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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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Cumbria is renowned for stunning scenery and a great way to experience the famous views is from a…
We can include stops to visit Hill Top, the home of Beatrix Potter, Dove Cottage, the charming home…
Mountain Goat Tours has over 50 years’ experience and recognises itself as the No.1 Lake District…
We're Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire and we provide bus services in Barrow, Carlisle,…
Lancaster • Kendal • Windermere • Ambleside • Grasmere • Keswick
Cumbrian based Reays have an extensive range of vehicle suitable for small and large groups of…
We are a team of well-trained and enthusiastic local people who delight in sharing our extensive…
Buses to and through Grasmere: 555 Lancaster - Kendal - Windermere - Ambleside - Grasmere -…
Penrith • Aira Force • Glenridding • Patterdale
Buses to and through Keswick: X4/X5 Workington - Cockermouth - Keswick - Penrith. Honiston…
The Wasdale Shuttle bus is a 22 seat vehicle with space for a pushchair/folding wheelchair. Dogs…
Self-guided walking holidays and guided walks in the Lake District. Take all the hassle out of…
Buses to and through Kirkby Lonsdale: 81 Lancaster - Hornby - Kirkby Lonsdale. 567 Kendal -…
The bus connects holiday accommodation around the valley with destinations such as Pooley Bridge,…
Buses to and through Wetheral: 75 Carlisle - Scotby - Wetheral.
TransPennine Express runs regular services to Carlisle, Penrith and Oxenholme for the Lake…
Kendal • Windermere • Bowness • Ambleside • Grasmere
Langdale Rambler bus and Langdale Hopper minibus services
A combined boat and bus ticket for travel between Bowness and Hawkshead/surrounding villages. The…
Buses to and through Coniston: Coniston Rambler 505 Ambleside - Hawkshead - Coniston. X12…
Buses to and through Hawkshead: 505 Kendal - Ambleside - Hawkshead - Coniston. (Coniston…
Buses to and through Sawrey: Cross Lakes Shuttle 525 Bowness - Ferry House - Hawkshead - Grizedale…
Buses to and through Whitehaven: 1 Kells - Parton - Whitehaven - Bransty. 6/X6 Whitehaven -…
Buses to and through Kendal: 45 Kendal - Burnside - Kendal. 106 & 107 Penrith - Shap - Kendal…


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