Kendal is the gateway to the Lakes from the M6, and the last big town before the fells. We recover bikes in Kendal, on the M6 and on the roads north to Shap, west to Windermere and east to Sedbergh.
Where riders get stuck around Kendal
- M6 junctions 36 to 38: Through the Lune Gorge, with fast traffic and exposed fell sections.
- A591 to Windermere: Busy with tourist traffic all summer.
- A6 north over Shap to Penrith: A classic biker road, high and exposed at the summit.
- A684 to Sedbergh and A65 to Kirkby Lonsdale: Roads east to the Dales and the Lune Valley.
Local knowledge
Kendal is where many recoveries from the Lakes end up, because it has bike garages and dealers. If you’ve broken down further into the fells and want the bike fixed rather than taken home, a Kendal garage is often the best place for it.
The A6 over Shap is a favourite alternative to the M6, but it’s high, quiet and exposed. In fog or snow it can be a long wait. If the bike starts to struggle, turn back to Kendal or push on to Shap village rather than stopping on the summit.
What we do in Kendal
- Breakdown recovery
- Accident recovery
- Motorcycle transport
- Track day transport
- Scooters & mopeds
- Stolen bike collection
Been in a crash around Kendal? Read what to do after a motorbike accident, step by step. Planning a motorbike accident claim in Kendal? We’re not solicitors, but the recovery is part of the evidence: see what you need from the recovery for a claim.
Price
The price for a recovery around Kendal depends on distance, the time of day or night and how easy the bike is to load. You hear it in full on the call and agree it before anyone sets off. See what motorbike recovery costs.
Biker roads near Kendal
Nearby areas
- The Lake District & Cumbria
- Lancaster & Morecambe
- Penrith & the Eden Valley
- Barrow-in-Furness & Ulverston
FAQ
Rider questions
Can you take my bike to a garage in Kendal instead of home?
Yes, if the garage can take it. Check opening hours first; out of hours we can take it to storage or home.