How far is it from Sandside to Slack Head?

The distance between Sandside and Slack Head is 3 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Sandside to Slack Head?

The drive from Sandside to Slack Head takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Sandside to Slack Head?

The fastest route from Sandside to Slack Head covers 3 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Slack Head from Sandside?

Slack Head lies roughly to the south-east of Sandside.

Are there charging stations between Sandside and Slack Head?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Sandside to Slack Head, including Moto Burton (350 kW); Roadchef Killington Lakes Services (290 kW); Booths, South Lakeland (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 34.

Sandside Slack Head

Distance: 3 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from Sandside to Slack Head takes about 10 min via Cockshot Lane. The distance is 3 mi. The straight-line distance is 2 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions7 · 3 mi

1 Depart left 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Throughs Lane 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Cockshot Lane 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Church Street 1 mi
5 Turn right 1 mi
6 Turn slightly right onto Leighton Beck Road 151 yd
7 Arrive onto Leighton Beck Road

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The return trip from Slack Head to Sandside covers roughly the same distance, 3 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

34 chargers

Moto BurtonMoto Burton, LA6 1JF350 kW
Roadchef Killington Lakes ServicesRoadchef Killington Lakes Services, LA8 0NW290 kW
Booths, South LakelandBooths, South Lakeland, England, LA9 4DP50 kW
Burton West, LancasterBurton West, Lancaster, LA6 1JF50 kW
Busher Walk, KendalBusher Walk, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4RQ50 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Slack Head → Ryelands, Lancashire16 mi · 25 min Slack Head → Old Hutton10 mi · 20 min Slack Head → Stodday17 mi · 30 min Slack Head → South Ulverston24 mi · 35 min Slack Head → Greenholme23 mi · 30 min Slack Head → Tunstall, Lancashire15 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 October 2026.

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How far is it from Sandside to Slack Head?: The distance between Sandside and Slack Head is 3 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sandside to Slack Head?: The drive from Sandside to Slack Head takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Sandside to Slack Head?: The fastest route from Sandside to Slack Head covers 3 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Slack Head from Sandside?: Slack Head lies roughly to the south-east of Sandside.
Are there charging stations between Sandside and Slack Head?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Sandside to Slack Head, including Moto Burton (350 kW); Roadchef Killington Lakes Services (290 kW); Booths, South Lakeland (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 34.

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