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Live M6 traffic data from National Highways · updated 02:02 Thu 17 Sept 2026

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.

WhereM6, between Junctions 36 and 37
Which sidesouthbound only, so you cannot reach it heading north
OperatorRoadchef
FuelBP

Food, fuel and facilities at Killington Lake

Food and drink includes Costa. Outlets and opening hours change from time to time, so it is worth checking with the operator if you are relying on something in particular.

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.

M6traffic.co.uk is dedicated to the latest M6 traffic news, checked every five minutes, 24 hours a day. Heading for Manchester? See M60 Traffic for Manchester’s orbital motorway. The M6 meets the M5 near Birmingham — see M5 Traffic.