Although Ravenglass can be reached by car, train, bicycle, boat or on foot and it is within relatively short travelling distance of several International Airports, one of the joys of the village is that it is just far enough away from the major conurbations not to be overcrowded, even at the peak of the summer season.

LOCATION


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BY CAR:

For Sat-Nav use Post-Code CA18 1SQ but beware of instructions to leave the A595 and join the narrow, steep, fell roads that can be hazardous due to low cloud, wandering livestock and ice and snow in winter. They can also be busy at certain times.

You can get directions to Ravenglass by using the interactive map above.

Notes

From Scotland and the North East:
Leaving the M6 at Junction 44 or 43 and joining the A595 South is possible but not recommended at peak times because of traffic delays through Carlisle. The new Carlisle Western Bypass should help when it opens.

From Ambleside and the Central Lakes: There is a direct route over Wrynose and Hardknott passes. This road is very narrow and includes EXTREME gradients of 33% (1 in 3) with many hairpin bends. It is not for the nervous traveller !!

BY RAIL:

Ravenglass (for Eskdale) is served by trains from Carlisle to the North via Whitehaven, and Lancaster to the South via Barrow in Furness.
www.nationalrail.co.uk
NOTE: There is no Sunday rail service, but a replacement bus service is available.
For timetable and other information follow this link:
www.thetrainline.com/

Steam Specials
Steam trains (steam hauled from Carnforth) operate on selected dates from various stations throughout England and Wales, please see our events page or www.statesmanrail.com for further details.

BY AIR:

Ravenglass is within reasonable travelling distance (2 to 3hrs drive) of Newcastle, Manchester, Glasgow, Teesside and Leeds/Bradford Airports (Carlisle Airport does not provide commercial passenger flights). Manchester and Newcastle offer rail connections from the airport to Ravenglass but travellers are advised to check timings and connections.

www.thetrainline.com/

BY BOAT:

Ravenglass Estuary provides a sheltered anchorage for small craft. NOTE: The estuary is tidal and DRYING. Sailors are advised to check tides and sailing information before travelling
www.bbc.co.uk/weather/coast/tides/

BY BICYCLE:ON FOOT:

For walking route see
www.ramblers.org.uk

Ravenglass is the start (or end) of Hadrian's Cyclway, National Route 72

For a complete range of options for cycling in Cumbria.
www.cumbria.gov.uk