About Us

About Lakes & Dales

Lakes and Dales Co-operative is part of the Scotmid Co-op. We have eight stores across the north of England in Cumbria and the Lake District, Weardale and the Seaton Valley in south-east Northumberland. Each of these three areas at one time operated as small independent cooperatives until they joined the Scotmid family. All Lakes and Dales stores are in areas that are known for their strong sense of community and their excellent local produce.

We have three community stores in Cumbria located in Keswick, Lazonby and Shap, three in Weardale in Stanhope, St John’s Chapel and Frosterley and two in the Seaton Valley.

Our Co-operative

In 2013, Penrith Co-operative merged with Scotmid Co-operative, Scotland’s largest independent co-operative. As a co-operative society, we are owned by our members, who each have an equal say in how we are run. We are true to our co-operative values and principles we are committed to supporting our local communities.

Scotmid Co-operative

Scotmid Co-operative has been at the heart of local communities since 1859. Our businesses include Scotmid Food, Semichem, Lakes & Dales Co-operative, Funeral Directors, Post Offices and our property division. We employ around 5,000 people in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North of England across 350 retail outlets. Find out more about Scotmid Co-operative.