The Travelodge Penrith is located a half mile from junction 40 of the M6 motorway, Ideal for visiting the town while easy to get top by road and equally convenient if you are travelling along the motorway on a long journey and just need an overnight break. Penrith itself has a good selection of shops and restaurants and a great place to stock up if you are going walking nearby.
The Travelodge Penrith hotel is an ideal budget hotel to visit the nearby Lake district National Park with the boundary only 1.5 miles away and Pooley Bridge at the head of lake Ullswater on 4.7 miles away. Alternatively take the A66 from the hotel and you could be in Keswick in just over 20 minutes, one of the more popular towns to visit in the path with hills (fells) all around and some great walking country. Two of the best known mountains , Skiddaw and Helvellyn are a short drive from the town.
Another popular destination is Lake Windermere, the largest lake in England and the town of the same name sits approximately mid way on the eastern shore. The Drive to the town is 25 miles or about 45 minutes though you are travelling through scenic countryside which make the journey very pleasant. The town has an abundance of tea rooms, restaurants and gift shops and you can catch ferries and lake cruises from here to other lakeside destinations. One of these is Ambleside on the northern shore, a very quaint typical lake-land town and again another popular destination with tourists. A popular place to visit nearby is Brockhole - The Lake District Visitor Centre which again can be reached by ferry if you do not want to dive
Facilities at the Travelodge Penrith Hotel include free parking, WiFi , freeview TV Channels with a restaurant nearby west of penrith.
The Travelodge Penrith is at an elevation of approximately 495 feet / 150.8 metres above sea level.
Main Towns Near this Travelodge Direct Line of Sight Distance (miles).
Facilities at the Travelodge Ensuite or Private Bathroom Shower or Bath Car Parking onsite / close by TV in Room Digital TV Channels Children Welcome Open All Year WiFi - Internet Access Disabled Facilities Early Check-in check-out Reception Service Free In room Tea / Coffee
Set of fresh towels
Spacious desk
Showers in all rooms
Whats near this Travelodge ? Entertainment Bar / Pub Restaurant/s Fishing Golf
Walking country
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International Airports
Newcastle Airport Woolsington Tyne and Wear NE13 8BZ 50.0 miles
Teesside International Airport Darlington County Durham DL2 1LU 54.5 miles
Local Airports
Carlisle Lake District Airport Carlisle Cumbria CA6 4NW 20.3 miles
Barrow/Walney Island Airport Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 3YS 41.2 miles
Heysham Port sailing to -> Douglas Isle of Man Address: South Quay, Heysham Lancashire LA3 2XE 42.9 miles
Port of Tyne International Passenger Terminal sailing to -> Ijmuiden (Netherlands) Address: Royal Quays, North Shields Tyne and Wear NE29 6EE 57.7 miles
Attractions & places to see near this Travelodge.
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On the edge of the Lake district, with a 9 hole course and a 16 bay driving range , plus practice putting area Bunker & Pitching area. Golf Lessons and a very well stocked shop
Located in the eastern Lake District towards Shap, a remote reservoir in the Mardale Valley approximately 4.2 Miles long and the highest lake in the Lake District Originally a lake, it was dammed at its northern end to increase the size for water supply to Manchester
Cared for by English Heritage. the castle was built at the end of the 14th century to defend the border from the Scots, it later became a home for King Richard III. It is now a ruin in a public park though the walls still stand tall. - Free entry
A popular fell walk, Also known as Saddleback due to the shape of the summit, however the famous Alfred Wainwright popularised the older name of Belncathra which has since been adopted
This 18 hole undulating course is located east of Keswick near Threlkeld set in an extremely scenic position with fell views including Blencathra, Skiddaw and the Helvellyn Range.
Threlkeld Quarry And Mining Museum - CA12 4TT Stay near here. NY 31966 24479 = grinders.general.presume
Located 3 miles east of Keswick. Based within an old quarry, machinery, a working steam train and line, plus a number of under cover exhibitions. Guided walks are also provided.
Brothers Water is a small lake located in the eastern region of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. It is situated near the villages of Patterdale & Glenridding surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. The lake is a popular destination for fishing, walking, and other outdoor activities.
Referred to as just "Ullswater" this is the second largest lake in the Lake District after Windermere and 7.3 miles long. Popular for its beauty and gentle water pursuit's and steamer service that glides majestically along the lake.
The Deepest tarn in the Lake District, a corrie formed through glaciation on the slopes of High seat forming a bowl shape depression. There is a car park at Mardale Head to walk to the tarn
Also called Long Meg and her Daughters, a Bronze Age stone circle. a single large stone is referred to as Long Meg with the daughters making up an oval circle
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill - CA10 1SP Hotels near here. NY 61446 28331 = carbonate.spices.blemishes
Owned by the National Trust, Stroll around the fine 2.5 acre gardens and the site as a whole with 180 acres with woodlands walks a partially restored watermill and a remains of a drift mine. Includes house tours and a tea room / shop
One of the higher tarns, (mountain lake) at 718 metre elevation. Located below Stridding Edge leading to the summit of Helvellyn. Originally formed through glaciation
Located at the northern end of the Haweswater reservoir, the surrounding land of water , fells, and gushing beck's suits the promotion of wildlife. You are likely to see a number of small birds plus Pergrine's that roost on nearby rocky crags
8.2m / 13.2km -
Wreay Signal Station - CA4 0DA Stay near here. NY 44859 48265 = generally.barrel.manager
The site of a roman camp, originally with a signal station tower to signal other nearby forts - A Scheduled Monument though very little remains now
The waterfall, owned by the National Trust formed from Aira Beck, and with a 70 foot fall. Located on the western side of Ullswater with a car park nearby for the falls
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Tarn Crag - Eastern Fells - LA8 9BE Stay near here. NY 49081 07766 = quintet.albums.fronted
A fell east of Longsleddale in the Far Eastern Fells of the Lake District (another Tarn Crag exists in the Central Fells near Grasmere)
Blencarn Lake is a small lake located near the village of Blencarn in Cumbria, England. It is popular for fishing and offers a peaceful setting for a relaxing day out in nature.
One of the lake districts most well known fells / Mountain and the 3rd highest in the Lake District. A Good level of fitness is required to climb Helvellyn with some steep parts requiring a climb over rocks.
One route, striding edge is knife edged scramble and though exhilarating should be taken with great care
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Does this Travelodge hotel have WiFi?
Yes there is a free Wifi option for 30 minutes use or an upgrade option, £3 for 24 hours
Do hotel Rooms offer en suite Bathrooms?
Yes, all hotels rooms have bathroom facilities in the rooms, there are also accessible options available
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