Visiting The Beacon

Location Map

Whitehaven is accessible by car, train and bus

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By Car

Located on on the West Coast of Cumbria easily accessible from the M6 via the A66 and A595 from the north or from the south on the A590 via Broughton in Furness (not on the map) and the A595 south

Whitehaven location map

Enter Whitehaven from the north or south on the A595. Follow the Town Centre and brown Museum signs. The Beacon is located on the Harbourside and looks like a large lighthouse.

There is parking adjacent for coach and cars.

By Train

Whitehaven is on the Carlisle to Barrow West Cumbrian Coast rail line, Bransty station is located 200 yards from the regenerated harbour area. Upon reaching the harbour area, the Beacon will be in view.

Map key:
Carlisle (1) Silloth (2)
Thursby (3) Maryport (4)
Workington (5) Cockermouth (6)
Keswick (7) Penrith (8)
Egremont (9) Ambleside (10)
Seascale (11) Ravenglass (12)
Millom (13) Barrow-in-Furness (14)
Windermere (15) Kendal (16)