Parliament Backs Community Transport Success in the Ullswater Valley
In January 2026, Tim Farron MP tabled Early Day Motion 2624 to recognise the work of Sustainable and Integrated Transport for Ullswater (SITU) — a volunteer-led initiative transforming rural travel in one of England’s most scenic valleys. Early Day Motions (EDMs) are formal motions submitted by MPs to put an issue on record and draw […]
How One Community Bus is Easing Congestion and Connecting Rural Lives
A recent ITV News video shares the inspiring story of how SITU brought together local residents, businesses and others in the Ullswater Valley to launch the Hopper Bus, a community‑run service designed to reduce car journeys and better connect residents and visitors alike. Our grassroots initiative is tackling two challenges at once: easing traffic congestion […]
Driving Change Together: Cumbria Community Transport Conference
Transport isn’t just about getting from A to B — it’s about connection, inclusion and opportunity. That’s exactly what the Cumbria Community Transport Conference is all about. Taking place on Tuesday 10 March 2026, this hybrid event brings together community transport groups, volunteers, specialists and passion‑driven locals to share ideas, learn from one another and […]
Fundraising Launch
The £65,000 appeal will help fund the operational costs of introducing a second bus, improving capacity, reliability, and access across the Ullswater Valley. By increasing capacity it should also help to reduce the cost of operating the service which this year involved a subsidy of nearly £6 per passenger. In 2026, SITU plans to run […]
Impact of the Bus so far….
Established to provide a practical, sustainable alternative to car travel in the Ullswater Valley, the Ullswater Hopper Bus has seen demand rise dramatically year on year, demonstrating a clear appetite for reliable public transport that supports both local communities and visitors while protecting the landscape. 2025 marked the most successful season to date placing increasing […]
Community-Led Transport in Ullswater – The Rise of new Ullswater Bus Services
In response to growing congestion, the climate impact of car use, and too few sustainable transport alternatives, the Ullswater Valley community has launched an ambitious, grassroots initiative to reinvent rural public transport.
The Eamont Way – A Walking Gateway to Ullswater
Ullswater, one of the Lake District’s most picturesque valleys and UNESCO World Heritage Site, welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. People fall in love with this particular spot because of the deep connection with magnificent natural wonders and sense of peace.
We need your input for joined up safe cycling
In the pursuit of safe cycling and walking routes for people of all ages and levels of fitness the SITU cycling group is currently working on two key projects: a safe, family friendly cycling and walking route along the A66 from Penrith to Penruddock to meet up with the existing route from Penruddock to […]
Measuring Ullswater transport carbon footprint
Michael Firth, chair of SITU, Mike Siddall from Cumbria University and Daniel Holder from The Quiet Site welcome India Roberts to Ullswater from the University of Edinburgh. India will be measuring the carbon footprint of the existing transport in the Ullswater valley and comparing them to future sustainable alternatives.