| Coordinates: | 54.395, -2.816 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NY 47 00 |
| Dialling code: | 01539 (Kendal) |
Over Staveley is a small, largely rural civil parish in Westmorland and Furness, England, lying on the lower slopes above the valley of the River Kent not far from Kendal and the fringes of the Lake District. The landscape is a mix of upland pastures, pockets of woodland and winding lanes, with classic dry‑stone walls and stone farmhouses giving a distinctly Lakeland character despite its quiet, dispersed settlement pattern.
Historically the area is agricultural, with echoes of small‑scale industry in nearby villages where mills and quarries once employed local people; today many residents combine farming with commuting or work in tourism and outdoor leisure. Walking and birdwatching are popular, and the parish retains a strong community feel around village halls and local events, while its proximity to the fells makes it a convenient base for visitors seeking a quieter side of the Lakes.
Postcode districts covering Over Staveley
Most populated places nearby
- Morecambe 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Lancaster 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Kendal 5.6 miles9 km
- Heysham 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Penrith 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Ulverston 17.8 miles28.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Staveley Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Hugill Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Upper Kent Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Nether Staveley Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Kentmere Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Longsleddale Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Strickland Roger Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Strickland Ketel Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Burneside Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Windermere Built-up area 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Selside and Fawcett Forest Parish 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Crook Parish 4.2 miles6.7 km
Example postcodes in Over Staveley
LA8 9JF, LA8 9NT, LA8 9LN, LA8 9LT, LA8 9LU, LA8 9QR, LA8 9JJ, LA8 9NW, LA8 9NU … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 56.3 miles90.5 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 59.4 miles95.5 km
- Staveley Railway Station 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Burneside Railway Station 3.4 miles5.5 km
Hotels near Over Staveley Ad
- Linthwaite House 5 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Applegarth Villa Hotel & Restaurant (Adult Only) 5 3.8 miles6.2 km
- The Samling Hotel 4 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Langdale Chase Hotel 5 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Gilpin Hotel & Lake House 5 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Craig Manor 4 4.3 miles7 km
- The Gateway Hotel 4 3.8 miles6 km
- Broadoaks Country House 5 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Cranleigh Boutique 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
Schools in Over Staveley
- Staveley C of E School Primary
Local points of interest
- Wray Castle Estate 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Watercrook Archaeological site 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Terry Bank Estate 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Lowther Castle Estate 14.6 miles23.4 km
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Holker Hall Estate 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Underley Hall Estate 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Brocavum Archaeological site 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Blencathra Centre Country house 18.9 miles30.4 km