Area Info for Haverthwaite (Cumbria)

Haverthwaite, Cumbria, UK

Haverthwaite is a small village located in the South Lakeland district of Cumbria, England. It is situated near the southern end of the Lake District National Park, an area renowned for its stunning natural beauty, lakes, and mountains. The village is approximately 4 miles south of Ulverston and about 20 miles north of Kendal.

Geography and Environment

Haverthwaite is characterised by its rural setting, with picturesque landscapes, rolling hills, and traditional Cumbrian architecture. The village is close to the River Leven, which flows through the region, contributing to the area's lush scenery. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for walking, cycling, and exploring the natural environment.

Transport and Accessibility

The village is accessible via local roads and is served by the Haverthwaite Railway, a heritage railway line that runs from Haverthwaite to Lakeside, near Windermere. This railway is a popular attraction for visitors, offering scenic rides through the Lake District. The nearest main roads connect Haverthwaite to larger towns and cities in Cumbria.

Local Attractions and Economy

Haverthwaite is known for its proximity to various tourist attractions, including the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, which provides a nostalgic experience of steam train travel. The village also benefits from local bed and breakfasts, pubs, and small shops catering to visitors. The economy is largely driven by tourism, agriculture, and local services.

Community and Culture

The village maintains a close-knit community with traditional Cumbrian hospitality. Local events and activities often revolve around the natural landscape and historical heritage of the area. Haverthwaite offers a peaceful rural lifestyle while being within reach of the cultural and recreational amenities of the Lake District.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Leven Valley CofE Primary School0.29 miles
Backbarrow, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8QF
Penny Bridge CofE School2.60 miles
Greenodd, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7RQ
Cartmel CofE Primary School3.96 miles
Aynsome Road, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6PR
Cartmel Priory CofE School4.09 miles
Headless Cross, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7SA
Lindale CofE Primary School4.72 miles
School Hill, Lindale, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6LE
Sandside Lodge School5.02 miles
Sandside Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9EF
Dean Barwick School5.08 miles
Witherslack, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6RS
Allithwaite CofE Primary School5.11 miles
Church Road, Allithwaite, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7RD
Church Walk CofE Primary School5.15 miles
Church Walk, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7EN
Fell House School5.23 miles
1 Grange Fell Road, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6AS
Grange CofE Primary School5.25 miles
Fell Drive, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7JF
Sir John Barrow School5.34 miles
Argyle Street, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0BD
Flookburgh CofE Primary School5.36 miles
Winder Lane, Flookburgh, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7LE
Oversands School5.46 miles
Witherslack, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6SD
St Mary's Catholic Primary School5.67 miles
Springfield Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0EA
Ulverston Victoria High School5.71 miles
Springfield Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0EB
Health
Clinic
Ulverston Community Health Centre (Mental Health)5.30 miles
Stanley Street,, Ulverston, LA12 7BT
Ulverston Community Health Centre5.30 miles
Stanley St,, Ulverston, LA12 7BT
Bleasdale House School8.94 miles
27 Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0RG
iSIGHT Cumbria9.34 miles
c/o Baverstocks Opticians, 2 Main Street, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7PN
Millom Network Centre11.16 miles
Salthouse Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5AB
Haverigg Prison11.27 miles
North Lane, Haverigg, Millom, LA18 4LA
Captain French Surgery11.34 miles
The Gillinggate Centre, Gillinggate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4JE
Kentwood Clinic11.34 miles
Gillingate Centre, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4JE
Psychological Services Kinta House11.45 miles
Kinta House, Helme Close, Kendal, LA9 7HY
Kentmere Ward11.47 miles
Westmorland General Hospital, Burton Road, Kendal, LA9 7RG
Langdale Unit11.47 miles
Westmorland General Hospital, Burton Road, Kendal, LA9 7RG
Garburn House11.47 miles
Westmorland General Hospital,, LA9 7RG
Primary Care Assessment Service (Furness General Hospital)11.49 miles
Furness General Hospital, Dalton Lane, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4LF
Abbey View11.57 miles
Abbey View, Furness General Hospital, Dalton Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4LS
Cancer Care - The Lakes Centre11.67 miles
Blackhall Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4BT
Duddon House Cmht12.41 miles
Fairfield Lane, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9AZ
GP
Haverthwaite Surgery0.27 miles
Backbarrow, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8QF
The Surgery - Haverthwaite Surgery Branch2.46 miles
Greenodd Village Hall, Greenodd, LA12 7QZ
Dr Milligan SD & Partner4.09 miles
Cartmel Surgery, Haggs Lane, Cartmel, Grange Over Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6PH
Rose Grove Surgery5.26 miles
Fairfield Surgery, Flookburgh, Grange Over Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7JY
Dr G R Murray & Partners5.30 miles
Ulverston Community Health Centre, Stanley Street, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7BT
Dr Hambly and Partners5.30 miles
Ulverston Community Health Centre, Stanley Street, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7BT
Rose Grove Surgery5.36 miles
Albert Road, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria, Grange-Over-Sands, LA11 7EZ
Drs Irwin Reeve & Golding5.46 miles
The Health Centre, Kents Bank Road, Grange over Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7DJ
Dr N L Hall & Dr L A Wilson7.54 miles
Askew Gate, Kirkby In Furness, Cumbria, LA17 7TE
Dr D Kew 7.56 miles
Arnside Medical Practice, Orchard Road, Arnside, Carnforth, LA5 0DP
Dr J H Gorrigan & Partners8.62 miles
The Institute, Levens, Cumbria, LA8 8PU
Coniston Medical Practice8.68 miles
Wraysdale House, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8ER
Hawkshead Medical Practice8.68 miles
Red Lion Yard, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NU
Dr N L Hall & Dr L A Wilson8.73 miles
Broughton Surgery, Foxfield Road, Broughton In Furness, Cumbria, LA20 6EZ
Dr D Kew 8.96 miles
20a Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancs, LA5 0RA
Silverdale Surgery8.96 miles
Silverdale Surgery, 19a Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, Lancashire, LA5 0RA
Hospital
Millom Hospital11.19 miles
Lapstone Road, Millom, LA18 4BY
Westmorland General Hospital11.47 miles
Burton Rd, Kendal, LA9 7RG
Furness General Hospital11.49 miles
Dalton Lane, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4LF
Queen Victoria Hospital13.41 miles
Thornton Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5QG
Royal Lancaster Infirmary16.44 miles
Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4RP
BMI The Lancaster Hospital16.49 miles
Meadowside, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3RH
Ridge Lea Hospital16.51 miles
Quernmore Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3JT
Fleetwood Hospital22.36 miles
Pharos Street, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 6BE
Spire Fylde Coast Hospital29.29 miles
St. Walburgas Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8BP
Blackpool Victoria Hospital29.65 miles
Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8NR
Parkwood Hospital29.73 miles
East Park Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8PW
West Cumberland Hospital29.82 miles
Homewood, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG
Castleberg Hospital31.21 miles
Raines Road, Giggleswick, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 0BN
Wesham Park Hospital32.16 miles
Public Offices, Derby Road, Wesham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 3AL
Priory Hospital Preston32.21 miles
Rosemary Lane, Bartle, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 0HB
Cockermouth Community Hospital32.22 miles
Isel Road, Cockermouth, CA13 9HT
Pharmacy
Jn Murray Limited5.30 miles
Ulverston Comm.Health Ctr, Stanley Street, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7BT
The Flookburgh Pharmacy5.33 miles
1 Market Street, Grange-Over-Sands, Flookburgh, Cumbria, LA11 7JU
The Co-Operative Pharmacy5.35 miles
Main Street, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6DY
Boots5.35 miles
32 Market Street, Ulverston, LA12 7LR
The Co-Operative Pharmacy5.35 miles
Kents Bank Road, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7EY
J N Murray Ltd5.38 miles
10 Market Place, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7DX
Rowlands Pharmacy7.44 miles
38 The Promenade, Arnside, Cumbria, LA5 0HA
Collins and Butterworth Ltd8.67 miles
The Pharmacy, Main Street, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0NS
Silverdale Pharmacy Limited8.96 miles
18 Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0RA
Windermere Health Centre Pharmacy Ltd9.06 miles
Goodly Dale, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2EG
Rowlands Pharmacy9.36 miles
1 Haverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7PS
Carter D (Disp Chemists Ltd)9.64 miles
16 Crescent Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1DT
Boots9.67 miles
10 Crescent Road, Windermere, LA23 1EA
Lloydspharmacy9.75 miles
75-77 Market Street, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8DL
Rowlands Pharmacy11.09 miles
43-45 Wellington Street, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4DG
Boots11.13 miles
48 - 52 Wellington Street, Millom, LA18 4DE
Leisure
Park
ROUDSEA WOOD AND MOSSES1.74 miles
FELL FOOT2.60 miles
RUSLAND MOSS2.92 miles
HOLKER HALL (Grade II Listed)4.30 miles
WHITBARROW SCAR5.75 miles
WHITBARROW6.14 miles
BARDSEA6.94 miles
BLACKWELL (Grade II Listed)7.12 miles
DUDDON MOSSES8.07 miles
BELLE ISLE (Grade II* Listed)8.17 miles
NORTH FEN8.31 miles
DALLAM TOWER (Grade II Listed)9.07 miles
GAIT BARROWS9.21 miles
LEVENS HALL (Grade I Listed)9.38 miles
SIZERGH CASTLE (Grade II Listed)9.54 miles
TROWBARROW QUARRY9.61 miles
Shop
Groceries
Cockles In Cartmel3.96 miles
Aynsome Road, Cartmel Cumbria LA11 6PR
Booths Ulverston4.85 miles
Oubas Hill, Canal Street, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7LY
Canal Head Services4.87 miles
Oubas Hill, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 7LY
Londis The Cabin (Cark) Ltd4.89 miles
130 Station Road, Cark In Cartmel, LA11 7NY
Devonshire Food & Wine5.12 miles
39 Devonshire Road, Ulverston LA12 9AL
SPAR Grange5.32 miles
Main Street, Cumbria, LA11 6BA
Co-op Grange-over-sands5.32 miles
Grange Over Sands, LA11 7EY
Co-op Ulverston5.33 miles
Market Street, LA12 7LR
Tesco Ulverston (Express)5.39 miles
4 Market St, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7AZ
Co-op Ulverston5.64 miles
Priory Road, LA12 9HR
SPAR Mountbarrow Road6.32 miles
68 Mountbarrow Road, Lancashire, LA12 9NR
Londis Bulloughs Newsagents7.47 miles
14-15 The Promenade, Carnforth, LA5 0HF
SPAR Silverdale Road7.58 miles
Spar Store, 51 Silverdale Road, Lancaster, LA5 0AL
Tesco Bowness-on-windermere (Express)8.55 miles
4-5 The Royal, Cumbria, Bowness-on-windermere, Westmorland, LA23 3DB
Co-op Windermere8.64 miles
Bowness, LA23 3BT
Co-op Ambleside8.65 miles
Hawkshead, LA22 0NZ
Transport
Airport
Blackpool International Airport32.64 miles
Bus Stop
LHR Station ()0.01 miles
Haverthwaite (Lakeside and Haverthwaite Rly) ()0.01 miles
Railway Crossroads (E)0.03 miles
Railway Crossroads (W)0.05 miles
Woodside Cottages (SW)0.10 miles
Woodside Cottages (NE)0.11 miles
Leven Valley Post Office (E)0.29 miles
Leven Valley Post Office (W)0.30 miles
Levensgarth (E)0.45 miles
Levensgarth (W)0.45 miles
Low Wood (S)0.48 miles
Low Wood (N)0.49 miles
Brow Edge (N)0.52 miles
bypass (S)0.52 miles
Brow Edge (S)0.53 miles
bypass (N)0.53 miles
Ferry Port
Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing2.65 miles
Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing2.68 miles
Lake Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing5.13 miles
Water Park (Coniston) Ferry Landing5.18 miles
Sunny Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing6.10 miles
Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing7.38 miles
Far Sawrey Windermere Ferry Terminal7.55 miles
Brantwood (Coniston) Ferry Landing7.56 miles
Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing7.73 miles
Coniston Ferry Landing8.32 miles
Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal8.40 miles
Waterhead Hotel (Coniston) Ferry Landing8.50 miles
Monk Coniston Ferry Landing8.72 miles
Brockhole Ferry Landing10.68 miles
Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing11.83 miles
Roa Island Ferry Landing14.08 miles
Railway Station
Cark Rail Station5.07 miles
Grange-over-Sands Rail Station5.41 miles
Ulverston Rail Station5.65 miles
Kents Bank Rail Station6.10 miles
Arnside Rail Station7.65 miles
Kirkby-in-Furness Rail Station7.67 miles
Foxfield Rail Station8.75 miles
Askam Rail Station9.28 miles
Silverdale Rail Station9.65 miles
Windermere Rail Station9.78 miles
Dalton Rail Station9.80 miles
Green Road Rail Station9.93 miles
Millom Rail Station11.28 miles
Staveley Rail Station11.34 miles
Oxenholme Lake District Rail Station11.84 miles
Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station11.88 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (LA12 8A*)
Number of Properties in Catchment136
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
BIGLAND HALL ESTATE (THE OLD COURTHOUSE)
BACKBARROW
ULVERSTON
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS
LA12 8PB		£415,000
2025-05-02
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2017-07-17   £345,000
Sold 2008-12-09   £405,000
HEIGHTS VIEW
HAVERTHWAITE
ULVERSTON
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS
LA12 8AL		£330,000
2024-05-07
detached
freehold
Sold 2003-07-18   £230,000
Sold 1997-07-25   £69,000
BROAD OAKS
HAVERTHWAITE
ULVERSTON
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS
LA12 8AL		£490,000
2024-03-26
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-07-30   £392,500
3, WOODSIDE COTTAGES
HAVERTHWAITE
ULVERSTON
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS
LA12 8AL		£300,000
2023-08-24
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2004-03-14   £190,000
Sold 1996-09-10   £44,000
7, LEVENSGARTH
HAVERTHWAITE
ULVERSTON
CUMBRIA
LA12 8AG		£170,000
2022-12-16
terraced
freehold
THE SMITHY
BACKBARROW
ULVERSTON
CUMBRIA
LA12 8PB		£385,000
2022-11-25
semidetached
freehold
BRACKEN RIGG, LOW WOOD

ULVERSTON
CUMBRIA
LA12 8LY		£105,000
2022-05-13
otherPropertyType
freehold
WHITE GATE
BACKBARROW
ULVERSTON
CUMBRIA
LA12 8PA		£750,000
2020-11-25
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2004-07-16   £435,000
17, LEVENSGARTH
HAVERTHWAITE
ULVERSTON
CUMBRIA
LA12 8AG		£200,000
2020-10-08
terraced
freehold
ROWAN HOUSE
HAVERTHWAITE
ULVERSTON
CUMBRIA
LA12 8AJ		£335,000
2019-09-23
detached
freehold
LOW WOOD HOUSE, LOW WOOD

ULVERSTON
CUMBRIA
LA12 8LY		£400,000
2019-05-29
detached
freehold
OUTWOOD, LOW WOOD

ULVERSTON
CUMBRIA
LA12 8LY		£750,000
2018-09-12
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 1998-10-16   £301,050
6, LEVENSGARTH
HAVERTHWAITE
ULVERSTON
CUMBRIA
LA12 8AG		£160,000
2016-12-16
terraced
freehold
Sold 1999-12-20   £47,000
19, LEVENSGARTH
HAVERTHWAITE
ULVERSTON
CUMBRIA
LA12 8AG		£163,000
2016-08-12
terraced
freehold
Sold 2007-05-25   £160,000
Sold 2001-11-16   £84,000
24, LEVENSGARTH
HAVERTHWAITE
ULVERSTON
CUMBRIA
LA12 8AG		£197,500
2016-06-16
terraced
freehold
Sold 2003-05-09   £84,000
LOCKSFIELD
HAVERTHWAITE
ULVERSTON
CUMBRIA
LA12 8AQ		£600,000
2015-11-18
detached
freehold
8, LEVENSGARTH
HAVERTHWAITE
ULVERSTON
CUMBRIA
LA12 8AG		£165,000
2015-11-04
terraced
freehold
BIGLAND HALL (THE HEIGHTS, 6), FOLLET CLOSE
BACKBARROW
ULVERSTON
CUMBRIA
LA12 8PB		£220,000
2009-02-27
semidetached
freehold
BIGLAND COTTAGE
BACKBARROW
ULVERSTON
CUMBRIA
LA12 8PB		£340,000
2008-10-15
semidetached
freehold
BIGLAND HALL ESTATE (TARN HOUSE)
BACKBARROW
ULVERSTON
CUMBRIA
LA12 8PB		£500,000
2008-10-01
flatmaisonette
freehold
BIGLAND HALL ESTATE (BIGLAND HALL)
BACKBARROW
ULVERSTON
CUMBRIA
LA12 8PB		£375,000
2007-10-31
flatmaisonette (New)
freehold
HAVERTHWAITE LODGE
HAVERTHWAITE
ULVERSTON
CUMBRIA
LA12 8AJ		£830,000
2006-11-28
detached
freehold
3, LEVENSGARTH
HAVERTHWAITE
ULVERSTON
CUMBRIA
LA12 8AG		£95,000
2004-07-08
terraced
freehold
WOODLEIGH
HAVERTHWAITE
ULVERSTON
CUMBRIA
LA12 8AJ		£232,000
2001-05-11
detached
freehold
22, LEVENSGARTH
HAVERTHWAITE
ULVERSTON
CUMBRIA
LA12 8AG		£48,500
2000-05-26
terraced
freehold
OAK BANK
HAVERTHWAITE
ULVERSTON
CUMBRIA
LA12 8AL		£100,000
1999-01-22
detached
freehold
1, WOODSIDE COTTAGES
HAVERTHWAITE
ULVERSTON
CUMBRIA
LA12 8AL		£99,000
1997-12-19
semidetached
freehold
OLD BANK COTTAGE
HAVERTHWAITE
ULVERSTON
CUMBRIA
LA12 8AJ		£81,000
1996-04-03
detached
freehold
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