Shopping – the garage at Newby Bridge includes a Co-op shop for food and basic items. Ulverston, Bowness, Kendal and Grange-over-Sands offer a wider range of shopping.

The nearest supermarket is Booths in Ulverston (8miles).

Transport – the steamer from Lakeside Pier visits Bowness.

From Newby Bridge there are buses to Kendal, Ambleside and Ulverston.