Welcome to Birkhouse

Birkhouse Durham is a small village located in the county of Durham, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Wear and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Birkhouse Durham is known for its picturesque scenery and is a popular destination for tourists who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the Birkhouse Tower, which dates back to the 14th century.

One of the main attractions in Birkhouse Durham is the Birkhouse Tower. The tower is a well-preserved medieval building that was once used as a defensive structure. Today, the tower is open to the public and visitors can climb to the top to enjoy stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The tower is also home to a small museum that showcases the history of the village and the tower itself.

Another popular attraction in Birkhouse Durham is the River Wear. The river is a popular spot for fishing and boating, and there are several walking trails along its banks. Visitors can also take a leisurely stroll through the village and explore its quaint streets and historic buildings. Birkhouse Durham is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the past and a chance to relax and unwind in beautiful surroundings.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School	Details
Patterdale C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Steels	Patterdale Penrith Cumbria CA11 0NL 01768482383 School Website
Borrowdale C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ralf Smits	Stonethwaite Keswick Cumbria CA12 5XG 01768777686 School Website
Grasmere C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Johanna Goode	Stock Lane Grasmere Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9SJ 01539435313 School Website
Threlkeld Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Abigail Jardine	Blease Road Threlkeld Keswick Cumbria CA12 4RX 1768779680 School Website
St Herberts C Of E Va Primary And Nursery School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Craig	Trinity Way Keswick Cumbria CA12 4HZ 01768773017 School Website
Langdale C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Underwood	Chapel Stile Great Langdale Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9JE 01539437204 School Website
Keswick School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Simon Jackson	Vicarage Hill Keswick Cumbria CA12 5QB 01768772605 School Website
Ambleside C Of E Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Carrick	Vicarage Road Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9DH 01539432181 School Website
Braithwaite C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Laker	Braithwaite Keswick Cumbria CA12 5TD 01768778356 School Website
Penruddock Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Hazel Johnson	Penruddock Penrith Cumbria CA11 0QU 01768483278 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Windermere Station Precinct, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH 11.84 Miles

Penrith Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7JQ 13.84 Miles

Staveley Station Road, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9NG 13.96 Miles

Burneside Station Road, Burneside, Cumbria, LA9 6RD 16.27 Miles

Kendal Station Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BT 18.15 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
M And A Private Hire Glenridding 017684 82372 1 The Headlands, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0QA 3.02 Miles
Grasmere Taxi Services 015394 35506 2 Benfield, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9RD 4.94 Miles
Derwent Taxis 017687 75585 2 Forge Close, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4NX 6.05 Miles
Davies Taxis 017687 72676 25 Helvellyn St, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4EN 6.20 Miles
Dnk Taxis 017687 74959 25 Coleridge Ct, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5QE 6.60 Miles
Keswick Taxis 017687 75585 Unit 2 High Hill, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5LU 6.77 Miles
Billys Taxi Service 015394 31287 28 Kirkfield Rise, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DX 7.39 Miles
Ambleside Taxis 015394 33842 16 Kirkfield, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9HA 7.43 Miles
Kevin's Taxis 015394 32371 Croftlands/Knott St, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0EB 7.72 Miles
Hawkshead Private Hire Taxi 015394 36946 Main Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NT 11.25 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Glenridding Health Centre 01768 482297	Glenridding Health Centre Glenridding Penrith Cumbria CA11 0PD
Grasmere Surgery 015394 32693	1 Field Foot Grasmere Cumbria LA22 9TB
Castlehead Medical Centre 01768 772025	Castlehead Medical Centre Ambleside Road Keswick Cumbria CA12 4DB
Ambleside Health Centre 01539 432693	Ambleside Health Centre Rydal Road Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9BP
Hawkshead Surgery	Bragg Field Hawkshead Ambleside LA22 0QW

Local Stores

Grasmere
229 Broadgate
Grasmere
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9TA
01539 435229
Store Website
5.19 miles

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SPAR Derwent
Penrith Road
Keswick
CA12 4JP
01768772812
Store Website
6.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Millcroft Veterinary Surgery Southey Industrial Estate Keswick Cumbria CA12 5NR 01768 772590 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 6.67 miles


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Oakhill Veterinary Group
1 Church Street Ambleside Cumbria LA22 0BU 01539 432631 7.66 miles

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Paragon Veterinary Group
Townhead Veterinary Centre Townhead Farm Newbiggin, Stainton Penrith Cumbria CA11 0HT 017684 83789 townhead@paragonvet.com Website 11.63 miles
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Oakhill Veterinary Group
Oakhill Veterinary Centre Lake Road Windermere Cumbria LA23 2EQ 01539 488555 vets@oakhillvetgroup.co.uk Website 12.23 miles
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The Sheep Centre
D &Amp; C Fawcett Ltd Hoghouse Hill Road Newbiggin, Stainton Penrith Cumbria CA11 0GN 01768 890935 enquiries@sheepbreeding.co.uk Website 12.47 miles

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The Green Veterinary Surgery
Skelton Penrith Cumbria CA11 9SQ 01768 484258 vets@greenvetskelton.co.uk Website 13.45 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Easedale Tarn
Easedale Tarn Is A Tarn In The Centre Of The Lake District, About Two Miles West Of The Village Of Grasmere. On This Walk, You Will Experience Stunning Scenery. The Walk Consists Of A Gradual Hill For Some Of It, But Has Rewarding Views On A Clear Day. LA22 9TA 5.20 miles From Ambleside, Take The A591 Towards Keswick And Follow The Signs For Grasmere. Turn Onto The B5287. There Is A Car Park Down A Left Turn (Signposted) Called Broadgate Meadow.

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Grasmere
Grasmere Is One Of The Smaller Lakes In The Lake District And Gives Its Name To The Village Of Grasmere, Which Lies Immediately To The North Of The Lake. This Walk Follows Beside Rivers And Grasmere Lake, Offering Stunning Scenery. LA22 9SE 5.92 miles Take The A591 From Ambleside In The Direction Of Keswick. Just After You Pas Through Pydal, Park At White Moss Car Park, Just Off The Left Hand Side Of The Road.

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Rydal
A Lovely Linear Walk Which Passes Through The Grounds Of Rydal Hall. The Walk Goes On A Gradual Climb, Offering Views Of Lake Windermere. LA22 9LX 6.27 miles From Ableside, Take The A591 Towards Grasmere And Turn Left To Follow The Sign For Rydal Hall.

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Castlerigg Stone Circle
Castlerigg Stone Circle Stands On A Natural Plateau Providing An Excellent Panoramic View Across The Surrounding Fells. It Is Composed Of 38 Free Standing Stones, With Some Being Up To 3 Metres High. It Is One Of Britain’S Earliest Stone Circles Dating Back Between 4,000 - 5,000 Years. CA12 5DN 6.30 miles Keswick Is Located In The North Of The Lake District National Park And Is Well-Signposted.

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 6.65 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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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 7.06 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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Weather Forecast

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