Welcome to Rigg Beck

Rigg Beck is a small stream that flows through the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. The stream originates from the fells above the village of Eskdale and flows into the River Esk. Rigg Beck is a popular spot for fishing, with brown trout and sea trout being the most common species found in the stream. The stream is also home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and dippers.

The surrounding area of Rigg Beck is known for its stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills and lush greenery. The stream itself is surrounded by trees and vegetation, providing a peaceful and tranquil setting for visitors. The area is also popular for hiking and walking, with several trails leading through the surrounding hills and valleys.

Despite its small size, Rigg Beck is an important part of the local ecosystem and plays a vital role in the health of the River Esk. The stream provides a habitat for a variety of aquatic species and helps to regulate the flow of water in the river. It is also an important source of water for local farms and communities. Overall, Rigg Beck is a beautiful and important part of the Lake District National Park, and a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the area.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 17.8°C

Feels Like: 17.8°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

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
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
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
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
Thwaites School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jordan Emms	Hallthwaites Millom Cumbria LA18 5HP 01229772554 School Website
Seascale Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Avril Spencer	Crofthead Road Seascale Cumbria CA20 1LZ 01946728403 School Website
John Ruskin School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Peter Blackburn	Lake Road Coniston Cumbria LA21 8EW 01539441306 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
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ravenglass For Eskdale Station Hill, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW 4.52 Miles

Bootle Church Lane, Bootle, Cumbria, LA19 5TA 5.88 Miles

Drigg Station Road, Drigg, Cumbria, CA19 1XW 6.09 Miles

Green Road [Un-Named Lane], Near The Green, Cumbria, LA18 5HR 6.75 Miles

Foxfield Adjacent A595, Foxfield, Cumbria, LA20 6BX 7.39 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Petes Taxi's 01229 774995 32 Festival Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5AN 9.85 Miles
M And V Cars 01229 773085 96 Albert St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4AD 10.13 Miles
Sal's Cars 01229 776367 25 Grammers Croft, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5EJ 10.21 Miles
Sals Cars 01229 776367 50 King St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4EF 10.27 Miles
D And G Private Hire 01229 777399 11 Hope St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4JW 10.34 Miles
Hawkshead Private Hire Taxi 015394 36946 Main Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NT 12.12 Miles
Merrett's Taxis 01946 815555 27 Market Pl, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2AG 12.78 Miles
Sterling Cabs 01946 823000 63 Main St, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DB 12.87 Miles
Downton Travel Ltd 01946 820137 33 Ashley Way Queensgate, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2JT 12.89 Miles
Grasmere Taxi Services 015394 35506 2 Benfield, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9RD 13.50 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Moor Wood D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eskdale Car Park D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fell View D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broad Oak D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ulpha General Store Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boot D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Muncaster D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunnerdale Bridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woolpack Boot D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waberthwaite Post Office Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Avenue Head D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Seathwaite Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Santon Bridge D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ravenglass Station D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ravenglass Po Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
Seascale Health Centre 01946 728101	Seascale Health Centre Gosforth Road Seascale Cumbria CA20 1PN
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
7.93 miles

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SPAR Holmrook
Esso Service Station
A595 Holmrook
Holmrook
CA19 1YG
01946724247
Store Website
5.1 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 6.38 miles
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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 Mainsgate Road Millom Cumbria LA18 4JZ 01229 716230 10.37 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
66A Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB 01946 820513 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 12.85 miles
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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
55 Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB 01946 820312 westlakelandvets@gmail.com Website 12.85 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 12.91 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 13.66 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 9.14 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 10.46 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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Tarn Hows
Unnamed Road Ambleside Lancashire LA22 0PP 11.01 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 11.19 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 11.78 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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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 12.74 miles From Keswick, Take The Honister Pass (B5289) Signposted To Buttermere.

Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	19.1°C	18.3°C	17.9°C	17.4°C	19.5°C	22.9°C	27.6°C	29°C	29.4°C	27.4°C	22.4°C	19.1°C
Feels Like	17.1°C	16.8°C	16.4°C	15.7°C	17.5°C	21.2°C	29.1°C	30.2°C	30°C	27.9°C	22.8°C	19.3°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Mist	Mist	Mist	Mist	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Patchy rain nearby	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	17.8°C	17.3°C	16.9°C	16.6°C	19.4°C	23.6°C	26.7°C	28.9°C	29.7°C	29.1°C	24.2°C	20.7°C
Feels Like	18.3°C	17.9°C	17.8°C	17.5°C	21°C	24.9°C	27.5°C	29.3°C	29.8°C	29.3°C	24.4°C	20.9°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Mist	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	19.1°C	18.1°C	17.6°C	17.2°C	20.3°C	25.1°C	28.5°C	30.6°C	31.3°C	30.4°C	24.5°C	21.7°C
Feels Like	19.3°C	18.5°C	18°C	17.4°C	21.2°C	26.6°C	29.3°C	30.7°C	31.2°C	30.3°C	24.2°C	21.2°C

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