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Getting around Cumbria is a cinch – whether you opt for the bus, the train (including our fabulous collection of steam trains) or a traditional steamboat across the lakes. You can use your own wheels, of course, but that means you’ll have to keep at least one eye on the road - which doesn’t give you as much scope to soak up the glorious scenery.
For information on car parking around the county of Cumbria, and where you can charge your electric car, please visit our car parking and car charging page.
A short section of the A592 at High Kingate is currently closed, but Glenridding and Patterdale remain fully accessible from the north, while businesses in Troutbeck are open and accessible from the south. If you’re approaching Ullswater from the south or Troutbeck from the north, official diversion routes are signposted and you can plan ahead with Westmorland & Furness Council updates here
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Buses to and through Whitehaven: 1 Kells - Parton - Whitehaven - Bransty. 6/X6 Whitehaven -…
Skyline offers guided walking breaks and day hikes for singles and friendship groups where…
Buses to and through Wetheral: 75 Carlisle - Scotby - Wetheral.
Cumbrian based Reays have an extensive range of vehicle suitable for small and large groups of…
We provide services for coach and group operators. Ideal for coach drivers days off. Our 16 seater…
Buses to and through Broughton: X7 Barrow - Broughton - Millom - Haverigg.
Join our guides for a magical Lake District hiking experience, tailored for your dream hike, to…
Buses to and through Sawrey: Cross Lakes Shuttle 525 Bowness - Ferry House - Hawkshead - Grizedale…
Mountain Goat Tours has over 50 years’ experience and recognises itself as the No.1 Lake District…
Buses to and through Keswick: X4/X5 Workington - Cockermouth - Keswick - Penrith. Honiston…
Buses to and through Maryport: 30/30A/30B Thornhill - Whitehaven - Workington - Maryport. 58…
Buttermere shuttlebus from Cockermouth - summer service running Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays…
Buses to and through Cockermouth: 35 Workington - Cockermouth - Slatefell. 36 Workington -…
The bus connects holiday accommodation around the valley with destinations such as Pooley Bridge,…
Penrith • Aira Force • Glenridding • Patterdale
Sit back and relax as we take you to enjoy the sights and sounds of Hadrian's Wall by bus.
A cross lake boat service between Bowness - Ash Landing on the western shore of Windermere, near…
Train stations include Oxenholme, Penrith, and Preston. Airports include Manchester, Leeds,…
Buses to and through Ulverston: 6/6A Barrow - Dalton - Ulverston. 11 Barrow - Roa Island -…
Buses to and through Workington: 1A Great Clifton - Workington. 30/30A/30B Thornhill - Whitehaven…
Buses to and through Sedbergh: 564 Kendal - Sedbergh - Dent - Kirkby Stephen - Brough. 564B…
Avanti West Coast (formerly Virgin Trains) run fast and frequent trains from London, Birmingham and…
The bus connects holiday accommodation around the valley with destinations such as Pooley Bridge,…
Buses to and through Aspatria: 39 Carlisle - Wigton - Aspatria - Fletchertown. 300 Carlisle -…


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