Travelling to South Lakes from the East (A66)

1Tracey1
1Tracey1 Forum Participant Posts: 240
edited April 2016 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

Hi folks, doing this trip in the car I would come off the A66 towards Kirby Stephen and down to Tebay.  This road is quite hilly.  I have never travelled this way towing the caravan.  I wondered if this was still the best way when towing or would it better/quicker
to stay on the A66 to the M6 and just go down the M6.  Any advice from those experienced towers out there.

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  • Brian1
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    edited April 2016 #2

    As you probably know, HGVs are banned in Kirkby Stephen.  But that doesn't mean you can't take a caravan through, there are a couple of sites at KS itself.

    If you have plenty of power for towing I'd say go via KS.  If not, play safe and do the A66.

  • KENNYG
    KENNYG Forum Participant Posts: 215
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    edited April 2016 #3

    I tow a 1500kg van and tow with a sarento and go through kirby Stephen and up kirby bank witch is about 2 miles on a regular basis so you should be fine. If in doubt do as Brian said go up to Penrith and join the m6.

  • 1Tracey1
    1Tracey1 Forum Participant Posts: 240
    edited April 2016 #4

    Thanks folks.  I have a Ssangyong Korando and only a two berth Lunar caravan so over the hills it is.

  • nelliethehooker
    nelliethehooker Club Member Posts: 14,110
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    edited April 2016 #5

    Should be no problem, especially coming in from the East. Just take it steady. 

  • Wildwood
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    edited April 2016 #6

    We have done it and it was no problem with a less powerful combination. I would take the shortcut everytime.

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