16 7EY 01229462753 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Green Road [Un-Named Lane], Near The Green, Cumbria, LA18 5HR 1.21 Miles

Foxfield Adjacent A595, Foxfield, Cumbria, LA20 6BX 1.79 Miles

Millom Station Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4AY 2.46 Miles

Kirkby-In-Furness Marsh Side, Kirkby-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA17 7UB 2.89 Miles

Silecroft Main Street, Silecroft, Cumbria, LA18 5LP 3.56 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Petes Taxi's 01229 774995 32 Festival Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5AN 2.46 Miles
M And V Cars 01229 773085 96 Albert St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4AD 2.61 Miles
Sals Cars 01229 776367 50 King St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4EF 2.70 Miles
D And G Private Hire 01229 777399 11 Hope St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4JW 2.75 Miles
Sal's Cars 01229 776367 25 Grammers Croft, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5EJ 2.96 Miles
Andy Travel 01229 462309 8 Elliscales Av, Dalton In Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8BW 6.69 Miles
Dalton Airport Services Ltd 01229 466743 Chapel Street, Dalton In Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8SL 6.79 Miles
D And B Taxis 01229 464279 49 Queen Street, Dalton In Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8EH 6.81 Miles
Go Cabs 01229 582177 4 Ulverston Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0JB 6.91 Miles
Travel Xpress Taxis Dalton 01229 466333 Beckside Road, Dalton In Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8DZ 7.04 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Strands Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor House Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Field View Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lady Hall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadgate Farm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Foxfield Prince Of Wales Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ash House Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huddleston Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lonsdale Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Finch Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holborn Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wellington Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Millom Delivery Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Duddon Bridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery	Foxfield Road Broughton-In-Furness Cumbria LA20 6EZ
Dr Nl Hall & Dr La Wilson	Broughton Surgery C/O The Victory Hall Broughton-In-Furness Cumbria LA20 6HN
Waterloo House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Lapstone Road Millom LA18 4BY
Waterloo House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Lapstone Road Millom LA18 4BY
Waterloo House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Lapstone Road Millom LA18 4BY

Local Stores

Askam
Duke Street
Askam-In-Furness
Cumbria
LA16 7AA
01229 462503
shop.4588@coop.co.uk
Store Website
4.47 miles

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SPAR Millom
Duke Street
Millom
LA18 5BB
01229 773771
Store Website
2.6 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 2.64 miles
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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 Mainsgate Road Millom Cumbria LA18 4JZ 01229 716230 2.85 miles
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Furness Veterinary Centre
131 Market Street Dalton-In-Furness Cumbria LA15 8RG 01229846782 info@furnessvets.co.uk Website 6.91 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 7.31 miles
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Alexander Vets Ulverston
Victoria Road Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0BY 01229 582900 info@alexandervets.co.uk Website 7.43 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 8.12 miles

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

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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 11.64 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.

Gummers How
Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel Lancashire 12.92 miles Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel, Ulverston La12 8Nw

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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 13.19 miles From Ambleside, Take The B5286 To Hawkshead, Following The Signs To Hawkshead Hill, The Signs For Tarn Hows.

Tarn Hows
Unnamed Road Ambleside Lancashire LA22 0PP 13.40 miles

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

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.6°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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