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	47
People happy to visit	15
People who avoid this MSA	13
Selection of comments received	Pleasant small service area, excellent view - 2005-12-28 yes a pleasant place to stop and eat. also it takes advantage of the nice scenery so you feel well away from the rush and pollution of the motorway. - 2006-01-28 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. - 2006-04-21 This services is the best place on the motorway to stop at! i really enjoyed myself while all my needs were being catered for, i stopped at the southbound resturant first and found this marvolous, food was great, staff were great no bad points at all - 2006-04-30 since it opened i have visited it EVERY time i was going to go past it. BRILLIANT! I LOVE IT! - 2007-03-13 Always easy to park, great loos, love the M & S outlet. - 2007-04-22 Great friendly service at the Costa CoffeeÂ¬ - 2007-05-02 Worked there as a catering assistant from Easter 1975 to New Year 1977. First job was in The Tower; it was a fab place. Staff used the service stairs down the centre of the tower. there was also a service lift, but it only took a service trolley. - 2007-05-23 its a well kept secret site of ours. - 2008-03-11 Always stop here on the way south. Plenty parking. - 2009-10-13 Its 2.5 hours to here from where I am and always visit in the way South. I agree, this place has that certain something. Maybe its the lake. Who knows. Regardless, stop here every time, whether I need to or not. Love it! - 2009-12-30 Truly great place to relax on a long journey! I especially love the lake. " 2007-02-21 Great for a picnic- fantastic views " 2007-03-12

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