Westmorland

PROPERTY JUNCTION'S HOME BUYERS' GUIDE TO WESTMORLAND

Now part of Cumbria, the historic county of Westmorland occupies much of the Lake District, and is considered one of the most picturesque counties in the UK, with plenty to offer in addition to spectacular scenery. One of the most popular tourist counties in England, Westmorland benefits from strong links to Scotland and the north of England, making it easy for families and professionals alike to relocate.

                  

                      

Museum of Lakeland Life                  Kendal Castle                            Quaker Tapestry

                  

Road   

Westmorland is well connected to the rest of the UK through the M6 motorway, which runs north through Carlisle and into Scotland, and south to Manchester and Birmingham, ensuring its easy to get around in Westmorland.

Rail     

Home to the Lake Districts, one of the most popular tourist destinations in England, Westmorland benefits from strong links to Scotland, the Midlands, Yorkshire, Manchester and London, with frequent services running through and converging at stations in Westmorland and the surrounding areas.

Air 

While there are no airports in Westmorland offering regular passenger routes, flights from Newcastle and Liverpool John Lennon airports are accessible from Westmorland within just a short commute, serving both domestic and international destinations.

Ferries 

Ferries run from Heysham to the Isle of Man, while ferry routes to Ireland leave from nearby Liverpool.

Appleby, Brough, Kirkby Stephen, Orton, Tebay, Askham, Bampton, Barton, Patterdale, Shap, Yanwath, Ambleside, Burton-in-Kendal, Grasmere, Grayrigg, Kentmere, Kendal, Windermere, Kirkby Lonsdale

List of Railway Stations in Westmorland:

Applebey, Arnside, Barrow, Carlisle, Dent, Penrith, Workington, Kendal, Oxenholme Lake District