Leave the M6 at junction 40 (Penrith) Follow the A66 westbound towards Keswick Ignore the first turn off to Keswick Continue to the Crosthwaite roundabout Take the third exit signed for the A591 (Carlisle/Underscar) Take the second right turning on to a narrow lane for Applethwaite
You will reach a sharp right hand bend with a sign warning for "Squirrels" Continue past this sign and past Raven Lane on the left After Raven Lane the road splits, take the left hand fork uphill past a row of cottages directly on the left of the lane The lane is partially grassed in places Scar Cottage is the larger cottage on the left with double gates to the parking area (these gates may be left open for your arrival)
