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3About Penrith
Penrith sits at Junction 40 of the M6 in Cumbria's Eden Valley, making it the main gateway to the Lake District. The A66 provides the key east-west link to Newcastle and the coast, whilst the A6 runs north to Carlisle. Long-distance routes bring tourists from Manchester and Scotland, with local traffic using the A592 to Ullswater and surrounding fells. The town has operated its Tuesday market continuously for over 750 years.
Where is Penrith on the map?
Penrith is in England, at 54.666, -2.758 - about 14 km south of Kirkoswald.
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EV Chargers in Penrith
- Redhills Lane, Penrith250 kW
- Booths Car Park, Penrith50 kW
- Brunswick Road, Penrith50 kW
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC, Penrith50 kW
- Blain House, Penrith22 kW
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What is the closest airport to Penrith?
The closest airport to Penrith is Newcastle International Airport, 105 km (about 1 h 45 min by car).
