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.

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

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.

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