Welcome to Esk

Esk is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated in the western part of the county, near the coast of the Irish Sea. The village is known for its beautiful scenery, with rolling hills and green fields surrounding it. It is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the St. John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

One of the main attractions of Esk is its proximity to the Lake District National Park. The park is a popular destination for tourists, who come to enjoy the stunning scenery and outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and boating. Esk is also close to a number of other attractions, including the town of Whitehaven, which has a rich history and a number of interesting museums and galleries.

Despite its small size, Esk has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a post office, a village hall, and a pub. There are also a number of community events held throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas fair. Overall, Esk is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and relaxing retreat for visitors.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Begas C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Stellmacher	Longrigg Lane Eskdale Holmrook Cumbria CA19 1TW 01946723259 School Website
Waberthwaite C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sandra Cummings	Waberthwaite Millom Cumbria LA19 5YJ 01229717664 School Website
Gosforth C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Leanne Long	Wasdale Road Gosforth Seascale Cumbria CA20 1AZ 01946725244 School Website
Captain Shaws C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Terentius Jackson	Main Street Bootle Millom Cumbria LA19 5TG 01229718279 School Website
Seascale Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Avril Spencer	Crofthead Road Seascale Cumbria CA20 1LZ 01946728403 School Website
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
Thwaites School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jordan Emms	Hallthwaites Millom Cumbria LA18 5HP 01229772554 School Website
Beckermet C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Birkett	Mill Lane Beckermet Cumbria CA21 2YD 01946841221 School Website
Thornhill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Sophie Mccabe	Ehen Road Thornhill Egremont Cumbria CA22 2SJ 1946820402 School Website
John Ruskin School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Peter Blackburn	Lake Road Coniston Cumbria LA21 8EW 01539441306 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ravenglass For Eskdale Station Hill, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW 3.07 Miles

Drigg Station Road, Drigg, Cumbria, CA19 1XW 4.38 Miles

Bootle Church Lane, Bootle, Cumbria, LA19 5TA 5.83 Miles

Seascale Gosforth Road, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1QL 6.46 Miles

Sellafield Station Road, Sellafield, Cumbria, CA20 1RG 7.06 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Petes Taxi's 01229 774995 32 Festival Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5AN 10.99 Miles
Merrett's Taxis 01946 815555 27 Market Pl, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2AG 11.05 Miles
Downton Travel Ltd 01946 820137 33 Ashley Way Queensgate, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2JT 11.14 Miles
Sterling Cabs 01946 823000 63 Main St, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DB 11.14 Miles
Sal's Cars 01229 776367 25 Grammers Croft, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5EJ 11.28 Miles
M And V Cars 01229 773085 96 Albert St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4AD 11.30 Miles
Sals Cars 01229 776367 50 King St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4EF 11.45 Miles
D And G Private Hire 01229 777399 11 Hope St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4JW 11.54 Miles
Sue's Taxi 01946 817047 Brackenridge, Cleator, Cumbria, CA23 3EA 12.25 Miles
Bigrigg Cabs 01946 810024 Croftlands, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2UX 12.43 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Fell View D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eskdale Car Park D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moor Wood D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Muncaster D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Avenue Head D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broad Oak D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Santon Bridge D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mountain View D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ravenglass Station D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ravenglass Po Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Waberthwaite Post Office Collection Today available until:15:45 Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hall Santon D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Carleton D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boot D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greenlands D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Seascale Health Centre 01946 728101	Seascale Health Centre Gosforth Road Seascale Cumbria CA20 1PN
Dr B Walker Chapel Lane 01229 718711	Bootle Surgery Chapel Lane Bootle Cumbria LA19 5UE
Dr Nl Hall & Dr La Wilson	Broughton Surgery C/O The Victory Hall Broughton-In-Furness Cumbria LA20 6HN
The Surgery	Foxfield Road Broughton-In-Furness Cumbria LA20 6EZ
Wraysdale House Surgery 01539 441205	Wraysdale House Coniston Cumbria LA21 8ER

Local Stores

Seascale - Gosforth Road
Gosforth Road
Seascale
Cumbria
CA20 1PR
01946 729142
Store Website
6.17 miles

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SPAR Holmrook
Esso Service Station
A595 Holmrook
Holmrook
CA19 1YG
01946724247
Store Website
3.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
East View Church Street Broughton-In-Furness Cumbria LA20 6HJ 01229 716230 brownemckinney@aol.com 8.01 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
66A Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB 01946 820513 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 11.12 miles
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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
55 Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB 01946 820312 westlakelandvets@gmail.com Website 11.12 miles
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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 Mainsgate Road Millom Cumbria LA18 4JZ 01229 716230 11.53 miles
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Galemire Vets Limited
Galemire Cleator Moor Cumbria CA25 5QX 01946 810295 vets@galemirevets.co.uk Website 13.60 miles
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The Vet Whitehaven
Egremont Road Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 8NH hello@thevetwhitehaven.co.uk Website 14.66 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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

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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 11.27 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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Buttermere
A Dog Friendly Circular Walk Around Buttermere, In The Lake District. Follow The Perimeter Of The Lake, Passing By Some Woodland And Farmland. CA13 9XA 12.09 miles From Keswick, Take The Honister Pass (B5289) Signposted To Buttermere.

Tarn Hows
Unnamed Road Ambleside Lancashire LA22 0PP 12.38 miles

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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 12.61 miles From Ambleside, Take The B5286 To Hawkshead, Following The Signs To Hawkshead Hill, The Signs For Tarn Hows.

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 12.83 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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