Other Services On this Motorway:

Burton In Kendal
Charnock Richard
Corley
Hilton Park
Keele
Killington Lake
Lymm Truckstop
Knutsford
Lancaster (Forton)
Norton Canes
Sandbach
Southwaite
Stafford
J38 Truckstop
Tebay East
Tebay West

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Opened: 1972 Original owner: BP Current Owner: BP (Services by Roadchef) Location: M6 Southbound J 35/36

Trivia:
One of the few sites where the Head Lease is owned by a petrol company. The services are by arrangement with Roadchef

Serves the Southbound lane only. Northbound is served by Burton In Kendal, about 7 miles south of this site.

One of the Original RoadChef sites.

Located on the banks of Killington Lake- Fishermen can fish in the lake, but not sure if you can fish directly from the service area.

More information on this site from the Roadchef web site.

Review:
The picture does not do the place justice. From the front it appears like nothing much, but out the back, the cafeteria has a splendid view over the lake and of the Cumbrian Fells. You can walk outside, but a fence will stop you falling in the lake (its a bit of a drop). The staff are very friendly - probably more to do with the freindly nature of the locals, but still, refreshing. Compared to a packed Tebay that was visted half an hour earlier, Killington Lake was much more relaxing due to the absence of the crowds. (it was a Bank Holiday). The food was good too- reasonably priced, (for a MSA) although a slice of bacon is 99p- but hey was it delicious after a week on camping stove ;)
Costa Coffee using the lake side seating, Wimpy (alas- not by the lake) and a shop complete the facilities.
A good services for people like me who take groups of children away- there are not many places where you can loose them!

Picture:

Some pictures of the lake sent by Duncan

Received votes so far and a sample of comments: People who prefer this MSA 60 People happy to visit 4 People who avoid this MSA 4 Selection of comments received the hotel is absolutely fantastic, staff are lovely, very clean, I thoroughly recommend it 14/05/2005 14:20:33 Delicious coffee but i did have a bad experience with the staff here. 09/09/2005 19:54:12 One of the bost beautiful locations, its hidden away from the mway, peaceful, stunning views and would choose it every time when southbound. Its just a pity no way top accessit from northbound. 03/12/2005 11:21:06 great views!! 27/12/2005 14:21:26 Beautiful surroundings - the building itself tastfully clad in a combination of Granite walls and Pine ceilings - a very warm and welcoming feel to this Service area - which I always come back too. 13/01/2006 16:45:31 29/01/2006 12:54:37 This MSA has recently had a really big refurbishment, I didnt recognise the place. It looks lovely, You should update your photos to show this 14/03/2006 12:25:59 its ok, but will never be as good as westmorland! 03/04/2006 01:28:32 I now stop for coffee at costa rather than westmorland. new restaurant is superb 16/04/2006 20:09:54 Unfortunately most people seem to be unaware that the lake is actually the feeder reservior for the Lancaster canal. So a facility for a newish mode of transport has been built next to a facility for one of the oldest. 21/04/2006 17:44:50 It is located in a beutiful setting ideal for a quick bite before heading down south 30/04/2006 21:13:53 verry nice 10/10/2006 19:42:44 Great for a picnic- fantastic views 12/03/2007 20:13:12 Very clean, Very nice, Very smart 26/03/2007 12:28:26 hi i work at killington and love all the comments thankyou. 01/05/2007 21:39:08 nice location good facilities when making a stop on a long journey 15/05/2007 10:36:34 stayed here for 2 nights, lovely rooms very clean. Most of the staff are very friendly. 26/06/2007 15:17:37 Nice hotel very clean with friendly staff. The same goes for the restaurant. Superb 10/07/2007 19:53:50 Excellent for a picnic. Peaceful with wonderful views. Ideally situated for a meal break after leaving the boat at Stranraer. 27/07/2007 10:51:19 Simply the best MSA on the M6 12/08/2007 19:59:52 Very homely and attractive buildings. The view from the coffee shop is breathtaking - to say the least! Surely, the best view from any MSA in the UK (with Tebay running a very close second)! 19/09/2007 09:38:46 Going to the toilets involves disappearing into a solid stone wall - interesting. Its on a quiet part of the M6 and not very large. 08/11/2007 18:05:28 Excellent services. Stayed in hotel and was great half way stop down England 16/02/2008 19:27:25 Spend weekend there. Absolutely lovely. 23/02/2008 10:35:41 its a well kept secret site of ours. 11/03/2008 13:23:13 Lovely scenery, well worth a visit when the weather is warmer as the outdoor picnic area is very relaxing 04/04/2008 12:14:54

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