Welcome to Brakenhill

Brakenhill is a small village located in West Yorkshire, England. It is situated in the Calderdale district and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its peaceful and quiet atmosphere. Brakenhill is a great place to live for those who enjoy a slower pace of life and want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

One of the main attractions in Brakenhill is the Brakenhill Tower. This tower is a historic landmark that dates back to the 14th century. It was originally built as a watchtower to protect the village from invaders. Today, the tower is a popular tourist attraction and is open to the public. Visitors can climb to the top of the tower and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Another popular attraction in Brakenhill is the local pub, The Black Bull. This pub is a traditional English pub that serves a variety of beers, wines, and spirits. It is a great place to relax and unwind after a long day of exploring the village. The pub also serves delicious food, including traditional English dishes such as fish and chips and shepherd's pie. Overall, Brakenhill is a charming village that offers a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, making it a great place to visit or live.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 4.8°C

Feels Like: 4.7°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSE

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
Penny Bridge C Of E School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Graham Carrick	Greenodd Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7RQ 01229861307 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 Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Byrne	Springfield Road Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0EA 1229583449 School Website
Pennington C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Storey	Pennington Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0RR 01229587253 School Website
Ulverston Victoria High School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Hardwick	Springfield Road Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0EB 01229483900 School Website
Croftlands Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Procter	Oakwood Drive Ulverston Cumbria LA12 9JU 01229586565 School Website
Croftlands Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Cathy Styles	Oakwood Drive Ulverston Cumbria LA12 9JU 01229585211 School Website
Sandside Lodge School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Grice	Sandside Road Ulverston Cumbria LA12 9EF 01229588825 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kirkby-In-Furness Marsh Side, Kirkby-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA17 7UB 2.58 Miles

Ulverston Station Approach, Off Princes Stree, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0DP 3.01 Miles

Foxfield Adjacent A595, Foxfield, Cumbria, LA20 6BX 4.10 Miles

Askam Duddon Road, Askam-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7EN 4.28 Miles

Green Road [Un-Named Lane], Near The Green, Cumbria, LA18 5HR 5.20 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
D And B Taxis 01229 586038 The Center Of Ulverston, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7AA 2.84 Miles
Mckenna's Taxis 01229 582180 12 Sunderland Terr, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7JY 2.87 Miles
A2b Taxis Ltd 01229 587030 43 Devonshire Rd, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9AL 3.01 Miles
Go Cabs 01229 582177 4 Ulverston Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0JB 3.15 Miles
Pauls Taxis 01229 586669 22 Hallfield, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9TA 3.43 Miles
Priory Taxis 01229 587606 Cemetery Lodge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9HN 3.59 Miles
Ulverston Airport Services Ltd 01229 583106 22 Oakwood Drive, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9HH 3.59 Miles
I C Taxis 01229 582765 1 Bigland Dr, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9NU 3.86 Miles
D And B Taxis 01229 464279 49 Queen Street, Dalton In Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8EH 5.45 Miles
Dalton Airport Services Ltd 01229 466743 Chapel Street, Dalton In Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8SL 5.48 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Broughton Beck Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gawthwaite Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beckside Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chappels Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodgate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kirkby In Furness Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Marshside Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rosside Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Town Bank Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grizebeck Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kirkby Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Soutergate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanley Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Belmont Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lowick Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Duddon Valley Medical Practice 01229 889247	Kirkby Surgery Askew Gate Kirkby-In-Furness Cumbria LA17 7TE
Ulverston Health Centre (Murray) 01229 484141	Ulverston Comm.Health Ctr Stanley Street Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7BT
Ulverston Community Health Centre 01229 484100	Ulverston Comm.Health Ctr Stanley Street Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7BT
Minor Surgery Service 01229 484040	Ulverston Comm.Health Ctr Stanley Street Ulverston LA12 7BT
Ulverston Community Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Ulverston Community Health Centre Stanley Street Ulverston LA12 7BT

Local Stores

Market Street
Market Street
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7LR
01229 582543
Store Website
2.77 miles

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SPAR Ulverston
Oubas Hill
Ulverston
LA12 7LA
01229585030
Store Website
2.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Church Walk Veterinary Centre - Ulverston
St Mary'S Place Church Walk Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7EN 01229 583675 reception@churchwalkvets.co.uk Website 2.66 miles
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Tynedale Farm Services (Farm Gate Vets)
Unit 1A Crakeside Business Park Greenodd Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7RT 015315 67899 vet@farmgatevets.com Website 2.95 miles

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Alexander Vets Ulverston
Victoria Road Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0BY 01229 582900 info@alexandervets.co.uk Website 2.95 miles
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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
East View Church Street Broughton-In-Furness Cumbria LA20 6HJ 01229 716230 brownemckinney@aol.com 4.75 miles
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Furness Veterinary Centre
131 Market Street Dalton-In-Furness Cumbria LA15 8RG 01229846782 info@furnessvets.co.uk Website 5.59 miles
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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 Mainsgate Road Millom Cumbria LA18 4JZ 01229 716230 5.97 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 7.17 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 8.30 miles Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel, Ulverston La12 8Nw

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

Location what3words sour.notices.commenced

Tarn Hows
A Circular Walk Amongst The Trees And Around The Edge Of The Water’S Edge Of The Tarn. LA22 0PP 11.25 miles From Ambleside, Take The B5286 To Hawkshead, Following The Signs To Hawkshead Hill, The Signs For Tarn Hows.

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

Tarn Hows
Unnamed Road Ambleside Lancashire LA22 0PP 11.68 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-21.2°C	-20.5°C	-20°C	-19.3°C	-18.4°C	-15.5°C	-11.4°C	-8.2°C	-6.4°C	-7.3°C	-8.9°C	-9.4°C

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