Visiting Cockermouth

To get to Cockermouth by rail, the nearest station is called Corkickle and it is located about 4 miles away. Once you arrive at Corkickle Station, you can take a taxi or a bus to get to Cockermouth town centre.

Driving to Cockermouth is also an option, and the town can be reached from the east or west via the A66. From the north, the A595 provides access while from the south, the town can be accessed by the A5086. If you are travelling from nearby towns, Keswick is only about a 20-minute drive, while Carlisle is about 30 minutes away.

If you are visiting the Lake District National Park, Cockermouth is a great base to explore the area. Towns such as Keswick, Windermere and Ambleside can be reached within an hour's drive. Other recommended places to visit nearby include Bassenthwaite Lake, Whinlatter Forest Park and the Castlerigg Stone Circle.

The closest airport to Cockermouth is Newcastle International Airport, which is approximately 61 miles away and a journey of just over 1 hour and 15 minutes by car. Alternatively, you could fly into Manchester Airport, which is slightly further away at approximately 110 miles, but can be reached in around 2 hours and 15 minutes by car. From either airport, you would need to take the A69 road to reach Cockermouth.