Leave the M6 at junction 40 (Penrith) Follow the A66 westbound signposted Keswick/Workington Follow the A66 for 29 miles until you reach the Cockermouth roundabout Take the first exit onto the A5086 signposted Egremont Follow this road for one mile and turn left at the crossroads by the school signposted Lorton Follow for one mile until the road turns sharply to the left Continue to follow the road for another half mile until you reach a stone bridge crossing the river Turn into the slate car park on the right-hand-side immediately before the bridge North Mill is the cottage on the right hand side, accessed by a small flight of steps to the front door.