Welcome to Skelwith
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Skelwith Bridge is a small village in the southern area of the Lake District in Cumbria, England. Historically, Skelwith Bridge is part of Westmorland, lying on the ancient boundary with Lancashire. The civil parish is called Skelwith. Its population at the 2011 census was 155. It is located around 3 miles south of Grasmere and is nearby the waterfalls of Skelwith Force and Colwith Force. The nearest lakes to the village are Elter Water to the north-west and Loughrigg Tarn to the north.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,141 hectares |
---|---|
Population |
133 (2021) |
Density |
12 people/km2 |
Mean age |
49.0 |
Ward |
Ambleside & Grasmere |
District |
South Lakeland |
Postcodes |
LA21, LA22 |
ONS ID |
E04002649 |
Council
Contact details for Skelwith Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Skelwith Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Skelwith Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Skelwith Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Skelwith Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Skelwith Parish.
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