Welcome to Ravenstonedale

Ravenstonedale is a small village located in the Eden district of Cumbria, England. The village is situated in the valley of the River Lune and is surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District. Ravenstonedale is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the stunning scenery, the local wildlife, and the many outdoor activities available in the area.

The village itself is home to a number of historic buildings, including St Oswald's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and its impressive bell tower. Other notable buildings in the village include the Black Swan Inn, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, and the Ravenstonedale Primary School, which has been educating local children for over 150 years.

One of the main attractions of Ravenstonedale is the nearby Howgill Fells, which offer some of the best hiking and walking trails in the region. The fells are also home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, foxes, and birds of prey. Other popular activities in the area include fishing, cycling, and horse riding. With its stunning scenery, rich history, and abundance of outdoor activities, Ravenstonedale is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Cumbria.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 9.1°C

Feels Like: 5°C

Wind: 22.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Kirkby Stephen Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Capstick	Nateby Road Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4AE 01768371387 School Website
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Gary Hartley	Christian Head Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4HA 01768371693 School Website
Asby Endowed School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Michelle Clark	Great Asby Appleby In Westmorland Cumbria CA16 6EX 01768351154 School Website
Tebay Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Helen Wright (Interim Head)	Tebay Penrith Cumbria CA10 3XB
Orton C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Emma Pomfret	Orton Penrith Cumbria CA10 3RG 01539624268 School Website
Warcop C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Linsley	Warcop Appleby In Westmorland Cumbria CA16 6NX 01768341471 School Website
Brough Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Phil Cooper	Church Brough Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4EW 01768341284 School Website
Settlebeck High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Dr Sarah Campbell	Long Lane Sedbergh Cumbria LA10 5AL 01539620383 School Website
Sedbergh Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Hudson	Long Lane Sedbergh Cumbria LA10 5AL 01539620510 School Website
Sedbergh School Other Independent School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Harrison	Malim Lodge Sedbergh Cumbria LA10 5RY 01539620535 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kirkby Stephen Wiseber Road, Near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4LE 2.93 Miles

Garsdale Coal Road, Garsdale Head, Cumbria, LA10 5PP 8.58 Miles

Appleby Clifford Street, Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6TT 10.61 Miles

Dent Coal Road, Cowgill, Cumbria, LA10 5RF 10.86 Miles

Kendal Station Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BT 14.40 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Prima Taxis 017683 72557 22 The Crescent, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4AF 4.20 Miles
B D Taxis 017683 71682 1 Riverside Cottages, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4PH 4.64 Miles
On Time Taxis 07917 801878 56 Mary Fell, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AW 8.43 Miles
Country Private Hire Taxi Service 01969 667096 Garsdale House, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5PU 8.43 Miles
Ladycab Taxis 01539 266002 30 Bainbridge Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5AU 8.44 Miles
Appleby Taxis 017683 52772 Unit 3/Horsepower House/Crosscroft Ind Est, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6HX 10.10 Miles
J V R Taxis 017683 52382 Mid Town Farmhouse, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6LU 10.33 Miles
Appleby Cars 07895 900991 9 High Wiend, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6RD 10.38 Miles
Appleby Travel 017683 52220 16 Boroughgate, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6XB 10.44 Miles
Mmk Appleby Taxis 017683 53106 Long Marton Rd, Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6XX 11.01 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Newbiggin On Lune D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross Bank D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Smardale D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bullgill D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Midland Cottages D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waitby D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crosby Garrett No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Nateby D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pendragon Castle D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Terrace D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Road Kirkby Stephen D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Upper Eden Medical Practice 01768 371369	The Health Centre Silver Street Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4RB
Dr Dunning - Orton Surgery	Orton Surgery Market Hall Orton Penrith Cumbria CA10 3RQ
Brough Medical Centre	Main Street Brough Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4AY
Sedbergh Medical Practice 01539 718191	Sedbergh Medical Practice Sedbergh M/Ctr,Station Rd Sedbergh Cumbria LA10 5DL
Eden Primary Care Network Hub 017683 51584	Appleby Medical Practice The Riverside Building Chapel Street, Appleby Cumbria CA16 6QR

Local Stores

Kirkby Stephen
Redmayne Road
Kirkby Stephen
Cumbria
CA17 4RL
01768 372176
Store Website
4.42 miles

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SPAR Gregson Kirkby Stephen
35-41
High Street
Kirkby Stephen
CA17 4SG
01768 371353
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pendragon Vets Ltd
Hamilton House St. Lukes Road Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4HT 01768 371 359 vets@pendragonvets.co.uk Website 4.29 miles
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Farm Gate Veterinary Services Ltd
14 Long Lane Sedbergh Cumbria LA10 5AH 01539 620335 8.38 miles

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Forrest Home Vets
Moresdale Hall East Lambrigg Kendal Cumbria LA8 0DH 01539 824707 admin@forresthomevets.com Website 9.90 miles

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Old Hall Veterinary Centre
April House Crosscroft Industrial Estate Appleby Cumbria CA16 6HX 01768 351507 info@oldhallvets.co.uk Website 10.13 miles

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Tethera Veterinary Services Limited
Crosscroft Industrial Estate Appleby-In-Westmorland Cumbria CA16 6HX 10.13 miles
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Tarn Farm Vets
Ground Floor Office, Unit 3 J39 Green Farm Business Park Shap Penrith Cumbria CA10 3PW 01931 716024 bencowvet@gmail.com Website 11.67 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Muker
Beautiful Scenery But Not An Easy Walk Lot Of Stiles And Steep, But There Are Different Routes All Well Marked So You Can Do A Short Easy One If You Want. Toilets And Shops In Muker. Guildy Hall Muker Richmond DL11 6QG 12.18 miles

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Low Force To High Force
Fitzhugh Library Newbiggin 18.84 miles Start At Bowlees Visitors Centre

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Coldberry And Low Force
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 19.30 miles Walk To &Quot;Snaisgill&Quot; From The Village And You Can Keep On Track, Its All Sign Posted.

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Middleton To Mickleton
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 19.30 miles

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Stanhope Gate
27-28 Hude Middleton-In-Teesdale 19.30 miles Start From The Tourist Information Centre.

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Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
Lovely Trail Walk All Paths Are A Bit Hilly, Going Up And Down Gorges. Easy For Dogs, Some On Lead Areas Because Of Livestock. About 1 And Half Hours To Complete. Can Be Busy Weekends In Summer. 3 Bank Top Ingleton Carnforth LA6 3HD 19.33 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.2°C	-8.9°C	-6.9°C	-7.6°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

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Temp	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

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Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
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