Welcome to Thwaite Flat

Thwaite Flat is a picturesque location situated in the heart of Cumbria. It is a vast expanse of flat land that stretches for miles, surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery. The area is known for its stunning natural beauty and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The flat is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, rabbits, and birds, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers.

The flat is also steeped in history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Neolithic period. The area was once home to a thriving community of farmers and shepherds, who used the flat for grazing their livestock. Today, the flat is still used for farming, with many local farmers using the land to grow crops and raise livestock. Visitors can take a stroll through the fields and enjoy the peaceful surroundings, or take a guided tour to learn more about the area's rich history.

Thwaite Flat is also a popular spot for outdoor activities, with many visitors coming to hike, cycle, and horse ride through the surrounding hills. The flat is home to several well-marked trails, ranging from easy walks to more challenging hikes. Visitors can also enjoy fishing in the nearby rivers and streams, or take a leisurely boat ride along the tranquil waters. With its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and abundance of outdoor activities, Thwaite Flat is a must-visit destination for anyone visiting Cumbria.

Local Schools

School	Details
Dowdales School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Emma Aubrey	Dalton In Furness Cumbria LA15 8AH 01229469800 School Website
George Romney Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr David Reddy	Cobden Street Dalton In Furness Cumbria LA15 8SE 01229463002 School Website
Chapel Street Infants And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Scott Macmillan	Chapel Street Dalton In Furness Cumbria LA15 8RX 01229467465 School Website
Dalton St Marys C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Michelle Hughes	Coronation Drive Dalton In Furness Cumbria LA15 8QR 01229462729 School Website
Our Lady Of The Rosary Catholic Primary School, Dalton-In-Furness Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Bernadette Charnley	Crooklands Brow Dalton-In-Furness Cumbria LA15 8LB 1229467987 School Website
Dane Ghyll School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Peter Mills	Skelwith Drive Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA14 4PG School Website
Askam Village School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Newton	Lots Road Askam In Furness Cumbria LA16 7DA 01229462814 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
Chetwynde School Free Schools Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Jefferson	Rating Lane Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA13 0NY 1229824210 School Website
Newton Village Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Fell	Newton Road Newton-In-Furness Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA13 0LT 1229462718 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Dalton Station Approach, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8QA 1.14 Miles

Askam Duddon Road, Askam-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7EN 1.98 Miles

Barrow-In-Furness Station Approach, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5QZ 3.06 Miles

Roose Flass Lane, Roose, Cumbria, LA13 9SJ 3.20 Miles

Millom Station Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4AY 4.40 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Andy Travel 01229 462309 8 Elliscales Av, Dalton In Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8BW 0.56 Miles
Dalton Airport Services Ltd 01229 466743 Chapel Street, Dalton In Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8SL 0.91 Miles
D And B Taxis 01229 464279 49 Queen Street, Dalton In Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8EH 0.97 Miles
Travel Xpress Taxis Dalton 01229 466333 Beckside Road, Dalton In Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8DZ 1.04 Miles
Dave And Vals Airport Service 01229 839144 Bath Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5TR 3.26 Miles
J. C. Cars 01229 870000 279 Rawlinson Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1DH 3.27 Miles
A1 Cars Ltd 01229 838383 177 Rawlinson Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1ED 3.37 Miles
Acacia Taxis Ltd 01229 434343 54 Crellin Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1DS 3.39 Miles
1St Choice Cabs 01229 838838 6 Dalkeith Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1SP 3.41 Miles
Barrow Cars 01229 820005 131A Duke Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1XX 3.43 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Thwaite Flat Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Romney Park Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Place Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dalton Post Office Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cleator Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tudor Square Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Anty Cross Post Office Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Ulverston Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coronation Drive Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stainton Drive Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Seathwaite Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Lots Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lakes Parade Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Furness General Hospital Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Hawcoat Village Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dalton Surgery 01229 462591	The Surgery 92 Market Street Dalton-In-Furness Cumbria LA15 8AB
Jeelani	42 Middlefield Ormsgill Cumbria LA14 4BX
Norwood Medical Centre 01229 402525	Norwood Medical Centre 99 Abbey Road Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 5ES
Bridgegate Medical Centre 01229 820304	Bridgegate Medical Centre Winchester Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA13 9SH
The Family Practice 01229 402900	The Surgery 26 Hartington Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 5SL

Local Stores

Dalton in Furness
Market Street
Dalton In Furness
Cumbria
LA15 8AA
01229 466545
Store Website
0.80 miles

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SPAR Barrow
34 -36 Middle Field
Barrow In Furness
LA14 4BX
01229 432579
Store Website
2.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Furness Veterinary Centre
131 Market Street Dalton-In-Furness Cumbria LA15 8RG 01229846782 info@furnessvets.co.uk Website 0.95 miles
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Alexander Veterinary Centre
47-49 Hartington Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 5SL 01229 836516 avcreports@alexandervets.co.uk Website 3.24 miles
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Wild Side Vets
70 Abbey Road Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA14 5UB hello@wildsidevets.co.uk 3.28 miles

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Grove Veterinary Centre
231-239 Rawlinson Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 1DW 01229 820402 admin@grovevets.com Website 3.30 miles
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Only open after 1800 for prebooked appointments
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Only open after 1800 for prebooked appointments. Cat only 9-10am.
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Only open after 1800 for prebooked appointments
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Cat only clinic by appointment Friday afternoons.
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Church Walk Veterinary Centre - Barrow-In-Furness
30/32 Crellin Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 1DU 01229 829863 Website 3.37 miles
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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 Mainsgate Road Millom Cumbria LA18 4JZ 01229 716230 4.14 miles
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Local Dog Walks

High Dam
High Dam Is A Picturesque Tarn Close To Finsthwaite And Lakeside At The Southern End Of Windermere. LA12 8BJ 12.56 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.

Gummers How
Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel Lancashire 13.49 miles Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel, Ulverston La12 8Nw

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Sandylands Promenade And Beach
8 Whinnysty Ln Heysham Morecambe LA3 1PB 14.50 miles Sandylands, Morecambe And Heysham

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

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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 16.72 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 16.96 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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