Hi guys

Me and my better half are off to Keswick for a few days so I was wondering if there is a shell garage anywhere near that sells the good stuff (optimax).

If not, is there any other garage close buy that sells decent SUL.

Cheers

James

 

BTTT

anyone? I'd hate to have to feed my scoob on crap fuel

James

 

http://www.multimap.com/clients/plac...&lang=en&db=GB

Alcazar

 

I don't think there is mate no, I think the nearest 2 are both in Cockermouth - about 13 miles away.

Fear not though - the A66 (west bound) that links the 2 towns has the greatest bit of dual carriageway you'll find

 

One of the Shell garages in Bowness (south lakes) did SUL and then Optimax last time I was up there.

It's quite a small garage wedged in between some shops on (or near) the one way system.

HTH,

Chris.

 

I recall the Bowness one did Optimax as well.

 

There is a BP near to the fire station on the way into Keswick that sells SUL

 

cheers guys,

I'll have to *suggest* to the Mrs that we go for a drive out of Keswick but in the direction of a shell garage

James

 

Cheers Simon, didn't see your post arrive, might just mix the half tank of optimax i'll still have with some BP SUL and hope for the best

 

Bowness does it, and the A591 is superb, Keswick to Windermere

 

BP Garage on way in to Keswick has now closed - I was up there last weekend.

 

The Shell garage described here as in Bowness is actually in Windermere, right on the edge of the town but on the road which leads down to Bowness.

 

The shell garage in windermere isn't a shell garage anymore, but a gulf one. I was there a couple of weeks ago trying to find a shell station, a local hotel told me that the gulf one sells optimax as it is owned by shell, also says on the forecourt that it's optimax, so filled mine up.

Then on way home after getting de-cat d/pipe fitted started to get "knock" never had this before. filled up again with optimax proper stuff, and no more red light to date. So not to sure if it is the "good stuff" hope this helps.

 

Two in Cockermouth. As Messiah says the west bound carriage way on the A66 between Keswick and Cockermouth is one of the best driving roads in the country. Period. I guarentee you will turn around and go back for another go

There's also one at Penrith near to junction 40 if you are coming to the lakes by motorway.

Steve

 

James,
Nice to see you giving your new motor a 'run out'.

If you want a good run out, try going 'cross country' from Barnard Castle to Brough (Get the map out).

I have some Octane Booster if you need some for an emergency incase you can't find any optimax.
Cheers

Martin

 

have a look at this link mate shell locator

BM

 

This covers the whole of the Lake District.
http://www.multimap.com/clients/brow...four=&easypay=

Mark

 

In the Lakes myself at the weekend. I can recomend the Shell garage in Ulverston, if you're going that far south. The Stan Laurel museum is worth a visit as is The Hot Mango cafe, and the Cumbria crystal factory shop opposite Budgens. Careful on the A590 though too many police patrols for my liking.

 

Forgot to add John Wilding in Kendal is the local Subaru dealer. I purchased my car second hand from there, and paid almost £3000 less than my Local dealer in Aylesbury wanted for a very similar car.

 

The nearest one to Windermere is in Kendall - was in there the other day