Fast Route. -
From M6 J40 (Penrith) take the
A66 towards Keswick. About two miles past
Threlkeld and 14.3 miles (23km) from the M6
junction take the slip road signposted A591
Windermere. After 1/2 mile (900m), at the second
T junction, turn left up the hill following the
A591 towards Windermere. In 1 mile (1.7 km) you
will be at the top of the hill and see some
trees on the roadside on the left and a lane
signposted to the Stone Circle. From here Low
Nest is the second turning on the left, about
1/4 mile (400m) down the hill. |
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Scenic
Route. (can be slow on bank holidays) -
From M6 J36 take the A590 towards
Kendal then follow the A591 through Windermere
and Ambleside towards Keswick. After Grasmere
there is a long steep climb over Dunmail Raise
followed by a descent to Thirlmere. After
passing the Kings Head pub the road is fairly
flat for 3.5 miles (including half a mile of
dual-carriageway). After passing Dale Bottom
Campsite you come to a right hand bend followed
by a steepish climb. This hill is Nest Brow and
Low Nest is the next turning on the right. |
