Location

We are based at Shap close to junction 39 of the M6.

This is an ideal location if you are planning to explore the Lake District or the Yorkshire Dales - both of these national parks are on our doorstep.

• Penrith: 10 miles
• Pooley Bridge: 11 miles
• Kendal: 15 miles
• Windermere: 23 miles
• Keswick: 26 miles
• Ambleside: 27 miles
• Sedbergh: 21 miles
• Leyburn: 49 miles
• Hawes: 33 miles
• Kirkby Stephen: 18 miles
• Kirkby Lonsdale: 30 miles

Only slightly further afield are the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Hadrian's Wall and Kielder Forest Park, home to the second-largest area of protected night sky in Europe ("Northumberland and Kielder Water and Forest International Dark Sky Park").

Motorhome hire Scotland

Within an hour's drive, you can cross the border into Scotland. So we have a great location if you would like to explore Scotland by motorhome.

• Gretna: 43 miles
• Dumfries: 65 miles
• Troon: 130 miles
• Glasgow: 128 miles
• Loch Lomond: 157 miles
• or drive through Scotland and do the "North Coast 500" (500-mile scenic route around the north coast of Scotland)

Travelling here by train?

Free pickup service from Penrith train station if required.