Welcome to Water Yeat

Water Yeat is a small village located in the southern part of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. The village is situated on the eastern shore of Coniston Water, which is the third-largest lake in the Lake District. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers stunning views of the lake and the surrounding hills. The village is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the natural beauty of the area and to take part in outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and water sports.

The village of Water Yeat has a rich history that dates back to the 12th century. The village was originally a farming community, and many of the buildings in the village date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The village has a small church, St. James, which was built in the 19th century and is still in use today. The village also has a pub, The Farmers Arms, which is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike.

Water Yeat is a great place to visit for those who love the outdoors. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers a range of outdoor activities. Visitors can take a walk along the shores of Coniston Water, go hiking in the nearby hills, or take part in water sports such as kayaking and sailing. The village is also a great place to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Visitors can sit by the lake and watch the boats go by, or enjoy a pint of local ale in the pub.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 11.4°C

Feels Like: 10.4°C

Wind: 6 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Penny Bridge C Of E School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Graham Carrick	Greenodd Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7RQ 01229861307 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
Leven Valley C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Nicol	Backbarrow Ulverston Cumbria LA12 8QF 01539531365 School Website
John Ruskin School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Peter Blackburn	Lake Road Coniston Cumbria LA21 8EW 01539441306 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
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
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
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carol Sharp	Main Street Hawkshead Ambleside Cumbria LA22 0NT 01539436354 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Foxfield Adjacent A595, Foxfield, Cumbria, LA20 6BX 5.38 Miles

Kirkby-In-Furness Marsh Side, Kirkby-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA17 7UB 5.90 Miles

Green Road [Un-Named Lane], Near The Green, Cumbria, LA18 5HR 6.34 Miles

Ulverston Station Approach, Off Princes Stree, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0DP 7.00 Miles

Askam Duddon Road, Askam-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7EN 8.39 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Blueworks Private Hire 015395 31995 Foxwood Hill, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8PX 4.92 Miles
Lakes Camper Hire 015395 30763 Devonshire Barn, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8BJ 4.92 Miles
Mckenna's Taxis 01229 582180 12 Sunderland Terr, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7JY 6.64 Miles
D And B Taxis 01229 586038 The Center Of Ulverston, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7AA 6.77 Miles
A2b Taxis Ltd 01229 587030 43 Devonshire Rd, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9AL 6.77 Miles
Hawkshead Private Hire Taxi 015394 36946 Main Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NT 6.79 Miles
Go Cabs 01229 582177 4 Ulverston Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0JB 7.40 Miles
Priory Taxis 01229 587606 Cemetery Lodge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9HN 7.45 Miles
Pauls Taxis 01229 586669 22 Hallfield, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9TA 7.45 Miles
Ulverston Airport Services Ltd 01229 583106 22 Oakwood Drive, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9HH 7.51 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Blawith Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Lowick Bridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brandrake Head Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oxen Park 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
Lowick Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Colton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beckstones Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitestock Hall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spires Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:10:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Haverthwaite Branch Surgery	Greenodd Village Hall Greenodd Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7QZ
Dr Nl Hall & Dr La Wilson	Broughton Surgery C/O The Victory Hall Broughton-In-Furness Cumbria LA20 6HN
Haverthwaite Surgery 01539 531619	Haverthwaite Surgery Haverthwaite, Backbarrow Ulverston Cumbria LA12 8QF
The Surgery	Foxfield Road Broughton-In-Furness Cumbria LA20 6EZ
Wraysdale House Surgery 01539 441205	Wraysdale House Coniston Cumbria LA21 8ER

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Coniston
Hills of Lakeland
Broughton Road
Coniston
LA21 8EN
01539441689
Store Website
5.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Tynedale Farm Services (Farm Gate Vets)
Unit 1A Crakeside Business Park Greenodd Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7RT 015315 67899 vet@farmgatevets.com Website 4.29 miles

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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
East View Church Street Broughton-In-Furness Cumbria LA20 6HJ 01229 716230 brownemckinney@aol.com 4.95 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 6.49 miles
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Alexander Vets Ulverston
Victoria Road Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0BY 01229 582900 info@alexandervets.co.uk Website 6.86 miles
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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 Mainsgate Road Millom Cumbria LA18 4JZ 01229 716230 9.19 miles
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Oakhill Veterinary Group
Oakhill Veterinary Centre Lake Road Windermere Cumbria LA23 2EQ 01539 488555 vets@oakhillvetgroup.co.uk Website 9.24 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 4.98 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.

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

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Gummers How
Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel Lancashire 6.32 miles Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel, Ulverston La12 8Nw

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

Tarn Hows
Unnamed Road Ambleside Lancashire LA22 0PP 7.28 miles

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

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

	Cloudy	Cloudy	Fog	Fog	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	14.9°C	14.1°C	8.7°C	7.5°C	11.8°C	17.2°C	21°C	22.9°C	23.6°C	22.1°C	17.3°C	14.6°C
Feels Like	15°C	13.9°C	8.3°C	7.5°C	11.7°C	17.2°C	21°C	23.8°C	24.3°C	22.6°C	17.3°C	14.4°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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	12.8°C	11.6°C	10.8°C	10.2°C	14.1°C	19.3°C	22.5°C	24.2°C	23.9°C	21.8°C	19.1°C	17°C
Feels Like	12.4°C	11°C	10°C	9.2°C	13.6°C	19.2°C	23.5°C	24.8°C	24.8°C	21.8°C	19.1°C	17°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

	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	15.1°C	13.7°C	12.8°C	12.2°C	15.4°C	19.1°C	22.2°C	21.2°C	19.8°C	19.4°C	17.5°C	16.1°C
Feels Like	14.8°C	13.3°C	12.3°C	11.7°C	15.1°C	19.1°C	23°C	21.2°C	19.8°C	19.4°C	17.5°C	16°C

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