Welcome to Water Yeat

Water Yeat is a small village located in the southern part of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. The village is situated on the eastern shore of Coniston Water, which is the third-largest lake in the Lake District. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers stunning views of the lake and the surrounding hills. The village is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the natural beauty of the area and to take part in outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and water sports.

The village of Water Yeat has a rich history that dates back to the 12th century. The village was originally a farming community, and many of the buildings in the village date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The village has a small church, St. James, which was built in the 19th century and is still in use today. The village also has a pub, The Farmers Arms, which is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike.

Water Yeat is a great place to visit for those who love the outdoors. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers a range of outdoor activities. Visitors can take a walk along the shores of Coniston Water, go hiking in the nearby hills, or take part in water sports such as kayaking and sailing. The village is also a great place to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Visitors can sit by the lake and watch the boats go by, or enjoy a pint of local ale in the pub.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Penny Bridge C Of E School
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Head Teacher
Ms Graham Carrick
Greenodd
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7RQ
01229861307
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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
Leven Valley C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Ian Nicol
Backbarrow
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 8QF
01539531365
School Website
John Ruskin School
Community School
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Peter Blackburn
Lake Road
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8EW
01539441306
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
Coniston C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Danielle Fitzsimons
Shepherd's Bridge
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8AL
01539441302
School Website
Church Walk C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Susan Davies
Church Walk
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7EN
01229587258
School Website
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Carol Sharp
Main Street
Hawkshead
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 0NT
01539436354
School Website
Sir John Barrow School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Helen Pearson
Argyle Street
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 0BD
01229483960
School Website
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ulvertson
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Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Laura Byrne
Springfield Road
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 0EA
1229583449
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Foxfield
Adjacent A595, Foxfield, Cumbria, LA20 6BX
5.38 Miles
Kirkby-In-Furness
Marsh Side, Kirkby-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA17 7UB
5.90 Miles
Green Road
[Un-Named Lane], Near The Green, Cumbria, LA18 5HR
6.34 Miles
Ulverston
Station Approach, Off Princes Stree, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0DP
7.00 Miles
Askam
Duddon Road, Askam-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7EN
8.39 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Blueworks Private Hire
015395 31995
Foxwood Hill, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8PX
4.92 Miles
Lakes Camper Hire
015395 30763
Devonshire Barn, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8BJ
4.92 Miles
Mckenna's Taxis
01229 582180
12 Sunderland Terr, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7JY
6.64 Miles
D And B Taxis
01229 586038
The Center Of Ulverston, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7AA
6.77 Miles
A2b Taxis Ltd
01229 587030
43 Devonshire Rd, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9AL
6.77 Miles
Hawkshead Private Hire Taxi
015394 36946
Main Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NT
6.79 Miles
Go Cabs
01229 582177
4 Ulverston Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0JB
7.40 Miles
Priory Taxis
01229 587606
Cemetery Lodge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9HN
7.45 Miles
Pauls Taxis
01229 586669
22 Hallfield, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9TA
7.45 Miles
Ulverston Airport Services Ltd
01229 583106
22 Oakwood Drive, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9HH
7.51 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

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Water Yeat
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Blawith
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High Nibthwaite
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Birk Row
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Lowick Bridge
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Brandrake Head
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Oxen Park
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Woodgate
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Lowick Green
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Colton
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Beckstones
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Whitestock Hall
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Spires
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Bank End
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Haverthwaite Branch Surgery
Greenodd Village Hall
Greenodd
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7QZ
Dr Nl Hall & Dr La Wilson
Broughton Surgery
C/O The Victory Hall
Broughton-In-Furness
Cumbria
LA20 6HN
Haverthwaite Surgery
01539 531619
Haverthwaite Surgery
Haverthwaite, Backbarrow
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 8QF
The Surgery
Foxfield Road
Broughton-In-Furness
Cumbria
LA20 6EZ
Wraysdale House Surgery
01539 441205
Wraysdale House
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8ER
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Local Stores

Coniston
Yewdale Road
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8DU
01539 441247
Store Website
5.38 miles
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SPAR Coniston
Hills of Lakeland
Broughton Road
Coniston
LA21 8EN
01539441689
Store Website
5.3 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Tynedale Farm Services (Farm Gate Vets)
Unit 1A Crakeside Business Park
Greenodd
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7RT
015315 67899
vet@farmgatevets.com
Website
4.29 miles
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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
East View
Church Street
Broughton-In-Furness
Cumbria
LA20 6HJ
01229 716230
brownemckinney@aol.com
4.95 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
6.49 miles
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Alexander Vets Ulverston
Victoria Road
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 0BY
01229 582900
info@alexandervets.co.uk
Website
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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 Mainsgate Road
Millom
Cumbria
LA18 4JZ
01229 716230
9.19 miles
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Oakhill Veterinary Group
Oakhill Veterinary Centre
Lake Road
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 2EQ
01539 488555
vets@oakhillvetgroup.co.uk
Website
9.24 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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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
4.98 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.
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
5.33 miles

Head Into Coniston On The A593. Once In The Village, Take The B5285 To The Ruskin Avenue Car Park.
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Gummers How
Gummers How Carpark
Staveley-In-Cartmel
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6.32 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
6.87 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
7.28 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
7.59 miles

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