Routes - to Windermere

PTS1
PTS1 Forum Participant Posts: 16
edited March 2016 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

We are travelling to Windermere for Easter and normally go from Keswick down the 591however with the road closed we are going to have to go down the M6 to Kendal. Is it best to come off at junct 39 onto the A6 to Kendal or go down to Junct 37 and then back
up to Kendal. We will be towing. Thanks

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  • nelliethehooker
    nelliethehooker Club Member Posts: 13,659 ✭✭✭
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    edited March 2016 #2

    I would use the latter route, as, although it's a bit further, it's all motorway and dual carriageway. You won't have to tow over Shap and through Kendal, which was certainly busy today!!

  • Goldie146
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    edited March 2016 #3

    If you want to avoid driving through Kendal, go down to J36, then on the dual carriageway and Kendal bypass. If you were to get off at J37 you would still end up in Kendal and have to negociate the one-way system and roadworks which are sure to be ongoing.

    its not much further down than J37

  • nelliethehooker
    nelliethehooker Club Member Posts: 13,659 ✭✭✭
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    edited March 2016 #4

    If you want to avoid driving through Kendal, go down to J36, then on the dual carriageway and Kendal bypass. If you were to get off at J37 you would still end up in Kendal and have to negociate the one-way system and roadworks which are sure to be ongoing.

    its not muh further down than J37

    OOPs, Embarassed that's what I meant to say! Got 37 mixed up with 36, as I don't look at the junction numbers, OH just says "Turn off
    at the next junction!".....Thanks Goldie

  • Goldie146
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    edited March 2016 #5

    I'm used to giving people directions round here! 

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited March 2016 #6

    I'm used to giving people directions round here! 

    Laughing That's because of all the road closures I guess.

  • Goldie146
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    edited March 2016 #7

    I'm used to giving people directions round here! 

    Laughing That's because of all the road closures I guess.

    We are to be reconnected to the village sometime this week. So the council say. There has been activity round the closed bridge, but no sign of the barriers being removed. Delivery drivers ring and ask "which side of the bridge are you?"

  • PTS1
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    edited March 2016 #8

    Thank you, think we will go down to 36 and then back up, dont fancy towing through Kendal.Have a great Easter.

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited March 2016 #9

    Thank you, think we will go down to 36 and then back up, dont fancy towing through Kendal.Have a great Easter.

    Good thinking.Wink Enjoy your trip to Windermere.