Woodview Cottages
Lowick Bridge, Cumbria LA12 8EF
Holiday Cottages in the Lake District National Park
Directions and Travel for Lowick Bridge
By Road
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Lowick Bridge is approached from the north or south by the M6. Leave the motorway at junction 36 taking the A591 towards Kendal. After about 3 miles, take the first exit onto the A590 towards Barrow-in-Furness. Follow this road past Newby Bridge, then on past Haverthwaite to reach a roundabout right hand turn sign posted to Coniston Greenodd and Workington A5092.
Take the turning and go through Penny Bridge till you reach Lowick Green. Here take the right hand fork in the road, A5084 signposted to Coniston. Follow this road for 1 mile where you will approach the crossroads of Lowick Bridge.
On the far left side of the crossroads, there is a white gate post of Woodview Cottages. Drive into the driveway with the white post to your right and a barn to your left. Your parking is then immediately on your right. Congratulations you have arrived.
See here for the suggested Touring and Walking Maps
Note: Arrivals are from 1600hrs unless otherwise arranged.
By Train
The nearest Train Station is Ulverston. Taxi from the station approximately 6 miles away is probably the easiest connection to the cottages.
By Bus
Local Buses:
The (X12
Service) connecting Ulverston with Coniston stop at the "Lowick Bridge" junction
directly adjacent to the cottages.
The (X35 Service) bus from Kendal connects with a change at Ulverston Victoria Road.
Example of Using Traveline to plan Journeys from " Lowick Bridge, Woodview "
By Taxi
Geoff's Taxis Tel: 01229 586666, Ulverston have been helpful in collecting previous guests arriving at Ulverston
or Online options include South Cumbria Taxis
By Bicycle
We have had past guests arrive by bicycle and then use Lowick Bridge for a base for exploring from. There are countless routes to be completed. The road up the East Side of Coniston Water is a delight to the start of any ride. For those with Mountain Bikes, Grizedale Forest Park , who also hire bikes have many routes which is in addition to all the classic routes elsewhere. Velo Bikes are a useful resource and Ride Bikes at Ulverston are very helpful for repairs, advice and equipment 01229 585025.
By Foot
The Lake District is famous for its walking. Many modes of transport can be used to get to the start of these walks but walks can be done directly from Lowick Bridge. See here for the suggested Walking Maps
Provisions
- 3 miles South, Greenodd has Petrol Station/grocery, baker, butcher but alas no candle stick maker.
- 5½ miles South, towards Ulverston there is a good supermarket Booths
- 6 miles South Ulverston town has a good mix of shops. Market day is Thursday .
- 6 miles North Coniston Village has a Co-Op, butchers, outdoor clothing shops, book shops and a post office.
- 100yds Lowick Bridge, Rural Pub (Pet Friendly) and two others at Spark Bridge within 1½ radius, all providing Real Ale and meals.(CAMRA has more info on nearby Pubs and local Cumbrian Breweries)