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Carlisle, Caldbeck & Keswick – Explore the Lakes on 553 from Stagecoach

Stagecoach 78 bus at Patterdale in the Lake DistrictGalleryView 14 more images

The Lakes 553 - A beautiful Saturday's only route running through the heart of Cumbria - alight in Keswick to explore Buttermere or stay on the bus for Glenridding & Patterdale.

The Lakes 553 - Carlisle to Caldbeck & Keswick via Dalston, Uldale & Bassenthwaite

Stagecoach’s route 553 runs every Saturday, Sunday and bank holiday from 23rd March 2024 until 3rd November 2024.

Who operates this service?

This service is operated by Stagecoach in Cumbria

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Concession passes

Concessionary passes are accepted on this route.

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Route frequency

Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays

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Does this service run all year
or seasonal

This route runs in Spring & Summer only

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Well behaved dogs are welcome aboard

Dogs are welcome, bring your adorable pooch onboard

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Places to visit along the way

Highlights

All places

  1. Carlisle
  2. Longsowerby
  3. Dalston
  4. Welton
  5. Caldbeck
  6. Uldale
  7. Bassenthwaite
  8. Keswick

Sights to see along the way

Stagecoach 78 bus at Patterdale in the Lake District
View from the Stagecoach 73 as you head out of Caldbeck towards Carlisle

View from the Stagecoach 73 as you head out of Caldbeck towards Carlisle

View from the Stagecoach 73 as you head out of Caldbeck towards Carlisle

View from the Stagecoach 73 as you head out of Caldbeck towards Carlisle

View from the Stagecoach 73 as you head out of Caldbeck towards Carlisle

View from the Stagecoach 73 as you head out of Caldbeck towards Carlisle

Village of Uldale

Village of Uldale

© Roger French

Village of Uldale

Village of Uldale

© Roger French

Village of Hesket Newmarket

Village of Hesket Newmarket

© Roger French

Village of Hesket Newmarket

Village of Hesket Newmarket

© Roger French

Stagecoach 73 waiting in Carlisle bus station

Stagecoach 73 waiting in Carlisle bus station

© Roger French

View as you head out of Threlkeld

View as you head out of Threlkeld

View as you head out of Threlkeld

View as you head out of Threlkeld

View as you head out of Threlkeld

View as you head out of Threlkeld

View as you head out of Hesket Newmarket

View as you head out of Hesket Newmarket

View as you head out of Uldale

View as you head out of Uldale

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The Lakes 553 - Carlisle to Caldbeck & Keswick via Dalston, Uldale & Bassenthwaite

A beautiful Saturday’s only route running through the heart of Cumbria – alight in Keswick to explore Buttermere or stay on the bus for Glenridding & Patterdale.

Dogs are welcome,
bring your adorable pooch onboard

Dogs can usually travel with you onboard this route. However, it's at the driver's discretion, the driver will consider things like if there is already another pet on the bus when making their decision. Guide dogs and assistance dogs are of course allowed at all times.

Tickets & passes for a grand scenic adventure

Concessionary bus passes

Concessionary passes are accepted on this route.

Accepted pass types:

  • ENCTS (English National Concessionary Travel Scheme)

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This listing was last updated on 27th July 2024

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