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Sat Nav - We have included Postcodes where we can however if you use Sat Nav tools please be aware that in rural areas 2 houses with the same post code can be a long way apart and our locations are rarely houses! We have also found that what looks like the best route to the Sat Nav can be a very long way round (we have known people take an hour longer to get to a destination because they followed their Sat Nav rather than our directions/a map!) It can be useful to use your Sat Nav in conjunction with our directions, for example, pick out place names from our directions and put them in the 'via' option on your Sat Nav or use the Sat Nav to get to 'Coniston' and then our directions to find the precise place in Coniston.
When driving to the Lake District, we have found that Sat Nav systems like to take people to Coniston via the ferry that runs across Windermere. This is nice if its daytime and you've got time to spare, but please be aware that it does not run in the evenings/at night and is definitely not the quickest route
Leave the M6 at junction 36 (this is the same junction that the A65 comes out at) and follow the A590 (Kendal). Stay on this road, which becomes the A591 and follow it past Windermere and alongside the lake. Just as you enter Ambleside, it becomes a 20mph zone and the YHA is on the left, 100m short of the traffic lights.
TopExit the M6 at Junction 36 and take the first exit on the roundabout on to the A590. After 3.3 miles on the A590 take the slip/exit road towards the A590 (the road you have now left becomes the A591 to Kendal)
At the roundabout take the first exit on to the A590 (signed to Newby Bridge and Barrow - amongst others). After about 17 miles (after Newby Bridge and Haverthwaite) turn right, off the A590 at Greenodd signposted Workington, Greenodd and Coniston and follow the A5092 for 2 miles, until right turn signposted Coniston A5084. Follow for 4 miles during which you will pass over 1 cattle grid. Brown Howe Car Park is on the right, just before a 2nd cattle grid. This car park is a pay and display car park that costs £4 in coins for ½ a day and £6 for a full day. There could be space just outside the car park to park for free. TopGo down the M6 to junction 40. Turn right onto the A66 and follow until Windermere A591 is signposted to the left, just before Keswick. Follow the A591 all the way into and through Ambleside. As you come out of the shops there is a BP petrol station and the road splits into 2 lanes, follow the right hand lane and turn right, signposted to Coniston A593. Leave Ambleside on the A593 to Coniston. On reaching Coniston continue through the village on the A593 towards Torver and Broughton-in-Furness. The lake should be on your left. After approx 2 miles, you will reach Torver. Take the left turn onto the A5084, signposted Lancaster and Greenodd opposite the Wilson Arms pub. Keep going until you go over a cattle grid, then take the next left turn into Brown Howe car park.
This car park is a pay and display car park that costs £4 in coins for ½ a day and £6 for a full day. There could be space just outside the car park to park for free. TopGo down the M6 to junction 40. Turn right onto the A66 and follow until Windermere A591 is signposted to the left, just before Keswick. Follow the A591 all the way into and through Ambleside. As you come out of the shops there is a BP petrol station and the road splits into 2 lanes, follow the right hand lane and turn right, signposted to Coniston A593. Once you’ve left Ambleside you’re on the A593 and this takes you all the way into Coniston. As you enter the centre of the village, the Black Bull pub is on your right, turn left before the bridge (the Parish Church is now on your right) The TIC is 50m after the church on the right.
TopFollow the A595 south towards Ravenglass. After you have gone past Muncaster Castle and over the Esk valley bottom, there is a left turn just before Waberthwaite signposted Corney Fell. Follow this towards Broughton-in-Furness. This road rejoins the A595 at Duddon Bridge. Turn left, over the bridge and up the hill. At the top of the hill (by the pub) turn left and immediately left again onto the A593 to Coniston. Follow this road for 8 miles to Coniston. As you enter the village you will go past a BP petrol station. Go over the bridge, take the next right turn past the parish church and the TIC is 50m after on the right.
TopExit the M6 at Junction 36 and take the first exit on the roundabout on to the A590. After 3.3 miles on the A590 take the slip/exit road towards the A590 (the road you have now left becomes the A591 to Kendal)
TopAt the roundabout take the first exit on to the A590 (signed to Newby Bridge and Barrow - amongst others). After about 17 miles (after Newby Bridge and Haverthwaite) turn right, off the A590 at Greenodd signposted Workington, Greenodd and Coniston and follow the A5092 for 2 miles, until right turn signposted Coniston A5084. After 6.1 miles turn right at the T-junction onto the A593 (to Coniston). Continue on this road into Coniston. Just after the BP Garage is a bridge and then a right turn towards the parish church. Take this right turn, the TIC is 50m after the church on the right.
TopGo down the M6 to junction 40. Turn right onto the A66 and follow until Windermere A591 is signposted to the left, just before Keswick. Follow the A591 all the way into and through Ambleside. As you come out of the shops there is a BP petrol station and the road splits into 2 lanes, follow the right hand lane and turn right, signposted to Coniston A593. Once you’ve left Ambleside you’re on the A593 and this takes you all the way into Coniston. As you go into the centre of the village, you will go over a humpbacked bridge and then past a BP Garage. Take the next turning on the left down the hill, follow the road past John Ruskin School. follow the road over the bridge. There is parking available at the end of the road or a pay and display Car Park on your right hand side.
TopExit the garage forecourt turning left (away from the bridge). Immediately turn left down the hill, follow the road past John Ruskin School. follow the road over the bridge. There is parking available at the end of the road or a pay and display Car Park on your right hand side.
TopExit the M6 at Junction 36 and take the first exit on the roundabout on to the A590. After 3.3 miles on the A590 take the slip/exit road towards the A590 (the road you have now left becomes the A591 to Kendal). At the roundabout take the first exit on to the A590 (signed to Newby Bridge and Barrow - amongst others). After 16.9 miles turn right on to the A5092 (Greenodd, Coniston etc). Turn right here (A5092) and follow for 2 miles, until a right turn signposted Coniston. Follow for 6 miles to a T-junction, turn right and follow into Coniston Village. Just after a very narrow bit, there is a crossroads, Take the right down the hill, follow the road past John Ruskin School. follow the road over the bridge. There is parking available at the end of the road or a pay and display Car Park on your right hand side.
TopFrom the centre of Coniston take the A593 north towards Ambleside Turn left where it is signposted Little Langdale and follow this down the hill. Turn left just after the narrow bridge, again following Little Langdale. This road goes to Little Langdale and on through to Wrynose and then Hardknott passes. These are very steep and windy (protocol is to stop for people when you’re driving up) and so quite good fun as well! After you have reached the bottom of hardknott pass, continue on the road down the valley until you reach Dalegarth station on the right.
TopHead out of Ravenglass to the A595. Turn left towards Whitehaven. Follow the road for about 3 miles and then take the right turn towards Santon Bridge. At the end of the road turn right and follow through Eskdale Green. After going through Eskdale Green and past the Outward Bound Centre, you go down a hill with a pub at the bottom. Go left here towards Boot and Hardknott pass. Dalegarth station is approx 3 miles up the road on the left.
TopArriving from the South, leave the M6 at Junction 36. Take the A590 (this is the same junction that the A65 comes out at) and follow the A590 (Kendal). Stay on this road, which becomes the A591 and follow it past Windermere and alongside the lake to Ambleside. From Ambleside take the A593 towards Langdale and Coniston. Turn right at Skelwith Bridge towards Langdale along the B5343. Go along this road and continue past the 1st left turn signposted Elterwater, taking the next road on the left. The Wheelwrights cottages office is on the right amongst the first group of buildings.
TopLeave Coniston heading for Ambleside on the A593. When you reach the signs for Skelwith Bridge take a left immediately after the Skelwith Bridge Hotel. Head towards Langdale along the B5343 turn left before the Langdale Country Club into Elterwater Village. The car park is by the river, before the bridge on the left opposite the Britannia Hotel.
TopFrom the north on M6 Exit M6 at junction 40, take the A66 West (Away from Penrith) until you come to a round about take the first exit onto the A592 (Kirkstone Pass) follow this along the Ullswater and down the Troutbeck valley. Where it meets the main A591 road between Kendal and Ambleside there is a mini-roundabout. Go straight across and follow the road to Bowness (A592 still). In the centre of Bowness is another mini-roundabout - turn right here and follow the road past the waterfront and for about another 1/2 mile to ferry nab (signposted ferry to Hawkshead and public slipway) turn right down this road. The pay and display car park is on the right. Your instructor will meet you next to the café at the top of the car park.
TopCome off the M6 at junction 36 follow the A590 to the round about. Take the first exit (B5284) sign posted Hawkshead via ferry. Continue along the road passing pound farm campsite and Windermere golf club. Eventually you reach a cross road continue straight across the cross roads down the hill to the main road. Take a right out of the junction shortly followed by a left turn following signs for ferry. Continue approximately 400m and take a right into the pay and display car park. Your instructor will meet you next to the café at the top of the car park.
TopTake the A591 south out of Ambleside following signs for Windermere and Kendal passing Whitecross Bay and Troutbeck bridge. Remain on the A591 until you meet a mini round about. Take the third exit (A592) sign posted Bowness. In the centre of Bowness is another mini-roundabout - turn right here and follow the road past the waterfront and for about another 1/2 mile to ferry nab (signposted ferry to Hawkshead and public slipway) turn right down this road. The pay and display car park is on the right. Your instructor will meet you next to the café at the top of the car park.
TopExit the M6 at Junction 36 and take the first exit on the roundabout on to the A590. After 3.3 miles on the A590 take the slip/exit road towards the A590 (the road you have now left becomes the A591 to Kendal)
At the roundabout take the first exit on to the A590 (signed to Newby Bridge and Barrow - amongst others). After about 17 miles (after Newby Bridge and Haverthwaite) turn right, off the A590 at Greenodd signposted Workington, Greenodd and Coniston and follow the A5092 for 2 miles, until right turn signposted Coniston A5084. Follow for 4 miles during which you will pass over 1 cattle grid and the Crake Valley Holiday Park. The road then enters a wooded area, about 100m into the woods turn into a drive on the right alongside a small house called Copper Beech Lodge. (if you get to a second cattle grid you've missed it) Go down the drive keeping left at each fork in the track, until you reach a gate saying 'Private - Langdale Estate'. Go through the gate and park on the left before walking further down the drive to the lake. TopGo down the M6 to junction 40. Turn right onto the A66 and follow until Windermere A591 is signposted to the left, just before Keswick. Follow the A591 all the way into and through Ambleside. As you come out of the shops there is a BP petrol station and the road splits into 2 lanes, follow the right hand lane and turn right, signposted to Coniston A593. Leave Ambleside on the A593 to Coniston. On reaching Coniston continue through the village on the A593 towards Torver and Broughton-in-Furness. The lake should be on your left. After approx 2 miles, you will reach Torver. Take the left turn onto the A5084, signposted Lancaster and Greenodd opposite the Wilson Arms pub. Keep going until you go over a cattle grid, then take the 3rd turn on the left down a drive which runs alongside a small house called Copper Beech Lodge. The entrance to the drive is fairly concealed and there is a turning mirror opposite. Go down the drive keeping left at each fork in the track, until you reach a gate saying 'Private - Langdale Estate'. Go through the gate and park on the left before walking further down the drive to the lake.
TopFrom the centre of Coniston take the A593 north towards Ambleside Turn left where it is signposted Little Langdale and follow this down the hill. Turn left just after the narrow bridge, again following Little Langdale. This road goes to Little Langdale and on through to Wrynose and then Hardknott passes. These are very steep and windy (protocol is to stop for people when you’re driving up) and so quite good fun as well! At the bottom of hardknott pass is a car parking area – there’s only one so it should be obvious. There’s no phone signal here so if you have any problems getting there please ring the office on 015395 31116 and your instructor will check in from the phone box if he/she is waiting a while!
TopHead west along the A66 from Penrith, turn left to St Johns in the Vale and then south onto the A591 to Ambleside. Follow the signs towards Langdale and Coniston in Ambleside to get onto the A593. Approx 3 miles out of Ambleside. turn right where it is signposted Little Langdale and follow this down the hill. Turn left just after the narrow bridge, again following Little Langdale. This road goes to Little Langdale and on through to Wrynose and then Hardknott passes. These are very steep and windy (protocol is to stop for people when you’re driving up) and so quite good fun as well! At the bottom of hardknott pass is a car parking area – there’s only one so it should be obvious. There’s no phone signal here so if you have any problems getting there please ring the office on 015395 31116 and your instructor will check in from the phone box if he/she is waiting a while!
TopHead out the langdale valley, past the Langdale Estate and take the next right to Elterwater. Go through Elterwater until you come to some houses with a small road on the right signposted Little Langdale. Turn here. This road goes to Little Langdale and on through to Wrynose and then Hardknott passes. These are very steep and windy (protocol is to stop for people when you’re driving up) and so quite good fun as well! At the bottom of hardknott pass is a car parking area – there’s only one so it should be obvious. There’s no phone signal here so if you have any problems getting there please ring the office on 015395 31116 and your instructor will check in from the phone box if he/she is waiting a while!
TopHead out of Ravenglass to the A595. Turn left towards Whitehaven. Follow the road for about 3 miles and then take the right turn towards Santon Bridge. At the end of the road turn right and follow through Eskdale Green. After going through Eskdale Green and past the Outward Bound Centre, you go down a hill with a pub at the bottom. Go left here towards Boot and Hardknott pass. Continue along this road for approx 6 miles until you come to a cattle grid – the car park area is on your right. There’s no phone signal here so if you have any problems getting there please ring the office on 015395 31116 and your instructor will check in from the phone box if he/she is waiting a while!
TopGo down the M6 to junction 40. Turn right onto the A66 and follow until Windermere A591 is signposted to the left, just before Keswick. Follow the A591 all the way into and through Ambleside. As you come out of the shops there is a BP petrol station and the road splits into 2 lanes, follow the right hand lane and turn right, signposted to Coniston A593. As you leave follow signs for the A593 Coniston (and Langdale). After approx ½ mile, turn left onto the B5286, signposted towards Hawkshead. After approx 4 miles (and before you reach Hawkshead), take the B5285 right towards Hawkshead Hill and Coniston. Go straight through Hawkshead Hill. Just as you get to the top of the hill, turn left into High Cross, over the cattle grid and park anywhere on the right. Parking is free.
TopTurn right out of the hotel and follow the road to Skelwith where you will meet the main Ambleside to Coniston road. Turn right towards Coniston and follow this road to Coniston. Just as you enter the village, take the first left signposted Hawkshead. It is also marked with banners for Coniston sports and social centre. Follow this road to the other end and then turn left, over the humped back bridge. Follow this road, it will take you past the Waterhead Hotel, the top end of the lake and then up a steep and winding road. Just as you get to the top of the hill, turn right into High Cross, over the cattle grid and park anywhere on the right. Parking is free.
TopGo down the M6 to junction 40. Turn right onto the A66 and follow until Windermere A591 is signposted to the left, just before Keswick. Follow the A591 all the way into and through Ambleside. As you come out of the shops there is a BP petrol station and the road splits into 2 lanes, follow the right hand lane and turn right, signposted to Coniston A593. Leave Ambleside on the A593 and follow right through to Coniston. Continue through the village on the A593 towards Torver and Broughton-in-Furness. The lake should be on your left. After approx 2 miles, you will see a left turn signposted for the Old Rectory Hotel. About 15m up the road, turn left down a farm drive. Continue on the drive right down to the lake taking the left forks at each opportunity (ignoring signs about stopping for a pass) and park near the gate to the beach area.
TopFrom Ravenglass, follow the A595 (or take the Corney Fell road) to Broughton in Furness. At the top of the hill approaching Broughton, turn left towards the village and then immediately left again onto the A593 to Coniston. After about 5 miles you will reach Torver, noticeable by a long straight flat piece of road! At the other end of this piece of road are 2 pubs (The Wilsons Arms and Church House Inn) and a church. Continue past the church and for a further 300m, before taking the right turn signposted for the Old Rectory Hotel. About 15m up the road, turn left down a farm drive. Continue on the drive right down to the lake taking the left forks at each opportunity (ignoring signs about stopping for a pass) and park near the gate to the beach area.
TopExit the M6 at Junction 36 and take the first exit on the roundabout on to the A590. After 3.3 miles on the A590 take the slip/exit road towards the A590 (the road you have now left becomes the A591 to Kendal)
At the roundabout take the first exit on to the A590 (signed to Newby Bridge and Barrow - amongst others). After 16.9 miles turn right on to the A5092 (Greenodd, Coniston etc). After 2.1 miles take the right fork on to the A5084 (Torver & Coniston). After 6.1 miles turn right at the T-junction onto the A593 (to Coniston). Continue for a further 300m, before taking the right turn signposted for the Old Rectory Hotel About 15m up the road, turn left down a farm drive. Continue on the drive right down to the lake taking the left forks at each opportunity (ignoring signs about stopping for a pass) and park near the gate to the beach area. TopGo down the M6 to junction 40. Turn right onto the A66 and follow until Windermere A591 is signposted to the left, just before Keswick. Follow the A591 all the way into and through Ambleside. As you come out of the shops there is a BP petrol station and the road splits into 2 lanes, follow the right hand lane and turn right, signposted to Coniston A593. Leave Ambleside on the A593 to Coniston. After about 6 miles you will go past a small tarn next to the road, then Yew Tree farm a little way after and then Hodge Close is signposted to the right. This is a narrow twisty road which you need to follow right up the hill until you come out of the trees and there is parking areas on the left marked by large boulders.
TopFrom the M6 follow the A590 to Barrow. Keep on the A590 until you see the sign for the A5092 to Workington, Whitehaven and The Western Lake District at Greenodd. Turn right onto this road – past the Esso garage. After about 2 miles, take the A5084 to Coniston. After 6 miles you will reach a T-junction in Torver. Turn right to Coniston. Follow this road into and through Coniston and for a mile or two out the other side. Go past the first left turn marked Tilberthwaite and take the next left turn signposted Hodge Close only. This is a narrow twisty road which you need to follow right up the hill until you come out of the trees and there is parking areas on the left marked by large boulders.
TopFrom the Main Car Park in the centre of Hawkshead turn left and take the B5286 north towards Ambleside. Just after leaving Hawkshead take the B5285 left towards Hawkshead Hill and Coniston. When you get into Coniston take the A593 North out of Coniston (right at the T-junction), and follow this for a mile or two. Go past the first left turn marked Tilberthwaite and take the next left turn signposted Hodge Close only. This is a narrow twisty road which you need to follow right up the hill until you come out of the trees and there is a parking area on the left marked by large boulders
TopWhether coming from the North or South, leave the M6 at junction 36 onto the A590, signposted to Kendal and Barrow. It is exactly 30 miles from the M6 to Kepplewray, and normally takes 40-45 minutes. After 3 miles turn off towards Barrow (still the A590) (i.e. do not go straight on to Kendal). You should follow the A590 for a further 17 miles at which point the road widens (estuary on left) and you take the right hand turning onto the A5092 signposted to Workington. Continue on this road for 8 miles (it becomes the A595) before turning right after the sharp left-handed bend (lay-by on right) up the hill signposted "Local Traffic". NB. Do not take the turning before the lay-by (signpost is a bit ambiguous!). Drive with care along a narrow and winding road until, in just under a mile, you reach a hill and see some school signs. At the top of the hill you will see the Kepplewray sign and the school entrance on the right. Turn in and drive slowly up the drive - there may be children about. If you arrive in the square in Broughton-in-Furness, you have missed our drive and gone 400 metres too far!
TopExit the M6 at Junction 36 and take the first exit on the roundabout on to the A590. After 3.3 miles on the A590 take the slip/exit road towards the A590 (the road you have now left becomes the A591 to Kendal)
At the roundabout take the first exit on to the A590 (signed to Newby Bridge and Barrow - amongst others). After 16.9 miles turn right on to the A5092 (Greenodd, Coniston etc After 2.1 miles take the right fork on to the A5084 (Torver & Coniston). After 6.1 miles turn right at the T-junction onto the A593 (to Coniston). Continue on this road into Coniston. In the centre of the village, a bridge takes you over a beck. Take the next right turn past the parish church and continue for about 100m. Lakeland House is on the left. You can park for free within the marked areas on the street in front and behind the guest house. If there is no space here, please ask the staff on arrival who will direct you to other options. Check in is from 4pm, but if you arrive earlier please check if your room is ready. If you are going to have a late arrival you will need the door code. TopArriving from the South, leave the M6 at Junction 36. Take the A590 (A591) for South Lakes. Follow the A591 to Ambleside. At the first set of traffic lights in Ambleside, just past the Youth Hostel Association bear left onto the A593 (Coniston road). At the rugby clUb, bear left and go over the bridge to Clappersgate and turn left onto the B5286 to Hawkshead. Outgate is about three miles along this road.
Turn right at the Outgate Inn and the entrance to Latterbarrow is less than ¼ mile up this road on the right, through a 5 bar gate, signposted Brackenfell. Latterbarrow is at the bottom of the slight slope and is a stone fronted barn like building, ground floor. TopLeave the M6 motorway at junction 36 and follow A590/591 signpost to Windermere. Turn left into Windermere village (just before National Westminster Bank on left) and drive through the centre, following signs for Bowness.
About quarter of a mile further on, heading down New Road, look for Thornbarrow Road on the left just after the zebra crossing. Turn up Thornbarrow Road and take the first left, turning into Princes's Road, you will then see Lindisfarne House on the left on the corner of Sunnybank Road. TopGo down the M6 to junction 40. Turn right onto the A66 and follow until Windermere A591 is signposted to the left, just before Keswick. Follow the A591 all the way into and through Ambleside. As you come out of the shops there is a BP petrol station and the road splits into 2 lanes, follow the right hand lane and turn right, signposted to Coniston A593. Leave Ambleside on the A593 to Coniston. In the centre of Coniston village you will see the Black Bull pub, turn down the road opposite the pub towards the parish church. Follow this road out the village and alongside the end of the lake. Turn right, signposted Brantwood. Go past the Car Park on the right hand side and continue on this road for approx 1½ miles. Machells Coppice is a forestry commission car park on the left of the road, with toilets, just past Brantwood.
TopExit the M6 at Junction 36 and take the first exit on the roundabout on to the A590. After 3.3 miles on the A590 take the slip/exit road towards the A590 (the road you have now left becomes the A591 to Kendal).
At the roundabout take the first exit on to the A590 (signed to Newby Bridge and Barrow - amongst others). After 16.9 miles turn right on to the A5092 (Greenodd, Coniston etc) – past the Esso garage. After about 2 miles, take the A5084 to Coniston. After just less than a mile there is acrossroads (by the Red Lion pub), take the sharp right turn (signposted to Waterpark), go over the river and then turn left. Follow this road for about 5 miles, along the shore of the lake. Machell’s Coppice is a forestry commission car park on the right of the road with toilets. If you get to Brantwood, you’ve gone too far! TopIn the centre of Coniston village you will see the Black Bull pub, turn down the road opposite the pub towards the parish church. Follow this road out the village and alongside the end of the lake. Turn right, signposted Brantwood, and the car park is 50m ahead on the right.
TopGo down the M6 to junction 40. Turn right onto the A66 and follow until Windermere A591 is signposted to the left, just before Keswick. Follow the A591 all the way into and through Ambleside. As you come out of the shops there is a BP petrol station and the road splits into 2 lanes, follow the right hand lane and turn right, signposted to Coniston A593. Once you’ve left Ambleside you’re on the A593 and this takes you all the way into Coniston. As you go into the centre of the village, you will go over a humpbacked bridge and then past a BP Garage. Take the next turning on the right up the hill (David Watts shop is on the corner). Follow this road up to the right and then to the left where immediately there is a road to the left. The car park is about 75m up this road on the right. This car park is a pay and display car park that costs £4 in coins for ½ a day and £6 for a full day. There could be space just outside the car park to park for free.
TopExit the garage forecourt turning left (away from the bridge). Immediately turn right up the hill (David Watts shop is on the corner). Follow this road up to the right and then to the left where immediately there is a road to the left. The car park is about 75m up this road on the right.
TopExit the M6 at Junction 36 and take the first exit on the roundabout on to the A590. After 3.3 miles on the A590 take the slip/exit road towards the A590 (the road you have now left becomes the A591 to Kendal). At the roundabout take the first exit on to the A590 (signed to Newby Bridge and Barrow - amongst others). After 16.9 miles turn right on to the A5092 (Greenodd, Coniston etc). Turn right here (A5092) and follow for 2 miles, until a right turn signposted Coniston.
Follow for 6 miles to a T-junction, turn right and follow into Coniston Village. Just after a very narrow bit, there is a crossroads, Take the left turn up the hill (David Watts shop is on the corner). Follow this road up to the right and then to the left where immediately there is a road to the left. The car park is about 75m up this road on the right. TopEither go down the M6 to junction 40. Turn right onto the A66 and follow until Windermere A591
is signposted to the left, just before Keswick. Follow the A591 all the way into and through
Ambleside. As you come out of the shops there is a BP petrol station and the road splits into 2
lanes, follow the right hand lane and turn right, signposted to Coniston A593.
Or leave the M6 at junction 36 and follow the A590/591 past Windermere to Ambleside.
Turn off the A590 at Greenodd signposted Workington, Greenodd and Coniston and follow the A5092 for 2 miles, until right turn signposted Coniston A5084. After 6.1 miles turn right at the T-junction onto the A593 (to Coniston). Continue on this road in into and through Coniston. After approx 6 miles turn left at Skelwith Bridge towards Langdale along the B5343. Go along this road through Chapel Stile and continue for a couple of miles until you come to the Stickle Barn Tavern on the right. Just after the Tavern there are several public car parks. The National Trust car park is on the right hand side just after the road going up to the Hotel. The car park is a pay and display car park that will cost around £3.50 ½ day, £5.50 (in coins only) full day.
TopDriving west, turn left off the A66 at Braithwaite. After 500m turn left towards Little Braithwaite. At Little Braithwaite take the right fork and follow for 1.5km where you will reach a bridge with laybys before and aft. Your instructor will be in one of these laybys. If you go too far you will come to a very sharp bend that brings you into Stair.
TopTurn off the M6 at junction 36. Turn left onto the A590 (1st roundabout) and follow towards Barrow. About 1.5 miles after the 4th roundabout (at Newby Bridge), turn left towards Cark (opposite the Haverthwaite Steam Railway). You should now go past the Anglers Arms pub. Follow the road until a T-junction, turn left. About 150m down this road you will go over a bridge, take the next immediate left and then the 2nd left (all signposted Clocktower Electrics). We are on the right of Clocktower Electrics.
TopFollow the A590 out of Ulverston and past Greenodd. Take the next right turn, approx 2 miles after Greenodd, signposted Cark and Holker Hall. After about 600m down this road you will go over a bridge, take the next immediate left and then the 2nd left (all signposted Clocktower Electrics). We are on the right of Clocktower Electrics.
TopFrom the M6 follow the A66 west until Windermere A591 is signposted to the left, just before Keswick. Follow the A591 all the way into and through Ambleside, still following signposts for Windermere. As you come to the outskirts of Ambleside you will come to a set of traffic lights just next to The Waterhead Hotel. At this junction you need to turn right, for which there is a little short cut just chopping through the corner. Park in the car park on the right, 50m down the road. This car park is a pay and display car park that costs £4 in coins for ½ a day and £6 for a full day. There could be space just outside the car park to park for free.
TopLeave Ambleside following signposts for Windermere. As you are coming out of Ambleside you will go past Hayes Garden Centre and then come to some traffic lights just next to The Waterhead Hotel. At this junction you need to turn right, for which there is a little short cut just chopping through the corner. Park in the car park on the right, 50m down the road. This car park is a pay and display car park that costs £4 in coins for ½ a day and £6 for a full day. There could be space just outside the car park to park for free.
TopFollow the A593 out of Coniston to Ambleside. As you first arrive in Ambleside you join a 1-way section of road that will come to a T-junction. Turn right towards Windermere and follow til you come alongside the lake (on your right). The car park is on the left, just after the Wateredge Inn. This car park is a pay and display car park that costs £4 in coins for ½ a day and £6 for a full day. There could be space just outside the car park to park for free.
TopFollow the A590 to Newby Bridge and take the exit for A592 to Bowness. Follow the road all the way up the side of Windermere to Bowness. Turn left at the mini-roundabout in Bowness, still following A592 and then left again at the next mini-roundabout, onto the A591 to Ambleside. As you enter Ambleside you will come to a set of traffic lights, take the left fork and park in the car park on the right, 50m down the road.
TopExit the M6 at Junction 36 and take the first exit on the roundabout on to the A590. After 3.3 miles take the slip/exit road and turn onto the A590 towards Barrow. Keep following the A590 at the next 2 roundabouts. The Newby Bridge Hotel is 200m on the left after the last roundabout.
TopLeave the M6 at junction 36 (this is the same junction that the A65 comes out at) and follow the A590 (Kendal). Leave the dual carriageway at the first exit, signposted Barrow-in-Furness A590, and continue on this road, until you reach Ulverston. The Walkers Hostel is a large yellow building and is found on the left hand side as you are entering the town. To get to the car park of the hostel turn left at the roundabout, at the next roundabout go straight on, then immediately left. This takes you behind the back of the Texaco garage and what looks like a dead end! Go down this narrow lane, and the entrance to the hostel and car park is on the right hand side.
By-foot - The Walker’s Hostel is a 20-25 minute walk from the train station – head up the hill from the station and at the junction turn left. At the traffic lights on the main road at the bottom of the hill, turn right. You will now be following the main road through Ulverston until you come to the Hostel. Go straight on at the next set of traffic lights (by the Coronation Hall), and continue until you get to the roundabout by the Ford Garage. Cross over and continue alongside the dual carriageway. Cross over 2 more roads until you come to another roundabout with Booths Supermarket on your right. The Hostel is behind the Texaco Garage, so cross over the road (going to the left of the garage) and the entrance is along the lane on your right, behind the garage.By Road Exit the M6 at Junction 36 and take the first exit on the roundabout on to the A590. After 3.3 miles on the A590 take the slip/exit road towards the A590 (the road you have now left becomes the A591 to Kendal)
At the roundabout take the first exit on to the A590 (signed to Newby Bridge and Barrow - amongst others). After 16.9 miles turn right on to the A5092 (Greenodd, Coniston etc) After 2.1 miles take the right fork on to the A5084 (Torver & Coniston). After 6.1 miles turn right at the T-junction onto the A593 (to Coniston). Continue on this road in into Coniston. Just after the BP Garage is a bridge and then a right turn towards the parish church. Take this right turn and follow it out of the village. The Waterhead hotel is on the right about ½ mile out of the village. TopExit the M6 at Junction 36 and take the first exit on the roundabout on to the A590. After 3.3 miles on the A590 take the slip/exit road towards the A590 (the road you have now left becomes the A591 to Kendal)
At the roundabout take the first exit on to the A590 (signed to Newby Bridge and Barrow - amongst others). Follow the A590 to Newby Bridge and take the 1st exit at the roundabout to Ulverston, Barrow. After a mile & ½ stretch of dual carriageway, the Whitewater hotel is signposted on the right. TopGo down the M6 to junction 40. Turn right onto the A66 and follow until Windermere A591 is signposted to the left, just before Keswick. Follow the A591 all the way into and through Ambleside. As you come out of the shops there is a BP petrol station and the road splits into 2 lanes, follow the right hand lane and turn right, signposted to Coniston A593. Once you’ve left Ambleside you’re on the A593 and this takes you all the way into Coniston. Just as you enter the village, take the first left signposted Hawkshead. It is also marked with banners for Coniston sports and social centre. Follow this road to the other end and then turn left, over the humpy bridge. Follow this road, it will take you past the Waterhead hotel. Turn right, signposted Brantwood. Go past the Car Park on the right hand side and continue on this road for approx ¾ mile. Thurston is down a driveway on the right hand side signposted signposted “Thurston Experience”. (There is a peach house on the corner of the driveway). Thurston is an outdoor activity residential centre at the bottom of the driveway but you don’t need to go to the centre itself, take the right fork (ignoring the car park signs!) then turn right into the car park.
TopLeave the M6 at junction 36 and follow A590 Barrow. From the A590 take the A5092 at Greenodd (signposted to Workington, Whitehaven and the Western Lake District), past the Esso Garage. After about 2 miles, take the A5084 to Coniston. After just less than a mile there is crossroads (by the Red Lion pub), take the sharp right turn (signposted to Waterpark), go over the river, and then turn left. Follow this road for about 5 miles, along the shore of the lake. Drive past ‘Brantwood’ and then Thurston is the next left hand turn signposted “South Tyneside and Thurston Experience”. Follow the drive along the right hand fork and park on the right.
TopGo down the M6 to junction 40. Turn right onto the A66 and follow until Windermere A591 is signposted to the left, just before Keswick. Follow the A591 all the way into and through Ambleside. As you come out of the shops there is a BP petrol station and the road splits into 2 lanes, follow the right hand lane and turn right, signposted to Coniston A593. Leave Ambleside on the A593 to Coniston. After about 6 miles you will go past a small tarn next to the road, then Yew Tree farm a little way after and then past a road signposted to Hodge Close. Take the next right signposted to Tilberthwaite (quite a tight corner), this is a narrow twisty road which you need to follow right up the hill and down until you come to a parking area on your left hand side just before the road goes over the river.
TopFrom the M6 follow the A590 to Barrow. Keep on the A590 until you see the sign for the A5092 to Workington, Whitehaven and The Western Lake District at Greenodd. Turn right onto this road – past the Esso garage. After about 2 miles, take the A5084 to Coniston. After 6 miles you will reach a T-junction. Turn right to Coniston. Follow this road into and through Coniston and for a mile or two out the other side. Take the first left turn marked Tilberthwaite, this is a narrow twisty road which you need to follow right up the hill and down until you come to a parking area on your left hand side just before the road goes over the river.
TopExit the M6 at Junction 36 and take the first exit on the roundabout on to the A590. After 3.3 miles on the A590 take the slip/exit road towards the A590 (the road you have now left becomes the A591 to Kendal). At the roundabout take the first exit on to the A590 (signed to Newby Bridge and Barrow - amongst others). After 16.9 miles turn right on to the A5092 (Greenodd, Coniston etc)
After 2.1 miles take the right fork on to the A5084 (Torver & Coniston). After 6.1 miles turn right at the T-junction onto the A593 (to Coniston). Continue on this road in and through Coniston past the fire station. The Beech Tree Guest House is at the end of this road before it turns to continue towards Ambleside. TopBy Road:
From the South -
Head out the langdale valley, past the Langdale Estate and then take the next right into Elterwater. At the T-junction by the Brittania go right (effectively straight on) and follow until the right turn to Little Langdale, and on through to Wrynose pass. This is very steep and windy (protocol is to stop for people when you’re driving up) and so quite good fun as well! Park at the side of the road at the top.
TopFrom the centre of Coniston take the A593 north towards Ambleside Turn left where it is signposted Little Langdale and follow this down the hill. Turn left just after the narrow bridge, again following Little Langdale. This road goes to Little Langdale and on through to Wrynose and then Hardknott passes. This is very steep and windy (protocol is to stop for people when you’re driving up) and so quite good fun as well! Park at the side of the road at the top.
TopHead west along the A66 from Penrith, turn left to St Johns in the Vale and then south onto the A591 to Ambleside. Follow the signs towards Langdale and Coniston in Ambleside to get onto the A593. Approx 3 miles out of Ambleside. turn right where it is signposted Little Langdale and follow this down the hill. Turn left just after the narrow bridge, again following Little Langdale. This road goes to Little Langdale and on through to Wrynose pass. This is very steep and windy (protocol is to stop for people when you’re driving up) and so quite good fun as well! Park at the side of the road at the top.
TopHead out of Ravenglass to the A595. Turn left towards Whitehaven. Follow the road for about 3 miles and then take the right turn towards Santon Bridge. At the end of the road turn right and follow through Eskdale Green. After going through Eskdale Green and past the Outward Bound Centre, you go down a hill with a pub at the bottom. Go left here towards Boot and Hardknott pass. Continue along this road which takes you, eventually, up and over Hardknott Pass and then Wrynose Pass. These are very steep and windy (protocol is to stop for people when you’re driving up) and so quite good fun as well! Park at the side of the road at the top of Wrynose Pass.
TopFor accommodation in Coniston, train travel should be to either Windermere (especially if coming from the North) or Ulverston. The train from London and up the West Coast is now very quick taking as little as 3 hours from Euston.
Oxenholme is the mainline station that serves Windermere.Exit the M6 at Junction 36 and take the first exit on the roundabout on to the A590. After 3.3 miles on the A590 take the slip/exit road towards the A590 (the road you have now left becomes the A591 to Kendal)
At the roundabout take the first exit on to the A590 (signed to Newby Bridge and Barrow - amongst others). After about 17 miles (after Newby Bridge and Haverthwaite) turn right, off the A590 at Greenodd signposted Workington, Greenodd and Coniston and follow the A5092 and continue after it becomes the A595 at Grizebeck. After you have gone through Foxfield, you will go up a hill, follow the road left and then downhill before coming towards some traffic lights. Turn right just before the lights and park in the layby on the left. TopGo down the M6 to junction 40. Turn right onto the A66 and follow until Windermere A591 is signposted to the left, just before Keswick. Follow the A591 all the way into and through Ambleside. As you come out of the shops there is a BP petrol station and the road splits into 2 lanes, follow the right hand lane and turn right, signposted to Coniston A593. Leave Ambleside on the A593 to Coniston. On reaching Coniston continue through the village on the A593 towards Broughton-in-Furness. The lake should be on your left. After approx 6 miles, you will approach Broughton, take the right fork (still A593) up to the top of a hill by the High Cross Pub. Turn right and right again onto the A595 and then downhill before coming towards some traffic lights. Turn right just before the lights and park in the layby on the left.
TopEither go down the M6 to junction 40. Turn right onto the A66 and follow until Windermere A591
is signposted to the left, just before Keswick. Follow the A591 all the way into and through
Ambleside. As you come out of the shops there is a BP petrol station and the road splits into 2
lanes, follow the right hand lane and turn right, signposted to Coniston A593.
Or leave the M6 at junction 36 and follow the A590/591 past Windermere to Ambleside.
Turn off the A590 at Greenodd signposted Workington, Greenodd and Coniston and follow the A5092 for 2 miles, until right turn signposted Coniston A5084. After 6.1 miles turn right at the T-junction onto the A593 (to Coniston). Continue on this road in into and through Coniston. After approx 6 miles turn left at Skelwith Bridge towards Langdale along the B5343. Go along this road past the Langdale Estate and Wainwrights is on your left. We will meet you in the pub car park.
TopHead out of Ravenglass to the A595. Turn left towards Whitehaven. Follow the road for about 3 miles and then take the right turn towards Santon Bridge. At the end of the road turn right and follow through Eskdale Green. After going through Eskdale Green and past the Outward Bound Centre, you go down a hill with a pub at the bottom. Go left here towards Boot and Hardknott pass. Continue along this road which takes you, eventually, up and over Hardknott Pass and then Wrynose Pass. These are very steep and windy (protocol is to stop for people when you’re driving up) and so quite good fun as well! After Wrynose pass continue on the road through the village of Little Langdale until you reach a T-junction. Turn left at the T-junction and follow through Elterwater to another T-junction. Turn left again and Wainwrights Inn is about a mile further on the left. Park in the car park behind.
TopHead out the langdale valley, past the Langdale Estate and then take the next right into Elterwater. At the T-junction by the Brittania go right (effectively straight on) and follow until the right turn to Little Langdale. Go past the 3 Shires Inn pub and park at the side of the road on the left near the phonebox.
TopFrom the centre of Coniston take the A593 north towards Ambleside Turn left where it is signposted Little Langdale and follow this down the hill. Turn left just after the narrow bridge, again following Little Langdale. Go past the 3 Shires Inn pub and park at the side of the road on the left near the phonebox.
TopHead west along the A66 from Penrith, turn left to St Johns in the Vale and then south onto the A591 to Ambleside. Follow the signs towards Langdale and Coniston in Ambleside to get onto the A593. Approx 3 miles out of Ambleside. turn right where it is signposted Little Langdale and follow this down the hill. Turn left just after the narrow bridge, again following Little Langdale. Go past the 3 Shires Inn pub and park at the side of the road on the left near the phonebox.
TopHead out of Ravenglass to the A595. Turn left towards Whitehaven. Follow the road for about 3 miles and then take the right turn towards Santon Bridge. At the end of the road turn right and follow through Eskdale Green. After going through Eskdale Green and past the Outward Bound Centre, you go down a hill with a pub at the bottom. Go left here towards Boot and Hardknott pass. Continue along this road which takes you, eventually, up and over Hardknott Pass and then Wrynose Pass. These are very steep and windy (protocol is to stop for people when you’re driving up) and so quite good fun as well! Eventually you will come to the little village of Little Langdale. Park on the right hand side of the road near the phone box.
TopFrom the centre of Coniston take the A593 north towards Ambleside. Turn left where it is signposted Little Langdale and follow this down the hill. Turn left just after the narrow bridge, again following Little Langdale. This road goes to Little Langdale and on through to Wrynose pass. This is very steep and windy (protocol is to stop for people when you’re driving up) and so quite good fun as well! When you get to the bottom of Wrynose pass, turn left, heading down the valley. After 2-3 miles you will reach Seathwaite and then the Newfield Inn on the left.
TopGo down the M6 to junction 40. Turn right onto the A66 and follow until Windermere A591 is signposted to the left, just before Keswick. Follow the A591 all the way into and through Ambleside. As you come out of the shops there is a BP petrol station and the road splits into 2 lanes, follow the right hand lane and turn right, signposted to Coniston A593. Leave Ambleside on the A593 to Coniston. In the centre of Coniston village you will see the Black Bull pub, turn down the road opposite the pub towards the parish church. Follow this road out the village and alongside the end of the lake. Turn right, signposted Brantwood. Go past the Car Park on the right hand side and continue on this road for approx 4 miles. There is a jetty on the lake to the right and then Rigg Wood is a forestry commission car park on the left of the road.
TopExit the M6 at Junction 36 and take the first exit on the roundabout on to the A590. After 3.3 miles on the A590 take the slip/exit road towards the A590 (the road you have now left becomes the A591 to Kendal).
At the roundabout take the first exit on to the A590 (signed to Newby Bridge and Barrow - amongst others). After 16.9 miles turn right on to the A5092 (Greenodd, Coniston etc) – past the Esso garage. After about 2 miles, take the A5084 to Coniston. After just less than a mile there is acrossroads (by the Red Lion pub), take the sharp right turn (signposted to Waterpark), go over the river and then turn left. Follow this road for about 3 miles, along the shore of the lake. Rigg Wood is a forestry commission car park on the right of the road with a jetty on the lake just after. If you get to Brantwood, you’ve gone about 2 miles too far! Top| Close |