Visitors can reach one of the Lake District’s most remote destinations thanks to a summer partnership between train operator Northern and the Wasdale Explorer.
A free summer shuttle bus will run from Ravenglass station on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays until September 21.
The Wasdale Explorer departs from Ravenglass station and runs to Muncaster Castle, Gosforth and Wasdale Head.
The shuttle bus timetable is designed to connect with trains on the Cumbrian Coast Line at Ravenglass station.
Buses depart from the station car park for Wasdale Head at 0845, 1045, 1225 and 1355.
Train tickets to Ravenglass from places including Barrow are available from £3 when booked in advance.
Ravenglass is also home to the La’al Ratty – the Ravenglass & Eskdale heritage steam railway travelling from the coast to the foot of England’s highest mountain.
Customers travelling by train can save money with a combined Northern and Ravenglass & Eskdale ticket, available to buy from station ticket offices and ticket vending machines.
The shuttle bus connection is provided by the Lake District National Park Authority.
Emma Moody, lead strategy adviser on recreation and sustainable development for the Lake District National Park Authority, said: “The Wasdale Explorer shuttle bus is a brilliant way to explore the Lake District by leaving the stress of driving at home, particularly in an area of the Lake District where there is little parking.
“For 2025, we’ve included more journeys that link up with Ravenglass train station, where you can travel to catch the bus along the scenic Cumbria Coast railway line.
“If you’re heading to Wasdale to enjoy the beautiful scenery, we encourage you to hop on the train and bus and to leave no trace by taking home any litter.”
Alex Hornby, commercial and customer director for Northern, said: “We’ve got some of the most dramatic landscapes in the country on our doorstep, and the train really is the easiest and most sustainable way to access the stunning scenery of the Lakes.
“We’re pleased to support this helpful connection with the Wasdale Explorer, which will enable more people to explore everything this part of the world has to offer without relying on the car.
“The connection with the shuttle bus at Ravenglass couldn’t be simpler, with trains running every hour from Barrow and Carlisle.”
