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BY CAR FROM EAST

M6 to Penrith, leave the motorway at junction 40, A66 to Crossthwaite roundabout at Keswick then A591 signposted Carlisle. Go 8 miles to Castle Inn junction, turn left and Armathwaite Hall is 300 yards ahead.

BY CAR FROM WEST

A66 towards Cockermouth and Keswick. After approximately 2 miles after passing the turn off for the village of Embleton, turn left and immediately right onto B5291 following signs for Castle Inn, Dubwath and the brown tourist attraction signs for Lake District Wildlife Park. Cross over Ouse Bridge to the right and the signs for Armathwaite Hall will be further along the road ignore first junction as it is the exit, take the next sharp turn left through entrance gates.

BY CAR FROM SOUTH

From M6 follow instructions travelling from the east. Travelling through the lakes on the A591 to Keswick, exit from Keswick onto A66 towards Cockermouth. Approximately 7 miles after dual carriageway finishes turn right and immediately right again, onto B5291 following signs for Castle Inn, Dubwath and the brown tourist attraction signs for Lake District Wildlife Park. Cross over Ouse Bridge to the right and signs for Armathwaite Hall will be further along the road ignore first junction as it is the exit, turn sharp left through entrance gates.

BY CAR FROM NORTH

From M6 follow instructions travelling from the east. From Carlisle turn right at Bothel and follow signs for A591 to Keswick. Approximately 7 miles turn right at Castle Inn and Armathwaite Hall is 300 yards ahead.

Please note that if travelling by coach, it is best to approach the entrance of Armathwaite Hall via the A591 from Keswick than over Ouse Bridge.

BY RAIL

To Carlisle (25 miles) or Penrith (24 miles) Continue by taxi or hire car. By commercial airline to Newcastle (82 miles) Manchester (131 miles). Continue by hire car or commercial shuttle service.

BY PRIVATE AIRCRAFT

To Carlisle Airport (33 miles). Continue by taxi or hire car.

BY HELICOPTER

We have our own helipad in the grounds of the hotel.
Lat/Long = N54°40.83 W003°13.93 BNG = NY 2065 3241 300ft AMSL DCS 115.2 129 4.3
Lawned area 150m x 100m x 80m south of hotel
Caution 60ft trees flanking east and west sides and cables 500m east
Helicopters are not permitted to land or take off any earlier that 8.30am.
If refuelling is required it must be 250 yards away from the front of the hotel
If you are arriving by helicopter or have any other special requirements please contact the hotel on 017687 76551