Gossel Ridding
Planes
Both Manchester and Liverpool airports are less than 90 minutes from the southern reaches of the Lakes by car. Glasgow and Edinburgh airports are a couple of hours from Carlisle, in the north of Cumbria.
Trains
The West Coast Main Line from London to Glasgow stops at Oxenholme (change here for Kendal and Windermere), Penrith and Carlisle. Regular direct trains connect Manchester Airport and Windermere (via Oxenholme).
Local taxi service
Call 015394 42355 or 0800 393341 for a cab Or to book your own wheels, ring Lakes Car Hire on 015394 44408. For car hire, click on our
Travel Offers page. Smithcard holders get a 10 per cent discount with Hertz.