How far is it from Whale to Glen Dowlin?

The distance between Whale and Glen Dowlin is 5 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Whale to Glen Dowlin?

The drive from Whale to Glen Dowlin takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Whale to Glen Dowlin?

The fastest route from Whale to Glen Dowlin covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Glen Dowlin from Whale?

Glen Dowlin lies roughly to the north of Whale.

Are there charging stations between Whale and Glen Dowlin?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Whale to Glen Dowlin, including Redhills Lane, Penrith (250 kW); Booths Car Park, Penrith (50 kW); Brunswick Road, Penrith (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 18.

Whale Glen Dowlin

Distance: 5 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Whale to Glen Dowlin takes about 15 min via Helton Road. The distance is 5 mi. The straight-line distance is 4 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions9 · 5 mi

A 4-mile run, starting about 10 minutes out on Helton Road. From the wires, I can see the driver follow the road toward Glen Dowlin, located along the A6 corridor between Penrith and Shap.

1 Depart 1 mi
2 Turn right 2 mi
3 Continue straight onto Helton Road 3 mi
4 Continue straight 1 mi
5 Turn sharp right 1 mi
6 Turn right 41 yd
7 Turn slightly left 50 yd
8 Turn slightly left 5 yd

9 Arrive

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The return trip from Glen Dowlin to Whale covers roughly the same distance, 5 mi.

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Charging points along the way

18 chargers

Redhills Lane, PenrithRedhills Lane, Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, CA11 0DQ250 kW
Booths Car Park, PenrithBooths Car Park, Penrith, England, CA11 7LU50 kW
Brunswick Road, PenrithBrunswick Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7JU50 kW
Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC, PenrithWm Morrison Supermarkets PLC, Penrith, CA11 7JU50 kW
10 Ullswater Rd,, Penrith10 Ullswater Rd,, Penrith, England, CA11 7EH22 kW

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A 4-mile run, starting about 10 minutes out on Helton Road. From the wires, I can see the driver follow the road toward Glen Dowlin, located along the A6 corridor between Penrith and Shap.

Popular destinations close by

Glen Dowlin → Knotts, Cumbria8 mi · 15 min Glen Dowlin → Grayrigg27 mi · 35 min Glen Dowlin → Wreay, Cumbria 27 mi · 15 min Glen Dowlin → Plumpton Wall9 mi · 15 min Glen Dowlin → Berrier11 mi · 15 min Glen Dowlin → Townhead, Cumbria 24 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 November 2026.

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How far is it from Whale to Glen Dowlin?: The distance between Whale and Glen Dowlin is 5 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Whale to Glen Dowlin?: The drive from Whale to Glen Dowlin takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Whale to Glen Dowlin?: The fastest route from Whale to Glen Dowlin covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Glen Dowlin from Whale?: Glen Dowlin lies roughly to the north of Whale.
Are there charging stations between Whale and Glen Dowlin?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Whale to Glen Dowlin, including Redhills Lane, Penrith (250 kW); Booths Car Park, Penrith (50 kW); Brunswick Road, Penrith (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 18.

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