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

Mist

Temp: 8.7°C

Feels Like: 6.7°C

Wind: 7.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSE

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
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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
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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
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Swallow Hurst
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Hyce Moor Way
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Monks Moor
No More Collections Today
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Bootle Station
No More Collections Today
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Waberthwaite Post Office
Collection Today available until:15:45
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Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Summerhill Estate
No More Collections Today
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Bootle Post Office
Collection Today available until:16:00
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Special Mailbox:
Falcon Place
No More Collections Today
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Broad Oak D
No More Collections Today
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Ravenglass Po
Collection Today available until:16:30
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Special Mailbox:
Ravenglass Station D
No More Collections Today
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Muncaster D
No More Collections Today
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Whitbeck
No More Collections Today
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Carleton D
No More Collections Today
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Mountain View D
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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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
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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
Disabled public access

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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 Mainsgate Road
Millom
Cumbria
LA18 4JZ
01229 716230
8.48 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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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
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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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
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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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
Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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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
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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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
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.
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