Welcome to Swallohurst

Swallohurst 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, with rolling hills and lush green fields. It is a peaceful and quiet place, perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

The village of Swallohurst has a rich history, dating back to the medieval period. It was once a thriving market town, with a number of shops and businesses. Today, the village is much quieter, but it still retains its charm and character. There are a number of historic buildings in the village, including a 14th-century church and a number of old cottages and farmhouses.

Despite its small size, Swallohurst has a strong sense of community. The villagers are friendly and welcoming, and there are a number of community events and activities throughout the year. These include a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a number of local sports teams and clubs. Overall, Swallohurst is a wonderful place to live or visit, with its beautiful countryside, rich history, and strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 9.9°C

Feels Like: 8°C

Wind: 8.1 MPH

Wind Dir: ESE

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
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
Thwaites School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jordan Emms	Hallthwaites Millom Cumbria LA18 5HP 01229772554 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
Seascale Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Avril Spencer	Crofthead Road Seascale Cumbria CA20 1LZ 01946728403 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
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
Millom School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Savidge	Salthouse Road Millom Cumbria LA18 5AB 01229772300 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
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bootle Church Lane, Bootle, Cumbria, LA19 5TA 1.15 Miles

Ravenglass For Eskdale Station Hill, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW 3.58 Miles

Drigg Station Road, Drigg, Cumbria, CA19 1XW 5.47 Miles

Silecroft Main Street, Silecroft, Cumbria, LA18 5LP 5.97 Miles

Green Road [Un-Named Lane], Near The Green, Cumbria, LA18 5HR 6.58 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Petes Taxi's 01229 774995 32 Festival Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5AN 7.90 Miles
Sal's Cars 01229 776367 25 Grammers Croft, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5EJ 8.02 Miles
M And V Cars 01229 773085 96 Albert St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4AD 8.29 Miles
Sals Cars 01229 776367 50 King St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4EF 8.46 Miles
D And G Private Hire 01229 777399 11 Hope St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4JW 8.58 Miles
Andy Travel 01229 462309 8 Elliscales Av, Dalton In Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8BW 13.08 Miles
Dalton Airport Services Ltd 01229 466743 Chapel Street, Dalton In Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8SL 13.26 Miles
Downton Travel Ltd 01946 820137 33 Ashley Way Queensgate, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2JT 13.27 Miles
D And B Taxis 01229 464279 49 Queen Street, Dalton In Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8EH 13.30 Miles
Merrett's Taxis 01946 815555 27 Market Pl, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2AG 13.36 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Swallow Hurst Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hyce Moor Way Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Monks Moor Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bootle Station Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waberthwaite Post Office Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Summerhill Estate Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bootle Post Office Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Falcon Place Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broad Oak D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ravenglass Po Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ravenglass Station D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Muncaster D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitbeck Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carleton D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mountain View D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr B Walker Chapel Lane 01229 718711	Bootle Surgery Chapel Lane Bootle Cumbria LA19 5UE
Seascale Health Centre 01946 728101	Seascale Health Centre Gosforth Road Seascale Cumbria CA20 1PN
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
Waterloo House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Lapstone Road Millom LA18 4BY

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Holmrook
Esso Service Station
A595 Holmrook
Holmrook
CA19 1YG
01946724247
Store Website
5.3 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 7.31 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 Mainsgate Road Millom Cumbria LA18 4JZ 01229 716230 8.48 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Furness Veterinary Centre
131 Market Street Dalton-In-Furness Cumbria LA15 8RG 01229846782 info@furnessvets.co.uk Website 13.37 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
55 Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB 01946 820312 westlakelandvets@gmail.com Website 13.47 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
66A Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB 01946 820513 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 13.47 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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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 14.09 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	closed	closed

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 13.41 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 15.38 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 15.49 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 15.56 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 16.58 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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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 16.72 miles From Keswick, Take The Honister Pass (B5289) Signposted To Buttermere.

Weather Forecast

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	13.2°C	11.2°C	9.8°C	9.3°C	14.1°C	19.2°C	22.7°C	24.4°C	24.5°C	24.3°C	21°C	18.6°C
Feels Like	13°C	10.9°C	9.4°C	8.7°C	14°C	19.2°C	23.7°C	24.9°C	25°C	25.2°C	21°C	18.6°C

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Mist
Temp	16.8°C	15°C	13.3°C	11.6°C	14.1°C	17.7°C	21.2°C	22.9°C	22.6°C	20.9°C	17.5°C	15.2°C
Feels Like	16.8°C	14.4°C	12°C	10°C	13.3°C	17.5°C	21.1°C	24.4°C	23.7°C	20.9°C	17.5°C	14.9°C

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

	Mist	Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Mist	Overcast	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Light rain shower	Light rain shower	Light rain shower	Moderate rain at times	Patchy rain nearby
Temp	15.1°C	15.8°C	16.3°C	16.5°C	17.8°C	19.2°C	20.2°C	21.6°C	22.3°C	22.1°C	21°C	17.7°C
Feels Like	15°C	15.8°C	16.3°C	16.5°C	17.8°C	19.2°C	20.2°C	21.6°C	24.2°C	24.5°C	21°C	17.7°C

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