Welcome to Underbarrow

Underbarrow is a small village located in the South Lakeland district of Cumbria, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Lake District National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Underbarrow is a peaceful and quiet village, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was once a centre for the wool trade, and there are still many old buildings in the village that date back to this time. One of the most notable buildings in Underbarrow is St. Hubert's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is well worth a visit for those interested in history and architecture.

Underbarrow is also a great place for outdoor enthusiasts, with many walking and cycling routes in the surrounding countryside. The village is located close to the popular tourist destinations of Windermere and Kendal, making it an ideal base for exploring the Lake District. Overall, Underbarrow is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit for those looking for a peaceful and relaxing break in the heart of the English countryside.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 3.6°C

Feels Like: 3.6°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School Details
Crosthwaite C Of E School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Matthew Jessop
Crosthwaite
Kendal
Cumbria
LA8 8HT
01539568471
School Website
Cambian Whinfell School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:11-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Patricia Sandham
110 Windermere Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 5EZ
1539723322
School Website
Kendal Nursery School
La Nursery School
Ages:2-4
Head Teacher
Ms Alyssa Dobbs
Brantfield
Queens Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 4PH
01539730800
School Website
Vicarage Park C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Katie Green
Vicarage Drive
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 5BP
01539735442
School Website
Ghyllside Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Huw Davies
Gillinggate
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 4JB
01539814930
School Website
Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Tansey
Hawesmead Avenue
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 5HB
1539723363
School Website
St Thomass C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Maggie Cole
Kendal Green
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 5PP
01539737373
School Website
South Lakes Academy
Other Independent Special School
Ages:11-25
Head Teacher
Mrs Tunde Christie
Riverside Centre
Yard 39
Highgate
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 4ED
1539721487
School Website
Kendal College
Further Education
Ages:16-99
Head Teacher
Mr Graham Wilkinson
Milnthorpe Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 5AY
1539814700
Stramongate Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Matthew Beresford
Blackhall Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 4BT
01539725073
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Burneside
Station Road, Burneside, Cumbria, LA9 6RD
3.10 Miles
Kendal
Station Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BT
3.28 Miles
Staveley
Station Road, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9NG
3.58 Miles
Oxenholme Lake District
Oxenholme Road, Oxenholme, Cumbria, LA9 7HF
4.14 Miles
Windermere
Station Precinct, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH
5.22 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Crown Taxis
01539 732181
42 Kirkbarrow, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5DE
2.96 Miles
Lady Cab
01539 735086
49 Sparrowmire La, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5PU
2.98 Miles
K Cars
01539 731000
Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4RA
3.00 Miles
Ace Taxis
01539 733430
38 Milnthorpe Rd, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AU
3.02 Miles
G And A Taxis
01539 728259
2 Applerigg, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6EA
3.07 Miles
Castle Taxis
01539 726233
Unit 25 Dockray Hall Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4RU
3.10 Miles
Airport Services (Uk) Ltd
01539 724658
Mintsfeet Road South, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6ND
3.20 Miles
A D L Travel
01539 736391
35 Burton Rd, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7LJ
3.24 Miles
Town Taxis Kendal
07896 055583
19 Mint Dale, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6DG
3.35 Miles
Lakeland Chauffeurs
07786 631456
Hay Loft Barn, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3NW
3.37 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Orphan Cragg
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Underbarrow
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High Greenriggs
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Scarfoot
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Crossthwaite House
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Crossthwaite Post Office
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Crook
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Bonning Gate
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Dawson Fold Farm
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Tarnside
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Plumgarth
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Underwood
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Warriner Yeat
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Collin Hill
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Windermere Road
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Captain French Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service
The Gillinggate Centre
Gillinggate
Kendal
LA9 4JE
Captain French Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
The Gillinggate Centre
Gillinggate
Kendal
LA9 4JE
Captain French Surgery
01539 720241
The Gillinggate Centre
Gillinggate
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 4JE
Station House Surgery
01539 722660
Station House Surgery
Station Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 6SA
The James Cochrane Pract.
01539 718080
James Cochrane Practice
Burton Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 7HR
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Local Stores

Bowness
Lake Road
Bowness-On-Windermere
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 3BT
01539 444105
shop.8045@coop.co.uk
Store Website
4.98 miles
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SPAR-Patinum Retail-Prizet South
A591
Helsington
Kendal
LA8 8AA
Store Website
2.9 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Highgate Veterinary Clinic
173 Highgate
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 4EN
01539 721344
enquiries@highgate-vets.co.uk
Website
2.96 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Poultry

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Highgate Vets At Beezon Road
Unit 1 Beezon Road Trading Estate
Beezon Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 6BW
01539 887988
enquiries@highgate-vets.co.uk
Website
3.21 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Westmorland Veterinary Group
Riverside Business Park
Natland Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 7SX
01539 722692
office@westmorland-vets.co.uk
Website
3.21 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

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Pigs

Poultry

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Small Mammals

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Companion Care (Kendal) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home
Unit 4, South Lakeland Retail Park
Kingston Lisle
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 6DU
01539742910
kendal@vets4pets.com
3.75 miles
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Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Oakhill Veterinary Group
Oakhill Veterinary Centre
Lake Road
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 2EQ
01539 488555
vets@oakhillvetgroup.co.uk
Website
5.03 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Pigs

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Yan Farm Health Ltd
The Workshop
Bleaze Farm
Old Hutton
Kendal
Cumbria
LA8 0LU
01539 327000
office@yanfarmhealth.co.uk
Website
5.37 miles
Animals Treated
Cattle

Sheep/Goats

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Local Dog Walks

Gummers How
Gummers How Carpark
Staveley-In-Cartmel
Lancashire
5.59 miles

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

Take The B5285 From Hawkshead To Far Sawrey. Continue On Through Far Sawrey And Follow The Signs To Windermere.
High Dam
High Dam Is A Picturesque Tarn Close To Finsthwaite And Lakeside At The Southern End Of Windermere.
LA12 8BJ
6.71 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.
Skelghyll Woods
A Walk Through Woodlands, With Views Over Lake Windermere.
LA22 0DH
9.25 miles

From Ambleside, Take The A591 Towards Windermere. Turn Into The Car Park On The Edge Of Ambleside, On The Left Next To The Fisherbeck Hotel.
Location
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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
9.28 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
9.80 miles

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Weather Forecast

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