How far is it from Watchgate to Shap?

The distance between Watchgate and Shap is 12 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Watchgate to Shap?

The drive from Watchgate to Shap takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Watchgate to Shap?

The fastest route from Watchgate to Shap covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Shap from Watchgate?

Shap lies roughly to the north of Watchgate.

Are there charging stations between Watchgate and Shap?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Watchgate to Shap, including Roadchef Killington Lakes Services (290 kW); M6 Junction 38/39, Orton (250 kW); Redhills Lane, Penrith (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 42.

Watchgate Shap

Distance: 12 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Watchgate to Shap takes about 20 min via A6. The distance is 12 mi. The straight-line distance is 11 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions6 · 12 mi

1 Depart onto Old Road 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn right 12 mi
3 Turn right onto Jackson's Lane 85 yd
4 Turn right onto Sandy Lane 52 yd
5 Turn slightly left 36 yd
6 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Shap to Watchgate covers roughly the same distance, 12 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

42 chargers

Roadchef Killington Lakes ServicesRoadchef Killington Lakes Services, LA8 0NW290 kW
M6 Junction 38/39, OrtonM6 Junction 38/39, Orton, CA10 3SB250 kW
Redhills Lane, PenrithRedhills Lane, Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, CA11 0DQ250 kW
Tebay Services SouthboundTebay Services Southbound, England, CA10 3SB150 kW
Westmorland Tebay Northbound ServicesWestmorland Tebay Northbound Services, CA10 3SB150 kW

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Shap → Ingmire Hall21 mi · 25 min Shap → Smardale20 mi · 30 min Shap → Eamont Bridge10 mi · 20 min Shap → Skelsmergh21 mi · 30 min Shap → Hardendale5 mi · 10 min Shap → Ulcat Row20 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 September 2026.

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How far is it from Watchgate to Shap?: The distance between Watchgate and Shap is 12 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Watchgate to Shap?: The drive from Watchgate to Shap takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Watchgate to Shap?: The fastest route from Watchgate to Shap covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Shap from Watchgate?: Shap lies roughly to the north of Watchgate.
Are there charging stations between Watchgate and Shap?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Watchgate to Shap, including Roadchef Killington Lakes Services (290 kW); M6 Junction 38/39, Orton (250 kW); Redhills Lane, Penrith (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 42.

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