Area Info for Loweswater (Cumbria)

Overview of Loweswater

Loweswater is a small village and civil parish located in the county of Cumbria, in the North West of England. It is situated within the Lake District National Park, an area renowned for its stunning natural beauty, lakes, and mountains.

Geography and Environment

The village is named after the nearby Loweswater, a glacial lake that forms a central feature of the area. The landscape is characterised by rolling hills, lush greenery, and scenic views, making it a popular destination for walkers, hikers, and nature enthusiasts.

History and Heritage

Loweswater has a rich history rooted in rural and agricultural traditions. The area has historically been involved in farming and forestry. The village retains a peaceful, rural character with traditional stone buildings and cottages.

Local Attractions and Activities

Visitors to Loweswater often explore the surrounding Lake District scenery, including walking routes around the lake and nearby fells such as Mellbreak and Grasmoor. The area offers opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, birdwatching, and photography.

Community and Amenities

The village is small and primarily residential, with limited amenities. It is known for its tranquil atmosphere and close-knit community. Nearby towns and villages provide additional services and facilities for residents and visitors.

Accessibility

Loweswater is accessible by road, with the nearest larger towns being Cockermouth and Keswick. Public transport options are limited, so visitors often rely on private vehicles to reach the area.
Education
School
Dean CofE School1.88 miles
Dean, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4TH
Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy3.13 miles
Eaglesfield, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QY
Lamplugh CofE School3.55 miles
Kirkland, Frizington, Cumbria, CA26 3XU
Arlecdon Primary School3.70 miles
Arlecdon Road, Arlecdon, Frizington, Cumbria, CA26 3XA
Lorton School4.39 miles
High Lorton, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9UL
St Bridget's CofE School4.52 miles
Brigham, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0TU
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School4.70 miles
Mountain View, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0DG
Energy Coast UTC4.74 miles
Blackwood Road, Lillyhall, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4JW
Ennerdale and Kinniside CofE Primary School4.74 miles
Ennerdale Bridge, Cleator, Cumbria, CA23 3AR
Frizington Nursery School4.82 miles
Main Street, Frizington, Cumbria, CA26 3PF
Frizington Community Primary School4.82 miles
Main Street, Frizington, Cumbria, CA26 3PF
Fairfield Primary School4.86 miles
Gallowbarrow, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0DX
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School5.01 miles
Yeathouse Road, Frizington, Cumbria, CA26 3PX
West Cumbria Learning Centre5.12 miles
Toll Bar, Distington, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4PJ
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School5.18 miles
William Street, Great Clifton, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1WA
All Saints' CofE School5.24 miles
Slatefell Drive, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9BH
Health
Clinic
Cumbria Medical Services Limited4.43 miles
1A, Lakeland Business Park, Lamplugh Rd, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QT
Lakeland Dialysis Ltd HQ4.45 miles
Unit 7E, Lakeland Business Park, Lamplugh Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QT
Cumbria Medical Services (Cockermouth)4.45 miles
1A, Lakeland Business Park, Lamplugh Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QT
Workington Older Peoples Service Cmht4.75 miles
Lillyhall Business Ctr Unit 20-22, Jubilee Road, Workington, CA14 4HA
Derwent House5.14 miles
Wakefield Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0HZ
Cockermouth Hospital & Health Centre5.33 miles
Isel Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9HT
The Elms6.36 miles
Infirmary Road, Workington, CA14 2UG
Assertive Outreach Workington6.39 miles
76 John Street,, Workington, CA14 3BT
Oxford Street (Mental Health Clinics)6.62 miles
20 Oxford Street,, Workington, CA14 2AJ
Spire Workington Clinic6.66 miles
Park Lane, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2RN
Park Lane (Mental Health Clinics)6.68 miles
Community Mental Health Centre, Park Lane, Workington, CA14 2RR
Thirlmere Suite6.99 miles
Thirlmere Building, 50 Lakes Road, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, Workington, CA14 3YP
Yewdale Ward7.68 miles
West Cumberland Hospital, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG
Copeland Unit7.68 miles
West Cumberland Hospital, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG
Flatt Walks (Mental Health Clinics)7.97 miles
Flatt Walks Health Centre, 3 Castle Meadows, Whitehaven, CA28 7QE
Keswick Minor Injury Unit10.74 miles
Mary Hewetson Community Hospital, Crosthwaite Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5PH
GP
Fellview Healthcare Ltd5.08 miles
Griffin Close Surgery, Griffin Close, Frizington, Cumbria, CA26 3SH
Castlegate Surgery5.33 miles
Cockermouth Health Centre, Isel Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9HT
Derwent Surgery5.33 miles
Cockermouth Community Hospital and Health Centre, Isel Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9HT
Hinnings Road Surgery5.35 miles
Hinnings Road, Distington, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5UR
Beechwood Group Practice6.41 miles
57 John Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3FT
Oxford Street Surgery6.62 miles
20 Oxford Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2AJ
Solway Health Services6.62 miles
Park Lane, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2RW
Fellview Healthcare Ltd6.64 miles
Cleator Moor Health Centre, Birks Road, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5HP
James Street Group Practice6.65 miles
James Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2DL
Orchard House Surgery6.66 miles
Ann Burrow Thomas Health Centre, South William Street, Workington, CA14 2EW
Catherine Street Surgery7.85 miles
3 Catherine Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7PD
Whitehaven Medical Centre7.91 miles
Catherine Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, Whitehaven, CA28 7PA
Lowther Medical Centre7.95 miles
1 Castle Meadows, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7RG
Fellview Healthcare Ltd7.97 miles
Flatt Walks Surgery, 3 Castle Meadows, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7QE
Queen Street Medical Practice8.00 miles
Richard Benedict House, 149 Queen Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7BA
Maryport Group practice8.43 miles
Alneburgh House, Ewanrigg Road, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8EL
Hospital
Cockermouth Community Hospital5.33 miles
Isel Road, Cockermouth, CA13 9HT
Workington Community Hospital6.62 miles
Park Lane, Workington, CA14 2RW
West Cumberland Hospital7.68 miles
Homewood, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG
Victoria Cottage Hospital8.48 miles
Ewanrigg Road, Maryport, CA15 8EJ
Wigton Community Hospital18.79 miles
Cross Lane, Wigton, CA7 9DD
Millom Hospital27.31 miles
Lapstone Road, Millom, LA18 4BY
Cumberland Infirmary27.51 miles
Newtown Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7HY
Furness General Hospital32.71 miles
Dalton Lane, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4LF
Westmorland General Hospital33.66 miles
Burton Rd, Kendal, LA9 7RG
Pharmacy
Boots5.03 miles
56-58 Main Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9LU
J W W Allison and Sons Ltd5.05 miles
31 Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9LE
Boots5.08 miles
6-8 Main Street, Frizington, Cumbria, CA26 3SA
Castlegate Pharmacy5.33 miles
Cockermouth Community Hospital and Health Centre, Isel Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9HT
Moorclose Pharmacy6.24 miles
Unit 6,Moorclose Rd/About, 138 westfield drive, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3RW
Sandham Jh6.33 miles
64-66 Harrington Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3EF
Harrington Pharmacy6.39 miles
25 Church Road, Harrington, Workington, CA14 5QA
Whelan Fc Chemist Ltd6.39 miles
70-74 John Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3BT
Boots6.49 miles
27-31 Murray Road, Workington, CA14 2AB
Seaton Pharmacy6.60 miles
91 Main Road, Seaton, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1JE
W Gourlay6.62 miles
25-27 Oxford Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2AL
Tuschem Ltd6.62 miles
Workington Community Hosp, Park Lane, Workington, CA14 2RW
Murray's Pharmacy6.68 miles
Cleator Moor Health Ctr, Birks Road, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5HP
Asda Pharmacy7.22 miles
Dunmail Park Shopping Ctr, Maryport Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1NQ
Tesco In Store Pharmacy7.86 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Bransty Row, North Shore, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7XY
Morrisons Pharmacy7.87 miles
Flatt Walks, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7RW
Leisure
Park
SANDYBECK MEADOW3.50 miles
HIGH LEYS3.61 miles
WORKINGTON HALL (Grade II Listed)5.67 miles
HARRINGTON RESERVOIR6.10 miles
MOORCLOSE COMMUNITY GREEN6.35 miles
MOSSBAY6.69 miles
WHINLATTER FOREST PARK7.03 miles
SIDDICK POND7.09 miles
LONGLAND LAKE8.02 miles
BASSENTHWAITE LAKE8.74 miles
ST BEES HEAD10.06 miles
HALLSENNA MOOR14.12 miles
LAKE DISTRICT15.39 miles
THORNHILL MOSS & MEADOWS16.61 miles
MUNCASTER CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)16.73 miles
DRIGG DUNES AND GULLERY, RAVENGLASS17.31 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR Oakhurst4.45 miles
Euro Oakhurst, Lamplugh Road, Cumbria, CA13 0QT
SPAR Lillyhall4.63 miles
Hills Of Lakeland Ltd, Longmile Filling Station, Cunbria, CA14 4JT
ALDI Low Road4.92 miles
Cockermouth, CA13 0HH
Sainsbury's Cockermouth4.93 miles
Station Road, Cockermouth, CA13 9RS
Co-op Cockermouth4.96 miles
Cockermouth, CA13 9QW
Slatefell Stores5.01 miles
Windmill Lane, Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 9AP
Frizington Shop5.08 miles
1 Main Street, Frizington Cumbria CA26 3SA
Co-op Workington5.26 miles
Distington, CA14 5SZ
SPAR Stainburn5.77 miles
Middlemoor Filling Station, Stainburn Road, Cumbria, CA14 1ST
SPAR Moorclose6.24 miles
128, Westfield Drive, Cumbria, CA14 3RW
Co-op Workington6.36 miles
Harrington Road, Workington, CA14 3EG
M&S Workington6.43 miles
62 Pow Street, Workington, CA14 3AB
Iceland Workington6.46 miles
62/64 Pow Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3AB
SPAR Main Road6.54 miles
Main Road, Cumbria, CA14 1HX
Nisa Local6.54 miles
Main Rd, Seaton, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1HX
Mossbay Conv Store6.63 miles
248 Mossbay, Workington Cumbria CA14 3TL
Transport
Bus Stop
Village Green (SE)0.06 miles
Keld Syke (N)0.08 miles
Hodyoad (SE)0.74 miles
Stygate Road (NW)0.75 miles
Smithy Bridge (SW)1.04 miles
Smithy Bridge (NE)1.05 miles
Village Centre (W)1.09 miles
Village Centre (NE)1.09 miles
Old Railway Bridge (W)1.13 miles
Bridge End (E)1.14 miles
Post Office (S)1.57 miles
Bridge (N)1.60 miles
The Royal Yew (E)1.63 miles
The Royal Yew (W)1.63 miles
Quaker Meeting House (SW)1.63 miles
Quaker Meeting House (NE)1.63 miles
Ferry Port
Hawes End Derwentwater Ferry Landing9.95 miles
Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing10.09 miles
Low Brandelhow Derwentwater Ferry Landing10.10 miles
High Brandelhow Ferry Landing10.15 miles
Keswick Ferry Landing10.69 miles
Lodore Falls Derwentwater Ferry Landing10.99 miles
Ashness Gate Derwentwater Ferry Landing11.12 miles
Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing18.91 miles
Monk Coniston Ferry Landing20.96 miles
Waterhead Hotel (Coniston) Ferry Landing21.01 miles
Coniston Ferry Landing21.06 miles
Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing21.59 miles
Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing21.73 miles
Brantwood (Coniston) Ferry Landing21.75 miles
Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing21.88 miles
Sunny Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing22.86 miles
Railway Station
Harrington Rail Station6.44 miles
Workington Rail Station6.95 miles
Parton Rail Station7.14 miles
Whitehaven Rail Station7.75 miles
Corkickle Rail Station7.91 miles
Flimby Rail Station7.94 miles
Maryport Rail Station8.73 miles
St Bees Rail Station10.22 miles
Nethertown Rail Station11.50 miles
Aspatria Rail Station11.71 miles
Braystones Rail Station12.04 miles
Sellafield Rail Station13.01 miles
Seascale Rail Station14.11 miles
Drigg Rail Station15.15 miles
Ravenglass Rail Station16.55 miles
Wigton Rail Station18.86 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (CA13 0S*)
Number of Properties in Catchment655
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
BARROWGATE
MOCKERKIN
COCKERMOUTH
CUMBRIA
CA13 0ST		£582,000
2022-11-30
detached
freehold
MOCKERKIN MEWS (ENNERDALE)
MOCKERKIN
COCKERMOUTH
CUMBRIA
CA13 0ST		£190,000
2022-11-22
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2019-07-11   £170,000
CHESTNUT GROVE
MOCKERKIN
COCKERMOUTH
CUMBRIA
CA13 0ST		£730,000
2022-03-16
detached
freehold
CRUACHAN
MOCKERKIN
COCKERMOUTH
CUMBRIA
CA13 0ST		£235,000
2022-02-25
detached
leasehold
Sold 2000-08-25   £120,000
MOCKERKIN MEWS (CRUMMOCK)
MOCKERKIN
COCKERMOUTH
CUMBRIA
CA13 0ST		£340,000
2021-12-10
terraced
leasehold
Sold 2003-08-06   £185,000
Sold 1999-06-01   £100,000
SWIFTNESS
MOCKERKIN
COCKERMOUTH
CUMBRIA
CA13 0ST		£395,000
2021-10-28
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-08-21   £257,500
BLENCATHRA
MOCKERKIN
COCKERMOUTH
CUMBRIA
CA13 0ST		£415,000
2021-02-10
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-08-07   £425,000
RANDLEHOW
MOCKERKIN
COCKERMOUTH
CUMBRIA
CA13 0ST		£250,000
2020-11-06
terraced
freehold
TARN BANKS FARM
MOCKERKIN
COCKERMOUTH
CUMBRIA
CA13 0ST		£320,000
2020-02-28
detached
freehold
STUBBS GHYLL
MOCKERKIN
COCKERMOUTH
CUMBRIA
CA13 0ST		£222,000
2018-11-07
detached
freehold
Sold 1999-11-05   £110,000
CROFTSIDE
MOCKERKIN
COCKERMOUTH
CUMBRIA
CA13 0ST		£462,500
2017-12-13
otherPropertyType
freehold
BRACKENGHYLL
MOCKERKIN
COCKERMOUTH
CUMBRIA
CA13 0ST		£150,000
2015-12-03
terraced
freehold
Sold 2015-07-31   £115,000
FARSIGHT
MOCKERKIN
COCKERMOUTH
CUMBRIA
CA13 0ST		£180,000
2013-07-04
semidetached
freehold
UPPER TARN
MOCKERKIN
COCKERMOUTH
CUMBRIA
CA13 0ST		£430,000
2012-11-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-01-12   £335,000
MOCKERKIN HALL
MOCKERKIN
COCKERMOUTH
CUMBRIA
CA13 0ST		£367,000
2011-03-24
detached
freehold
WEST WINDS
MOCKERKIN
COCKERMOUTH
CUMBRIA
CA13 0ST		£435,000
2009-05-07
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-09-29   £370,000
Sold 1998-12-18   £195,000
STUBBS FARM
MOCKERKIN
COCKERMOUTH
CUMBRIA
CA13 0ST		£340,000
2008-09-30
detached
freehold
COACH HOUSE
MOCKERKIN
COCKERMOUTH
CUMBRIA
CA13 0ST		£90,000
2007-08-24
terraced
freehold
DANCING PASTURES
MOCKERKIN
COCKERMOUTH
CUMBRIA
CA13 0ST		£425,000
2007-03-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-06-14   £240,000
Sold 1997-11-21   £130,000
STONE BARNS
MOCKERKIN
COCKERMOUTH
CUMBRIA
CA13 0ST		£320,000
2006-02-01
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-04-26   £315,000
MOCKERKIN MEWS (DERWENT)
MOCKERKIN
COCKERMOUTH
CUMBRIA
CA13 0ST		£59,000
2002-03-27
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
BARN COTTAGE
MOCKERKIN
COCKERMOUTH
CUMBRIA
CA13 0ST		£92,000
2001-10-29
terraced
freehold
MOKERKIN MEWS (LOWESWATER)
MOCKERKIN
COCKERMOUTH
CUMBRIA
CA13 0ST		£60,000
2000-12-14
flatmaisonette (New)
leasehold
MOCKERKIN MEWS (MEADLEY)
MOCKERKIN
COCKERMOUTH
CUMBRIA
CA13 0ST		£65,000
2000-05-25
flatmaisonette
leasehold
TOMDOUN
MOCKERKIN
COCKERMOUTH
CUMBRIA
CA13 0ST		£165,000
1999-07-23
detached
freehold
MOCKERKIN MEWS (BUTTERMERE)
MOCKERKIN
COCKERMOUTH
CUMBRIA
CA13 0ST		£85,000
1999-05-07
flatmaisonette
leasehold
MIDTOWN FARM
MOCKERKIN
COCKERMOUTH
CUMBRIA
CA13 0ST		£78,000
1997-05-09
semidetached (New)
freehold
MERRIGHYLL
MOCKERKIN
COCKERMOUTH
CUMBRIA
CA13 0ST		£93,039
1997-02-21
detached
freehold
THE SETTINGS
MOCKERKIN
COCKERMOUTH
CUMBRIA
CA13 0ST		£120,000
1995-08-25
detached (New)
freehold
HOW FOOT
MOCKERKIN
COCKERMOUTH
CUMBRIA
CA13 0ST		£60,000
1995-07-20
detached (New)
freehold
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