How far is it from Flakebridge to Forest Head?

The distance between Flakebridge and Forest Head is 36 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Flakebridge to Forest Head?

The drive from Flakebridge to Forest Head takes approximately 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Flakebridge to Forest Head?

The fastest route from Flakebridge to Forest Head covers 36 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is Forest Head from Flakebridge?

Forest Head lies roughly to the north of Flakebridge.

Which towns do you pass between Flakebridge and Forest Head?

Towns on the route from Flakebridge to Forest Head include Appleby-in-Westmorland, Shap, Penrith, Lazonby, Wetheral.

Are there charging stations between Flakebridge and Forest Head?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Flakebridge to Forest Head, including Redhills Lane, Penrith (250 kW); London Rd, Carlisle (150 kW); Wakefield Road, Carlisle (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 62.

Flakebridge Forest Head

Distance: 36 miDuration: 55 min

Driving from Flakebridge to Forest Head takes about 55 min via B6413. The distance is 36 mi. The straight-line distance is 24 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bolton, Cumbria, Great Strickland, Lowther, North Dykes, Eals. Driving directions

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Driving directions31 · 36 mi

1 Depart 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Well House Road 1 mi
4 Turn right 89 yd
5 Turn right onto Roman Road 1 mi
6 Continue right onto Roman Road 1 mi
7 At end of road, turn left onto Long Marton Road 1 mi
8 Turn right 1 mi
9 Take ramp straight 6 mi
10 Take exit left 1 mi
11 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
12 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
13 Continue straight 1 mi

14 Turn right 1 mi
15 Turn straight 1 mi
16 At end of road, turn left 4 mi
17 Continue slightly right onto Back Lane 1 mi
18 Turn right onto Salkeld Road 2 mi
19 At end of road, turn right 2 mi
20 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
21 Continue straight 3 mi
22 At end of road, turn right onto Bridge Street 1 mi
23 Turn right onto Sandhill 1 mi
24 Turn left 2 mi
25 Turn left 2 mi
26 Continue left 7 mi
27 Continue straight onto Rectory Road 1 mi
28 At end of road, turn left onto Meadow View 1 mi
29 Turn right 1 mi
30 Turn right 3 mi
31 Arrive

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The return trip from Forest Head to Flakebridge covers roughly the same distance, 36 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

62 chargers

Redhills Lane, PenrithRedhills Lane, Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, CA11 0DQ250 kW
London Rd, CarlisleLondon Rd, Carlisle , England, CA1 2PD150 kW
Wakefield Road, CarlisleWakefield Road, Carlisle, CA3 0HE150 kW
Broadfield Road Motorway Northbound, Jct 41/42, CarlisleBroadfield Road Motorway Northbound, Jct 41/42, Carlisle, Westmorland and Furness, CA4 0NT142 kW
M6 Broadfield Road, SouthwaiteM6 Broadfield Road, Southwaite, Westmorland and Furness, CA4 0NT142 kW

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular destinations close by

Forest Head → Barbary Plains23 mi · 35 min Forest Head → The Sands, Cumbria6 mi · 10 min Forest Head → Midgeholme6 mi · 15 min Forest Head → Hayton, Cumbria9 mi · 15 min Forest Head → Knarsdale13 mi · 20 min Forest Head → Linstock13 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 6 November 2026.

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How far is it from Flakebridge to Forest Head?: The distance between Flakebridge and Forest Head is 36 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Flakebridge to Forest Head?: The drive from Flakebridge to Forest Head takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Flakebridge to Forest Head?: The fastest route from Flakebridge to Forest Head covers 36 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is Forest Head from Flakebridge?: Forest Head lies roughly to the north of Flakebridge.
Which towns do you pass between Flakebridge and Forest Head?: Towns on the route from Flakebridge to Forest Head include Appleby-in-Westmorland, Shap, Penrith, Lazonby, Wetheral.
Are there charging stations between Flakebridge and Forest Head?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Flakebridge to Forest Head, including Redhills Lane, Penrith (250 kW); London Rd, Carlisle (150 kW); Wakefield Road, Carlisle (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 62.

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