What Should I Do In South Lakeland?
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FAQs About South Lakeland
How Do I Get To South Lakeland?
Driving directions:
- From Manchester: take the M6 Northbound, exit at Junction 36 onto the A590 towards Kendal. Follow signs to South Lakeland.
- From Newcastle: take the A69 towards Penrith, then join the M6 Southbound. Exit at Junction 36 onto the A590 towards Kendal. Follow signs to South Lakeland.
- From Leeds: take the A65 towards Kendal, then join the A6 towards Shap. Follow signs to South Lakeland.
Rail directions:
- Trains from London Euston and Birmingham New Street go direct to Oxenholme Lake District station. From there, take a local train to any of the South Lakeland towns.
- Trains from Glasgow and Edinburgh stop at Carlisle station. From there, take a local train to any of the South Lakeland towns.
If you are coming from Windermere, Ambleside, or Kendal, take the A591. From Penrith, take the A6 or the M6 Southbound. Always follow signs to South Lakeland.
What's The Nearest Airport To South Lakeland?
The closest airport to South Lakeland is Manchester Airport. It is approximately 75 miles away and takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The suggested route is to take the M6 motorway northbound and exit at junction 19 for the A556 towards Manchester Airport. Alternatively, there are also direct train connections from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake District station, which is about 6 miles away from South Lakeland.
Where Is South Lakeland?
