Car Free Catbells
Catbells has to be one of The Lake District's most famous fells and thousands of people (and pets) hike to the summit each year.
However, it is notorious for not having enough parking spaces as there is no car park, and we want to discourage irresponsible parking in the Lake District and promote the use of public transport.
Did you know you can get the bus or the boat to the base of Catbells? Remove the stress and disappointment of trying to park and get the bus or boat instead.
Bus
The Honister Rambler 77/77A
The 77/77A is the bus you want to get, to get you to the start of Catbells
This is a circular seasonal bus service that operates from Easter to October in both clockwise and anti-clockwise directions taking in Portinscale, Catbells, Grange, Seatoller, Honister Slate Mine, Buttermere, Lorton and Whinlatter Forest.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION : Due flood damage between Honister & Buttermere over the August Bank Holiday weekend 2024. The 77 service will only be able to operate between Keswick & Buttermere, the 77A will operate between Keswick & Honister, there will be no bus between Honister and Buttermere until the road is fixed. You will still be able to get to Catbells, Honister and Buttermere from Keswick.
Don't forget single fares are capped at £2 until the end of the year (2024)
The bus stop in Keswick is located at the Bus station just outside of Booths, Stand 3.
Boat
Take a scenic ride on the Keswick Launch to the start of your walk up Catbells.
Get on the boat in Keswick down at the Keswick Boat Landings, past Theatre by the Lake, you can also purchase your tickets here if not done so already online.
There are two jetties you can get off the boat to hike Catbells
Hawes End - The main stop for Catbells
High Brandelhow - Stop for National Trust woodland and routes up Catbells and Maiden Moor
Tickets
You can purchase tickets for individual stages, if you just want to use the boat to get you to your destination, prices start from £3 for an adult and £1.50 for children.
Please note the launch is closed in December and January and operates a limited timetable in November, February and early March
The full timetable is in operation from Mid March - 10th November.
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