| Coordinates: | 54.395, -2.816 |
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| 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 miles
- Lancaster 24.1 miles
- Kendal 5.6 miles
- Heysham 24.2 miles
- Penrith 20.6 miles
- Ulverston 17.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Staveley Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Hugill Parish 1.3 miles
- Upper Kent Ward 1.5 miles
- Nether Staveley Parish 1.9 miles
- Kentmere Parish 2.1 miles
- Longsleddale Parish 2.4 miles
- Strickland Roger Parish 2.8 miles
- Strickland Ketel Parish 3.1 miles
- Burneside Built-up area 3.6 miles
- Windermere Built-up area 3.9 miles
- Selside and Fawcett Forest Parish 4.1 miles
- Crook Parish 4.2 miles
Example postcodes in Over Staveley
LA8 9NY, LA8 9PD, LA8 9NS, LA8 9QZ, LA8 9JJ, LA8 9LY, LA8 9NU, LA8 9QR, LA8 9PQ … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 56.3 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 59.4 miles
- Staveley Railway Station 1.4 miles
- Burneside Railway Station 3.4 miles
Hotels near Over Staveley Ad
- Linthwaite House 5 4.9 miles
- The Samling Hotel 4 4.1 miles
- Applegarth Villa Hotel & Restaurant (Adult Only) 5 3.8 miles
- Gilpin Hotel & Lake House 5 3.8 miles
- Langdale Chase Hotel 5 5.3 miles
- Craig Manor 4 4.3 miles
- Broadoaks Country House 5 4.1 miles
- The Gateway Hotel 4 3.8 miles
- Cranleigh Boutique 4 4.8 miles
- Rothay Manor Hotel 4 6.5 miles
Schools in Over Staveley
- Staveley C of E School Primary
Local points of interest
- Wray Castle Estate 5.4 miles
- Watercrook Archaeological site 6.6 miles
- Terry Bank Estate 13.7 miles
- Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 14.4 miles
- Lowther Castle Estate 14.6 miles
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 15.6 miles
- Holker Hall Estate 16.1 miles
- Underley Hall Estate 16.4 miles
- Brocavum Archaeological site 18.3 miles
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 18.3 miles
- Blencathra Centre Country house 18.9 miles