The Howe, Guidebook
Local Area
From market towns to country pubs, high mountains to stunning beaches, our local area has them all.
25 minute drive away. Small market town (Thursday and Saturday), lots of good cafes and pubs most of which are walking boots and dog friendly. Indoor activities - museums, climbing walls, leisure centre and theatre. Outdoor activities - Hill walking/running/biking. Lake swimming, rowing, boating.
205 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Keswick
25 minute drive away. Small market town (Thursday and Saturday), lots of good cafes and pubs most of which are walking boots and dog friendly. Indoor activities - museums, climbing walls, leisure centre and theatre. Outdoor activities - Hill walking/running/biking. Lake swimming, rowing, boating.
Stunning scenery, walks for all abilities and weathers and open water swimming.
Also home to red squirrels and the Kirkstile Inn.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Loweswater
Stunning scenery, walks for all abilities and weathers and open water swimming.
Also home to red squirrels and the Kirkstile Inn.
Breath taking valley, at the end of Newlands Pass and Honister Pass, great for hardened cyclists and drivers! Lovely pubs and cafes. Open water swimming in both Buttermere Lake and Crummock Water.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Buttermere
Breath taking valley, at the end of Newlands Pass and Honister Pass, great for hardened cyclists and drivers! Lovely pubs and cafes. Open water swimming in both Buttermere Lake and Crummock Water.
Wide open beaches with stunning views across the Solway Firth to Scotland. Great ice cream parlour and chippy! Check the tide times before you go. https://www.thebeachguide.co.uk/north-west-england/cumbria/south-allonby-weather.htm
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Allonby
Wide open beaches with stunning views across the Solway Firth to Scotland. Great ice cream parlour and chippy! Check the tide times before you go. https://www.thebeachguide.co.uk/north-west-england/cumbria/south-allonby-weather.htm
Activities
Superb mountain bike routes, marked walking/running trails. High ropes course, play park, mountain bike hire, Gruffalo trail, sculptures in the forest. Cafe.
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whinlatter Forest Park
Whinlatter PassSuperb mountain bike routes, marked walking/running trails. High ropes course, play park, mountain bike hire, Gruffalo trail, sculptures in the forest. Cafe.
Indoor and Outdoor Activities.
https://www.kongadventure.com/
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
KONG Adventure
Heads RoadIndoor and Outdoor Activities.
https://www.kongadventure.com/
Super little 'zoo'. Amazing range of animals in a beautiful setting. Apart from just seeing the animals there are feeding and bird displays. Big children's play area and cafe (bit pricey). We'll worth a visit, not just for kids!
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de Vida Silvestre del Distrito de los Lagos
Super little 'zoo'. Amazing range of animals in a beautiful setting. Apart from just seeing the animals there are feeding and bird displays. Big children's play area and cafe (bit pricey). We'll worth a visit, not just for kids!
Lingholm Lodge
Alpaca walks! https://thelingholmestate.co.uk/
For Gin and Whiskey fans this is a must visit. Tours of the distillery and a super restaurant await.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Lakes Distillery
For Gin and Whiskey fans this is a must visit. Tours of the distillery and a super restaurant await.
Food Scene
Good food. Real Ale. Dog friendly. On a sunny day/evening a lovely walk over the Fell.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wheatsheaf Inn
Good food. Real Ale. Dog friendly. On a sunny day/evening a lovely walk over the Fell.
Good food. Real Ale. Bear garden with stunning views. Dog friendly until 6pm.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kirkstile Inn
Good food. Real Ale. Bear garden with stunning views. Dog friendly until 6pm.
Cafe with a difference, book early and you can eat in one of the carriages on the train, just turn up and you'll be either in the station building itself or have a table on the platform. Good food. Dog friendly.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bassenthwaite Lake Station
Cafe with a difference, book early and you can eat in one of the carriages on the train, just turn up and you'll be either in the station building itself or have a table on the platform. Good food. Dog friendly.
Amazing location and great food. Inspired by Beatrix Potter even has a Mr McGregor vegetable garden! Can also take an Alpaca for a walk! https://thelingholmestate.co.uk/
Lingholm Lodge
Amazing location and great food. Inspired by Beatrix Potter even has a Mr McGregor vegetable garden! Can also take an Alpaca for a walk! https://thelingholmestate.co.uk/
Old Posting House
Our 'local'. Very friendly proprietors, real ales and good pub food. Dog friendly.
Consejos para la ciudad
Formas de ahorrar
Top Tips for Cheaper Trips in the Lake District.
https://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/the-blog/blog-posts/top-tips-for-cheaper-trips-in-the-lake-district-this-summer