Travelling to the Lakes
Getting the train
The train runs direct to Oxenholme train station from major stations including London Euston, Edinburgh and Glasgow. With one change at Oxenholme, you can arrive quickly at Windermere station, which is close to the National Park. Regular buses run from outside the door of Windermere train station throughout the Lakes.
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Accommodation ideas
​​There's a huge variety of options for staying in the Lake District, to suit all budgets. To give you a head start, from low to high budgets, you might want to look at:
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Camping at Bays Brown, Rydal Hall campsite, Great Langdale National Trust campsite
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Ambleside YHA, Windermere YHA
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Travelodge Kendal Town Centre
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Many independent B&Bs in Windermere
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The Lodge rooms at Carus Green
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Castle Green hotel in Kendal*
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*These recommendations are based on personal experience or reviews from friends and are meant as a guide only. We don't have any affiliation with them.
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Useful links
https://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/plan-your-visit
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If you need any more top tips, email us:
ben@lakelandschoolofmountaineering.co.uk
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