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County or areaCumbria
Postcode districtCA11
Telephone code017684
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 16 min4:35 am – 9:51 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 16 min8:31 am – 3:47 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People5,500 residentsin the Askham, Ullswater & Greystoke census areaMedian age 53.52,456 households71% of homes owner-occupied51% owned outright9% social rented, 19% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting2.6% unemployment rate60% of adults are economically active, 2,792 in work, 30% retiredMain industries: hospitality 15%, farming, forestry and fishing 12%, retail and wholesale 12%Getting to work: 40% work from home, 50% go by car, 1% take public transport, 8% walk or cycle47% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages41% of adults hold a degree or higher14% have no qualifications, 6% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 18°C, lows 10°CColdest month January: highs 5°C, lows 1°C1,902 mm of rain a year, 75 days with 10 mm or morewettest month January52 days of air frost, 3 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 5°CJFebruary: 0 to 6°CFMarch: 1 to 8°CMApril: 3 to 11°CAMay: 5 to 14°CMJune: 8 to 16°CJJuly: 10 to 18°CJAugust: 10 to 17°CASeptember: 8 to 15°CSOctober: 6 to 12°CONovember: 3 to 8°CNDecember: 1 to 6°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksHeron Pikemountain · under a mileSheffield Pikemountain · 1.3 miLanty's Tarnlake · under a mileCherry Holmisland · under a mileWall Holmisland · under a mileBlowick Baybay · under a mileSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesJenkins Fieldpark · under a mile · 4 haKing George's Fieldplaying field · under a mile · 4 haBury Jubilee Outdoor Pursuit Centresports ground · 1.4 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes78 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197015 of magnitude 3+, 2 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197933 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 21 Sep 202627 mi away, Silverdale, LancashireSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: areas at High risk within 500 m of the centrea 1 in 30 chance of flooding in any year, or greaterAlso medium, low risk areas nearbySource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 1.5 · PM2.5 4.0 · PM10 5.6 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband63% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband88% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)2.0% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)3,013 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation153 m502 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 145 to 455 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalMary Hewetson Cottage Hospital (Keswick)8.7 miGP surgeryGlenridding Health Centreright herePharmacyGrasmere Pharmacy6.6 miDentistMint Dental7.7 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 primaryPrimaryPatterdale CofE Primary Schoolages 3-11, 23 pupilsunder a mileSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportNewcastle International Airport NCL61 miRailway stationPenrith North Lakes11 miBus stationBus Station (K)Keswick8.6 miFerryGlenridding Ullswater Ferry Landingunder a mileBus stops9 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the CA11 postcode district.


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46 Shops in Glenridding in 14 categories

 

 

Supermarkets

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24 Takeaways in Glenridding in 5 categories

 

 

Cinemas

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8 Health and beauty in Glenridding in 5 categories

 

 

75 Home improvement in Glenridding in 16 categories

 

 

48 Attractions in Glenridding in 11 categories

 

 

33 Property services in Glenridding in 6 categories

 

 

38 Education in Glenridding in 15 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Glenridding

  • John Peel - Windermere

    Windermere, LA23 3BZ

    12.4 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent food and service n plenty of it well enjoyed especially in front of a roaring fire definitely going again ...

  • Watermill Inn - Kendal, Nr Windermere

    Ings Village, Kendal, Nr Windermere, LA8 9PY

    12 miles away

    5 star reviewWithout doubt the best real ale pub in Cumbria. I visit every week and travel from Morecambe to do so. ...

  • Crown Inn - Bolton, Carlisle

    Bar

    Chapel Street Great Strickland, Bolton, Carlisle, CA10 3AZ

    13.6 miles away

    4 star reviewThis is a great traditional pub. Has a really nice atmosphere and is totally unspoilt. Serves a good traditional food menu served ...

  • Midland Hotel - Lazonby, Penrith

    Lazonby, Lazonby, Penrith, CA10 1BG

    17.2 miles away

    4 star reviewA quiet, friendly pub with good beer. An approachable landlord who chats if you want a chat. What more can ...

 

Top restaurants in Glenridding

  • Shap Chip Shop - Shap, Penrith

    Fish and Chips Restaurant

    Cleveland House, Shap, Shap, Penrith, CA10 3JS

    10.9 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic! Shap Chippy re-opened in 2013 and I can honestly say they do the best fish and chips I have ...

  • Mcdonalds - Penrith

    Ullswater Road, Penrith, CA11 7JQ

    11 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent service. Guna in particular, what a star.

 

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Top shops in Glenridding

  • Seward E & J G - Burneside, Kendal

    Pie Shop

    5 Highgate Steeles Row, Burneside, Kendal, LA9 6PY

    15.2 miles away

    5 star reviewReally superb deep filled pies and cakes. You have to take what they have got, today there were cheese and ...

  • Lakeside Picnic - Waterhead, Ambleside

    Dessert Shop

    The Old Coach House Stock Lane Borrans Road, Waterhead, Ambleside, LA22 0ES

    8.6 miles away

    5 star reviewVery good coffee and fantasting customer service. Beautiful surroundings.

  • Moota Garden Centre The Great Escape Coffee Shop - Moota, Cockermouth

    Coffee Store

    49 Station Road, Moota, Cockermouth, CA13 0QF

    18.7 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent home made food prepared to order. Pleasant service. Plenty of Parking. Facilities for Disabled. Fancy goods and local produce ...

  • Oggie's Cards & Gifts - Coniston

    Gift Shop

    Coniston, LA21 8ED

    13.1 miles away

    5 star reviewMe and my husband recently went here on my first trip to coniston. I must admit it was a lovely ...

  • Plumgarths Farm Shop - Kendal

    Butcher Shop

    Crook Road, Kendal, LA8 8LX

    15.4 miles away

    4 star reviewYou go from strength to strength! We were among your 1st customers and collect fresh stuff every time we ...

 

Top supermarkets in Glenridding

  • Co op - Keswick

    Main Street, Keswick, CA12

    8.6 miles away

    5 star reviewVery good, good for veggies, good prices and all round a lot better than Booths.

 

Top takeaways in Glenridding

  • Kingfisher - Keswick

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    77 Main Street, Keswick, CA12 5DS

    8.6 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat Fish

  • Jolly Fryer - Burneside, Kendal

    Burneside, Kendal, LA9 6QT

    15.1 miles away

    5 star reviewThis a seriously good chippie. Quality always excellent. Fresh & delicious.

  • Our Plaice - Coniston

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Lake Road, Coniston, LA21 8EW

    13.3 miles away

    5 star reviewvery tasty and very good value well worth a visit if you are passing

  • Lucky Dragon - Waterhead, Compston Road

    1 Unicorn Building, Waterhead, Compston Road, LA22 9DJ

    7.8 miles away

    5 star reviewBrilliant best take away staff friendly polite. Bo is brilliant always knows what I want. Wouldn't go anywhere else to ...

  • China Cottage - Waterhead, Ambleside

    7 Lake Road, Waterhead, Ambleside, LA22 0AD

    7.9 miles away

    4 star reviewExcellent stir fried beef

 

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Top health and beauty in Glenridding

  • Hair Shop - Keswick

    Beauty

    2-3 Luptons Court, Keswick, CA12 5JL

    8.5 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat atmosphere excellent hairdressing

  • Canyon Ride - Cumbria

    Swimming

    Southend Road, Cumbria, CA10 2DW

    13.4 miles away

    5 star reviewCan you go on the water slide in the rain

  • Rowe Stephen - Penrith

    Optician

    26 Corn Market, Penrith, CA11 7HS

    11.4 miles away

    4 star reviewGreat service, very friendly and helpful, very happy customer

 

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