From M6 junction 36 follow the brown Western Lake District signs to Broughton-in-Furness, passing Newby Bridge on the A590 and turning right at Greenodd roundabout onto the A5092. From Broughton-in-Furness follow the A595 to Silecroft T junction (turn right) and beyond.

From M6 junction 40 follow the brown Western Lake District signs past Keswick on the A66 towards Cockermouth. Turn left at the Cockermouth roundabout onto the A5086. Follow the A5086 to Egremont where it joins the A595. Turn left for Ravenglass following the A595.

From Ambleside use the A593 passing through Coniston before arriving at Broughton-in-Furness. From Windermere and Bowness take the A592 to Newby Bridge.

Various scenic routes offer spectacular journeys in fine weather. From the Central Lakes the dramatic Wrynose and Hardknott passes route to  Eskdale but be aware of the 1-in-3 hills, single track road and hairpin bends. Not for the faint-hearted. There are also single track roads over Cold Fell and Corney Fell, though it is usually quicker to take the main roads.

Leave the car behind and visit us by rail from Lancaster and Morecambe, Grange-over-Sands, Preston, and Carlisle. Regular Northern trains travel on the scenic Cumbrian Coast Line between Carlisle, Whitehaven and Barrow calling at Ravenglass every day. Save money with an R&ER/Northern through ticket:  you can buy these from station ticket offices or from conductors on the train.

Please note, northbound trains currently run to Corkickle only due to the temporary closure of Bransty Tunnel.

For more details on timetable and fare information visit northernrailway.co.uk or call 0800 200 6060

A new regular bus service serving Ravenglass was launched on 1/12/2025.

The Muncaster Microbus also operates in the Bootle, Eskdale, Wasdale, Holmrook, Seascale and Gosforth area of Cumbria. It does not run to a set timetable and seats must be pre-booked in advance.  01229 717229