The Future of Ullswater: Have your say on transport in the valley
What would a really good, sustainable transport system look like for the Ullswater valley by 2037? In this short video, our chair, Michael Firth, sets out our ideas for the future of travel in Ullswater and explains why now is the time to act… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ViBea6CYbs READ TRANSCRIPT >> […]
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 […]
Situ is now a charity
We are delighted to announce that SITU (Sustainable and Integrated Transport for Ullswater) is now officially registered as a charity in England and Wales, with the charity number 1214271. Founded and led by residents from the Ullswater parishes in the Lake District, SITU is driven by a shared vision: to see a sustainable and integrated […]
Eamont Way connects the world to Ullswater
The Eamont Way is a walking route from Penrith Railway Station to Pooley Bridge Steamer Pier, offering an active travel alternative to the car, bus, or taxi for these 5.5 miles. The route closely follows the course of the river Eamont, crossing it twice. It starts with a series of signed pedestrian crossings from the […]
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.