Killington Lake Services on the M6
Killington Lake is a small, quiet stop on the southbound side, handy on the way back from the Lakes or Scotland.
| Where | M6, between Junctions 36 and 37 |
| Which side | southbound only, so you cannot reach it heading north |
| Operator | Roadchef |
| Fuel | BP |
Who Runs Killington Lake Services
Killington Lake is a Roadchef services on the southbound side only, beside the reservoir it is named after, and Roadchef describes it as serving drivers heading south from the Lake District. Inside are a Costa, a WHSmith and a McDonald's that Roadchef says is open 24 hours, and there is a Days Inn hotel on the site. Roadchef also points to its award-winning toilets.
Food and Shops at Killington Lake Services
| Outlet | What it sells | Where |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Burgers, fries, chicken and breakfasts | Southbound side |
| Costa | Coffee, tea, cakes, toasties and sandwiches | Southbound side |
| WHSmith | Newspapers, magazines, books, snacks, drinks and travel essentials | Southbound side |
| Krispy Kreme | Doughnuts (sold in WHSmith at Moto sites) | Southbound side |
| Fuel | BP |
|---|---|
| Hotel | Days Inn |
| EV charging | GRIDSERVE Electric Highway |
Got a Favourite? The Next One Along the M6
Some drivers would rather wait for a particular brand. This table shows whether you can get it at Killington Lake, and the next M6 services where you can, in each direction.
| Brand | At Killington Lake | Next heading north | Next heading south |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | No | Southwaite (J41–J42) | Lancaster (Forton) (J32–J33) |
| McDonald's | Southbound only | None further on the M6 | Sandbach (J16–J17) |
| KFC | No | Southwaite (J41–J42) | Lancaster (Forton) (J32–J33) |
| Greggs | No | Southwaite (J41–J42) | Lancaster (Forton) (J32–J33) |
| Pret | No | None further on the M6 | Lancaster (Forton) (J32–J33) |
| Costa | Southbound only | Southwaite (J41–J42) | Lancaster (Forton) (J32–J33) |
| M&S Food | No | Southwaite (J41–J42) | Lancaster (Forton) (J32–J33) |
| Starbucks | No | None further on the M6 | Charnock Richard (J27–J28) |
| Subway | No | None further on the M6 | Charnock Richard (J27–J28) |
| Waitrose & Partners | No | None further on the M6 | Charnock Richard (J27–J28) |
From the operator’s own website, checked against motorwayservices.uk, on 16/10/2026. Claims such as awards and opening hours are the operator’s own. Outlets and opening hours change, so check with the operator if you are relying on one. Sources: roadchef.com · motorwayservices.uk
Worth Knowing
The services sit right beside Killington reservoir, the lake the services is named after.
The Nearest Services Either Side
Heading south, the next stop you can use is Lancaster (Forton) (between Junctions 32 and 33). Heading north, the next stop you can use is Tebay (between Junctions 38 and 39). See all M6 services for the full list, from Rugby to the border.
Check the M6 Before You Stop
A quick look at the latest M6 traffic news tells you whether there is a closure or queue between you and Killington Lake. You can also check M6 roadworks, M6 accidents and M6 closures tonight.