Area Info for Skelsmergh and Scalthwaiterigg (Cumbria)

Skelsmergh and Scalthwaiterigg (Cumbria, UK)

Skelsmergh and Scalthwaiterigg is a civil parish located in the district of South Lakeland in Cumbria, England. It is a rural area characterised by its scenic countryside, traditional villages, and historical sites. The parish encompasses the villages of Skelsmergh and Scalthwaiterigg, along with surrounding farmland and open spaces.

Geography and Landscape

The area is known for its picturesque landscape, featuring rolling hills, lush green fields, and woodland areas. It is situated near the Lake District National Park, offering proximity to some of the most renowned natural attractions in the region. The landscape provides opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and exploring nature.

History and Heritage

Skelsmergh and Scalthwaiterigg have historical roots dating back several centuries. The region contains traditional Cumbrian architecture, including stone-built cottages and farmhouses. The parish has a rich agricultural history, which continues to influence its rural character today.

Community and Amenities

The community in Skelsmergh and Scalthwaiterigg is small and close-knit. Local amenities are limited within the parish itself, with residents often relying on nearby towns for services such as shops, schools, and healthcare. The area is popular among visitors seeking a peaceful retreat in the countryside.

Transport and Accessibility

Transport links are primarily via local roads connecting to larger towns and cities in Cumbria. Public transport options may be limited, making private vehicles the most common means of travel for residents and visitors.

Additional Information

As a rural parish, Skelsmergh and Scalthwaiterigg offer a tranquil environment with a focus on preserving its natural beauty and historical character. It is an ideal location for those interested in outdoor pursuits, heritage, and experiencing traditional Cumbrian life.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Selside Endowed CofE Primary School1.61 miles
Selside, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9LB
The Queen Katherine School1.62 miles
Appleby Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6PJ
St Oswald's CofE Primary School1.63 miles
Howgill Close, Burneside, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6QR
St Thomas's CofE Primary School2.02 miles
Kendal Green, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5PP
Sandgate School2.12 miles
Sandylands Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6JG
Cambian Whinfell School2.29 miles
110 Windermere Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5EZ
Castle Park School2.31 miles
Sedbergh Drive, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BE
Stramongate Primary School2.37 miles
Blackhall Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4BT
Kendal Nursery School2.52 miles
Brantfield, Queens Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4PH
Ghyllside Primary School2.86 miles
Gillinggate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4JB
Grayrigg CofE School3.03 miles
Grayrigg, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9BU
Kirkbie Kendal School3.12 miles
Lound Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7EQ
Heron Hill Primary School3.14 miles
Hayfell Avenue, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7JH
Vicarage Park CofE Primary School3.23 miles
Vicarage Drive, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5BP
Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School3.23 miles
Hawesmead Avenue, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5HB
Staveley CofE School4.06 miles
Brow Lane, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PH
Health
Clinic
Cancer Care - The Lakes Centre2.34 miles
Blackhall Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4BT
Captain French Surgery2.81 miles
The Gillinggate Centre, Gillinggate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4JE
Kentwood Clinic2.81 miles
Gillingate Centre, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4JE
Psychological Services Kinta House3.38 miles
Kinta House, Helme Close, Kendal, LA9 7HY
Kentmere Ward3.80 miles
Westmorland General Hospital, Burton Road, Kendal, LA9 7RG
Langdale Unit3.80 miles
Westmorland General Hospital, Burton Road, Kendal, LA9 7RG
Garburn House3.80 miles
Westmorland General Hospital,, LA9 7RG
iSIGHT Cumbria9.50 miles
c/o Baverstocks Opticians, 2 Main Street, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7PN
Shap Medical Practice11.71 miles
Peggy Nut Croft, Shap, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3LW
Bleasdale House School13.90 miles
27 Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0RG
Eden Cmht Base At Kirkby Stephen15.71 miles
Kirkby Stephen Railway Station,, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4LE
Kirkby Stephen Health Centre16.90 miles
Christian Head,, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4HA
Kirkby Stephen (Mental Health Clinics)16.90 miles
Kirby Stephen Health Centre, Christian Head, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4HA
Ulverston Community Health Centre (Mental Health)18.80 miles
Stanley Street,, Ulverston, LA12 7BT
Ulverston Community Health Centre18.80 miles
Stanley St,, Ulverston, LA12 7BT
Spire Penrith Clinic20.43 miles
Penrith Hospital, Bridge Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8HX
GP
Station House Surgery2.14 miles
Station Road, Station Road, Kendal, Kendal, LA9 6SA
The James Cochrane Practice M/S2.36 miles
Maude Street Surgery, Maude Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4QE
Captain French Surgery2.81 miles
The Gillingate Centre, Gillinggate Centre, Gillinggate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4JE
The James Cochrance Practice H/C3.42 miles
Helme Chase Surgery, Burton Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7HR
Dr P Burns & Partners3.88 miles
Staveley Surgery, 9 Crook Road, Staveley, Kendal, LA8 9NG
Dr J H Gorrigan & Partners7.07 miles
The Institute, Levens, Cumbria, LA8 8PU
The Upper Eden Medical Practice7.22 miles
Off Church Street, Tebay, Cumbria, CA10 3XB
Shap Medical Practice, Tebay Branch Surgery7.22 miles
Church Street, Tebay, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3XB
Dr P Burns & Partners7.55 miles
St Mary`s Surgery, Applethwaite, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BA
Windermere Health Centre7.64 miles
Windermere, Goodly Dale, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2EG
Sedbergh Medical Centre8.07 miles
Station Road, Station Road, Sedbergh, Sedbergh, LA10 5DL
Shap Medical Practice, Orton Branch Surgery9.25 miles
Market Hall, Orton, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3RJ
Dr J A Irving & Partners9.44 miles
Haverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7PS
Dr J H Gorrigan & Partners9.46 miles
Police Square, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7PW
Ambleside Health Centre10.99 miles
Rydal Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BP
Hawkshead Medical Practice11.08 miles
Red Lion Yard, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NU
Hospital
Westmorland General Hospital3.80 miles
Burton Rd, Kendal, LA9 7RG
Queen Victoria Hospital20.46 miles
Thornton Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5QG
Ridge Lea Hospital21.75 miles
Quernmore Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3JT
BMI The Lancaster Hospital22.17 miles
Meadowside, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3RH
Royal Lancaster Infirmary22.22 miles
Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4RP
Millom Hospital24.33 miles
Lapstone Road, Millom, LA18 4BY
Furness General Hospital24.96 miles
Dalton Lane, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4LF
Castleberg Hospital26.67 miles
Raines Road, Giggleswick, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 0BN
Fleetwood Hospital32.22 miles
Pharos Street, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 6BE
Alston Ruth Lancaster James Hospital33.03 miles
Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QX
Cockermouth Community Hospital33.05 miles
Isel Road, Cockermouth, CA13 9HT
BMI Gisburne Park Hospital34.30 miles
Gisburn Park Estate, Park Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4HX
Richardson Hospital34.83 miles
John Street, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8ET
New Richardson Hospital34.89 miles
Victoria Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8HT
Clitheroe Community Hospital35.96 miles
Chatburn Road,, BB7 4JX
Longridge Community Hospital36.87 miles
St. Wilfrids Terrace, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3WQ
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy2.14 miles
Station House, 1 Station Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6RY
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.36 miles
2 Maude Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4QD
Boots2.39 miles
66 Stricklandgate, Kendal, LA9 4PU
Superdrug2.42 miles
18a Westmorland Shop.Ctr., Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4LR
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.68 miles
132 Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE
Rowlands Pharmacy2.81 miles
Captain French Surgery, Old John Boste Club, Gillingate, Kendal, LA9 4JE
The Co-Operative Pharmacy3.42 miles
Helme Chase Surgery, Burton Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7HR
Asda Pharmacy3.48 miles
Burton Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7JA
Staveley Healthcare Ltd3.89 miles
6 Main Street, Staveley, Kendal, LA8 9LU
Carter D (Disp Chemists Ltd)7.40 miles
16 Crescent Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1DT
Boots7.41 miles
10 Crescent Road, Windermere, LA23 1EA
Windermere Health Centre Pharmacy Ltd7.64 miles
Goodly Dale, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2EG
Boots8.34 miles
48-50 Main Street, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5BL
Rowlands Pharmacy9.44 miles
1 Haverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7PS
Thomas Bell (Chemists) Ltd10.69 miles
Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0AD
Boots10.77 miles
8 - 9 Market Cross, Ambleside, LA22 9BT
Leisure
Park
SIZERGH CASTLE (Grade II Listed)5.71 miles
KILLINGTON BRIDGE6.66 miles
LEVENS HALL (Grade I Listed)7.01 miles
QUEEN'S GARDEN (Grade II Listed)7.96 miles
WHITBARROW7.98 miles
BLACKWELL (Grade II Listed)8.13 miles
WHITBARROW SCAR8.29 miles
BELLE ISLE (Grade II* Listed)8.48 miles
BROCKHOLE (Grade II Listed)9.19 miles
DALLAM TOWER (Grade II Listed)9.95 miles
BLELHAM BOG10.52 miles
NORTH FEN10.69 miles
FELL FOOT10.96 miles
CLAWTHORPE FELL10.99 miles
HOLME PARK QUARRY11.32 miles
GREAT ASBY SCAR11.40 miles
Shop
Groceries
Morrisons Kendal1.42 miles
Queen Katherines Avenue, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6DU
ALDI Appleby Road1.93 miles
Kendal, LA9 6DU
SPAR Sandylands2.04 miles
37, Sandylands Road, Cumbria, LA9 6EU
Hallgarth PO, Off-Licence & Food2.08 miles
93 Hallgarth Circle, Kendal Cumbria LA9 5NU
Lakes Movies Convenience Store2.22 miles
16a Wildman Street, Kendal Cumbria LA9 6EN
M&S Kendal2.47 miles
Library Road, Kendal, LA9 4QB
Booths Kendal2.50 miles
Wainwrights Yard, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4DP
Iceland Kendal2.62 miles
61/68 Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4ED
Tesco Kendal (Express)2.64 miles
26-28 Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4SX
SPAR Heron Hill3.24 miles
2, Hayfell Avenue, Cumbria, LA9 7JL
ASDA Kendal3.58 miles
Burton Road, Kendal, LA9 7JA
SPAR Staveley3.82 miles
51-53, Main Street, Cumbria, LA8 9LN
Londis Kendal7.07 miles
Levens Lane, Kendal, LA8 8ND
Booths Windermere7.35 miles
The Old Station, Victoria Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1QA
Co-op Windermere7.38 miles
Windermere, LA23 1EN
Sainsbury's Wndrmr Main Rd Local7.42 miles
Main Road, Windermere, Windermere, LA23 1DX
Transport
Airport
Blackpool International Airport42.32 miles
Bus Stop
Wilsons Cottages (N)0.67 miles
Morrisons (E)1.51 miles
Morrisons (W)1.52 miles
Eggholme (S)1.53 miles
Eggholme (N)1.54 miles
Kent Lea (S)1.57 miles
Kent Lea (N)1.57 miles
Sprint Holme (S)1.58 miles
Ford Bridge (S)1.59 miles
Queen Katherine School (N)1.59 miles
Sprint Holme (N)1.59 miles
Carling Hill (NW)1.61 miles
St Oswald's School (NW)1.64 miles
Vicarage (NE)1.65 miles
St Oswalds Vicarage (SW)1.66 miles
St Oswald's Church (SE)1.66 miles
Ferry Port
Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal8.04 miles
Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing8.35 miles
Far Sawrey Windermere Ferry Terminal8.66 miles
Brockhole Ferry Landing9.34 miles
Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing10.39 miles
Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing10.89 miles
Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing10.96 miles
Monk Coniston Ferry Landing13.31 miles
Waterhead Hotel (Coniston) Ferry Landing13.58 miles
Brantwood (Coniston) Ferry Landing13.60 miles
Coniston Ferry Landing13.78 miles
Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing14.19 miles
Sunny Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing14.99 miles
Water Park (Coniston) Ferry Landing15.15 miles
Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing15.38 miles
Lake Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing15.44 miles
Railway Station
Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station1.77 miles
Kendal Rail Station2.13 miles
Oxenholme Lake District Rail Station3.91 miles
Staveley Rail Station3.93 miles
Windermere Rail Station7.32 miles
Arnside Rail Station11.75 miles
Grange-over-Sands Rail Station13.53 miles
Silverdale Rail Station13.62 miles
Kents Bank Rail Station15.35 miles
Dent Rail Station15.52 miles
Kirkby Stephen Rail Station15.69 miles
Carnforth Rail Station16.13 miles
Cark Rail Station16.20 miles
Garsdale Rail Station16.26 miles
Wennington Rail Station17.33 miles
Appleby Rail Station17.88 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (LA8 9A*)
Number of Properties in Catchment252
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
HONEYPOT BARN
SKELSMERGH
KENDAL
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS
LA8 9AS		£479,000
2025-08-21
semidetached
freehold
4, KILN CROFT
SKELSMERGH
KENDAL
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS
LA9 6NE		£331,000
2025-03-07
terraced
freehold
Sold 2021-02-22   £275,000
9, KILN CROFT
SKELSMERGH
KENDAL
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS
LA9 6NE		£545,000
2024-10-31
terraced
freehold
Sold 2020-11-18   £400,000
4, DODDING HOLME
MEALBANK
KENDAL
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS
LA8 9DH		£205,000
2024-06-07
semidetached
freehold
EDGE BANK FARM
SKELSMERGH
KENDAL
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS
LA8 9AS		£900,000
2024-11-08
detached
freehold
LANESIDE FARM
SKELSMERGH
KENDAL
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS
LA9 6NX		£620,000
2024-06-27
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2021-10-26   £600,000
SCARFOOT (1)
MEALBANK
KENDAL
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS
LA8 9DJ		£247,000
2023-10-13
terraced
freehold
LOGWOOD COTTAGE
MEALBANK
KENDAL
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS
LA8 9DJ		£456,000
2023-08-21
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2018-04-27   £343,334
LOGWOOD HOUSE
MEALBANK
KENDAL
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS
LA8 9DJ		£224,000
2023-08-21
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2018-04-27   £171,667
SCARFOOT (5)
MEALBANK
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA8 9DJ		£320,000
2022-07-07
terraced
freehold
10, KILN CROFT
SKELSMERGH
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA9 6NE		£506,000
2022-04-11
semidetached
freehold
8, KILN CROFT
SKELSMERGH
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA9 6NE		£370,000
2021-12-16
terraced
freehold
8, DODDING HOLME
MEALBANK
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA8 9DH		£213,000
2021-11-01
semidetached
freehold
EDGE BANK STABLES
SKELSMERGH
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA8 9AS		£320,000
2021-09-29
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2016-10-21   £285,000
Sold 2015-04-09   £285,000
RED HILLS
SKELSMERGH
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA9 6NX		£628,000
2021-06-25
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2018-04-20   £472,000
Sold 2007-11-30   £525,000
GARNETT FIELDS
SKELSMERGH
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA8 9AS		£499,000
2021-06-25
detached
freehold
2, KILN CROFT
SKELSMERGH
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA9 6NE		£256,000
2020-11-27
terraced
freehold
Sold 2018-05-10   £251,000
Sold 2015-11-26   £240,000
11, KILN CROFT
SKELSMERGH
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA9 6NE		£450,000
2020-11-25
detached
freehold
SPRING HOWE (5)
SKELSMERGH
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA9 6NU		£380,000
2020-09-25
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-06-12   £45,000
1, SUMMER HILL
SKELSMERGH
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA9 6NX		£300,000
2020-03-17
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2015-10-16   £335,000
Sold 2007-09-07   £330,000
SPRING HOWE (3)
SKELSMERGH
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA9 6NU		£340,000
2019-08-02
terraced
freehold
BURTON HOUSE
SKELSMERGH
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA8 9AP		£590,000
2019-07-29
otherPropertyType
freehold
SPRING HOWE (2)
SKELSMERGH
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA9 6NU		£330,000
2019-07-05
terraced
freehold
Sold 2018-05-04   £24,000
SPRING HOWE (4)
SKELSMERGH
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA9 6NU		£342,000
2019-05-31
terraced
freehold
NEWALLS
SKELSMERGH
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA9 6NU		£475,000
2019-02-08
semidetached
freehold
2, DODDING HOLME
MEALBANK
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA8 9DH		£235,000
2018-07-13
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2010-11-19   £185,000
BULL PEN
SKELSMERGH
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA9 6NU		£171,000
2018-03-13
detached
freehold
SPRING HOWE (1)
SKELSMERGH
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA9 6NU		£26,000
2017-05-31
otherPropertyType
freehold
6, KILN CROFT
SKELSMERGH
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA9 6NE		£385,000
2017-04-12
terraced
freehold
SCARFOOT (4)
MEALBANK
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA8 9DJ		£160,500
2017-01-27
terraced
freehold
SCAR FOOT (5)
MEALBANK
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA8 9DJ		£195,000
2012-04-05
terraced
freehold
SCAR FOOT (1)
MEALBANK
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA8 9DJ		£175,000
2009-06-15
terraced
freehold
TREETOPS
SKELSMERGH
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA9 6NU		£200,000
2007-05-29
detached
freehold
2, SUMMER HILL
SKELSMERGH
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA9 6NX		£290,000
2006-08-23
semidetached
freehold
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