Welcome to Ulpha

Ulpha is a small village located in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. The village is situated in the Duddon Valley, which is known for its stunning scenery and peaceful atmosphere. Ulpha is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green forests, and crystal-clear streams, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The village of Ulpha has a rich history that dates back to the 12th century. The village was once a thriving agricultural community, and many of the traditional stone buildings and farmhouses still stand today. Visitors to Ulpha can explore the village's history by visiting the local church, which dates back to the 16th century, or by taking a walk along the ancient packhorse trails that crisscross the surrounding countryside.

Despite its small size, Ulpha has a vibrant community that is proud of its heritage and traditions. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including the Ulpha Show, which is a traditional agricultural show that has been held annually since 1868. Visitors to Ulpha can also enjoy a pint at the local pub, the Blacksmiths Arms, which is a popular gathering place for locals and visitors alike. Overall, Ulpha is a charming and picturesque village that offers a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of the Lake District National Park.

Local Weather

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Temp: 5°C

Feels Like: 2.6°C

Wind: 6.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
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
Millom School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Savidge	Salthouse Road Millom Cumbria LA18 5AB 01229772300 School Website
St James Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nerissa Nicholas	Lonsdale Road Millom Cumbria LA18 4AS 01229772731 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Green Road [Un-Named Lane], Near The Green, Cumbria, LA18 5HR 4.74 Miles

Foxfield Adjacent A595, Foxfield, Cumbria, LA20 6BX 5.00 Miles

Bootle Church Lane, Bootle, Cumbria, LA19 5TA 7.00 Miles

Ravenglass For Eskdale Station Hill, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW 7.32 Miles

Kirkby-In-Furness Marsh Side, Kirkby-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA17 7UB 7.40 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Petes Taxi's 01229 774995 32 Festival Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5AN 8.34 Miles
M And V Cars 01229 773085 96 Albert St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4AD 8.52 Miles
Sals Cars 01229 776367 50 King St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4EF 8.62 Miles
D And G Private Hire 01229 777399 11 Hope St, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4JW 8.66 Miles
Sal's Cars 01229 776367 25 Grammers Croft, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5EJ 8.78 Miles
Hawkshead Private Hire Taxi 015394 36946 Main Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NT 9.90 Miles
D And B Taxis 01229 586038 The Center Of Ulverston, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7AA 10.99 Miles
Mckenna's Taxis 01229 582180 12 Sunderland Terr, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7JY 11.04 Miles
Lakes Camper Hire 015395 30763 Devonshire Barn, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8BJ 11.05 Miles
Go Cabs 01229 582177 4 Ulverston Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0JB 11.10 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ulpha General Store Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunnerdale Bridge Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Seathwaite Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broughton Mills Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Ghyll Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodland Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Duddon Bridge Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broughton In Furness P. O. Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Spires Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:10:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Bank End Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ash House Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadgate Farm Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wreaks End House Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woolpack Boot D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lady Hall Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
Dr B Walker Chapel Lane 01229 718711	Bootle Surgery Chapel Lane Bootle Cumbria LA19 5UE
Wraysdale House Surgery 01539 441205	Wraysdale House Coniston Cumbria LA21 8ER
Duddon Valley Medical Practice 01229 889247	Kirkby Surgery Askew Gate Kirkby-In-Furness Cumbria LA17 7TE

Local Stores

Coniston
Yewdale Road
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21 8DU
01539 441247
Store Website
6.88 miles

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SPAR Coniston
Hills of Lakeland
Broughton Road
Coniston
LA21 8EN
01539441689
Store Website
6.9 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 3.84 miles
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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 Mainsgate Road Millom Cumbria LA18 4JZ 01229 716230 8.76 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 9.87 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 10.83 miles
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Alexander Vets Ulverston
Victoria Road Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0BY 01229 582900 info@alexandervets.co.uk Website 11.11 miles
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Furness Veterinary Centre
131 Market Street Dalton-In-Furness Cumbria LA15 8RG 01229846782 info@furnessvets.co.uk Website 12.28 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 6.98 miles Head Into Coniston On The A593. Once In The Village, Take The B5285 To The Ruskin Avenue Car Park.

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Tarn Hows
Unnamed Road Ambleside Lancashire LA22 0PP 9.12 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 9.15 miles From Ambleside, Take The B5286 To Hawkshead, Following The Signs To Hawkshead Hill, The Signs For Tarn Hows.

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 9.83 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 10.57 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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High Dam
High Dam Is A Picturesque Tarn Close To Finsthwaite And Lakeside At The Southern End Of Windermere. LA12 8BJ 11.09 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.

Weather Forecast

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