Leave M6 at junction 40, take second exit
(A66) East (Scotch Corner), travel for one mile along dual carriageway. At next roundabout
take fourth exit (A6) South (Shap). Travel for 1/2 mile through traffic lights and over bridge
and take the next right turn at the Bee Hive pub (also
Crown Hotel), signposted to Pooley Bridge. Travel for one mile
and take next left hand fork towards Askham. Stay on this road and drive through Askham
and Helton (Do not turn right into village of Helton,stay on the main road). Travel on for a
further mile and after going down a hill and over a small bridge Beckfoot will be on your
right.
Distance from Junction 40 to Beckfoot 6.5 miles
FROM THE SOUTH
Leave M6 at junction 39 and join the A6 North bound to Shap. Go through Shap and just
as you get to the redundant garage on the right (Before the railway bridge) take a left turn signposted to Bampton and
Haweswater. Stay on this road and go through Bampton Grange,
over bridge and bear right to Bampton and
carry on to Butterwick.
Beckfoot is a further 1/2 mile on the left.
Distance from Junction 39 to Beckfoot 6.5 miles