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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 Kirkby Lonsdale: 81 Lancaster - Hornby - Kirkby Lonsdale. 567 Kendal -…
Buses to and through Keswick: X4/X5 Workington - Cockermouth - Keswick - Penrith. Honiston…
Buses to and through Grange-over-Sands: 530 Kendal - Grange - Cartmel. 532 Grange - Kents Bank -…
Buses to and through Maryport: 30/30A/30B Thornhill - Whitehaven - Workington - Maryport. 58…
We are a team of well-trained and enthusiastic local people who delight in sharing our extensive…
We can include stops to visit Hill Top, the home of Beatrix Potter, Dove Cottage, the charming home…
The Wasdale Shuttle bus is a 22 seat vehicle with space for a pushchair/folding wheelchair. Dogs…
Buses to and through Grasmere: 555 Lancaster - Kendal - Windermere - Ambleside - Grasmere -…
The world is your oyster when you hire one of our luxury VW Ocean California campervans. The open…
Cumbrian based Reays have an extensive range of vehicle suitable for small and large groups of…
Buses to and through Ulverston: 6/6A Barrow - Dalton - Ulverston. 11 Barrow - Roa Island -…
TransPennine Express runs regular services to Carlisle, Penrith and Oxenholme for the Lake…
Avanti West Coast (formerly Virgin Trains) run fast and frequent trains from London, Birmingham and…
Buses to and through Borrowdale.
Buses to and through Kendal: 45 Kendal - Burnside - Kendal. 106 & 107 Penrith - Shap - Kendal…
We're Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire and we provide bus services in Barrow, Carlisle,…
Penrith • Aira Force • Glenridding • Patterdale
A cross lake boat service between Bowness - Ash Landing on the western shore of Windermere, near…
Kendal • Windermere • Bowness • Ambleside • Grasmere
Self-guided walking holidays and guided walks in the Lake District. Take all the hassle out of…
Cumbria is renowned for stunning scenery and a great way to experience the famous views is from a…
The Fellrunner Buses are operated and driven by local volunteers for the benefit of the community…
Windermere Ferry takes people, vehicles, horses and cycles across the lake. It links the busy…


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