WET and windy weather has caused delays to people travelling by car, train and ferry throughout the day.
Kendal Police have urged drivers to take care while out on the road.
River is high and lots of surface water......take care on the roads this evening
— Kendal&Lakes Police (@Kendal_Lakespol) February 25, 2017
River Kent in Kendal quite high this afternoon. @gazettenewsdesk @NotJustLakes pic.twitter.com/9eKX6dmE8d
— John Butcher (@PipeAnorak) February 25, 2017
Earlier today Singleton Park Road, up from the Castle Green Hotel in Kendal, was filled with water, with drivers reporting difficulties in travelling to and out from Kendal.
Cumbria Police passed the matter to the Highways team, and the road is now reported clear.
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Windermere Lake Cruises announced they are unable call at Brockhole Pier or Wray Castle this weekend due to strong winds and high water levels.
SERVICE UPDATE: Due to high winds, we're unable to call in to @brockhole & @NTsouthlakes #WrayCastle. Updates> https://t.co/Qn1yZ3mcO0 pic.twitter.com/Fmm62p6YDj
— Windermere Cruises (@Windermereboats) February 25, 2017
Vehicle ferry is not currently operating on Windermere between Bowness and Far Sawrey.
Rail passengers should expect delays in all train services until midday tomorrow (February 26).
Trains have to run at reduced speed on all lines due to a speed restriction between Oxenholme Lake District and Penrith.
Train services running through these stations may be delayed by up to 25 minutes.
Some rivers in Cumbria, including River Kent and Bela, have reached Flood Alert and a flood warning has been issued for Keswick Campsite.
Further rain is expected in Cumbria on Sunday morning, with heavier rain and gales expected along coasts and hills.
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