How far is it from Slack Head to Sandside?

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

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

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

What is the best route from Slack Head to Sandside?

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

Which direction is Sandside from Slack Head?

Sandside lies roughly to the north-west of Slack Head.

Are there charging stations between Slack Head and Sandside?

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

Slack Head Sandside

Distance: 3 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from Slack Head to Sandside 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 directions6 · 3 mi

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

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

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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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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Sandside → Cunsey18 mi · 40 min Sandside → Hincaster5 mi · 10 min Sandside → Warton, Lancashire8 mi · 15 min Sandside → Bolton Town End11 mi · 20 min Sandside → Potters Brook21 mi · 30 min Sandside → Leasgill4 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 September 2026.

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How far is it from Slack Head to Sandside?: The distance between Slack Head and Sandside is 3 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Slack Head to Sandside?: The drive from Slack Head to Sandside takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Slack Head to Sandside?: The fastest route from Slack Head to Sandside covers 3 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Sandside from Slack Head?: Sandside lies roughly to the north-west of Slack Head.
Are there charging stations between Slack Head and Sandside?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Slack Head to Sandside, 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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