Penrith sits where the M6, the A66 and the A6 meet, at the edge of the Lakes and the North Pennines. We recover bikes on the motorway, on the roads over Shap and Hartside, and around Ullswater.
Where riders get stuck around Penrith
- M6 junctions 39 to 41: Exposed fell motorway, with crosswinds and snow in winter.
- A66 east over Stainmore and west to Keswick: A busy trunk road with lorries and long climbs.
- A686 over Hartside to Alston: A famous biker road, high and remote.
- A592 along Ullswater: Slow, scenic and busy in summer.
Local knowledge
The A66 over Stainmore is high and exposed, and heavy lorry traffic makes a breakdown there uncomfortable. If you stop, get well off the road and behind any barrier, and tell us how far you are from Penrith or Brough.
Riders heading for Hartside come through Penrith and Langwathby. The climb to the summit is long, and a bike that’s overheating or misfiring is better stopped in a village than on the exposed top.
What we do in Penrith
- Breakdown recovery
- Accident recovery
- Motorcycle transport
- Track day transport
- Scooters & mopeds
- Stolen bike collection
Been in a crash around Penrith? Read what to do after a motorbike accident, step by step. Planning a motorbike accident claim in Penrith? 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 Penrith 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 Penrith
Nearby areas
FAQ
Rider questions
How long does it take to reach the A66 near Penrith?
It depends where the nearest truck is. We give you an honest estimate on the call, and the price before anyone sets off.