Browsing local transport within 8 miles of The Howe 

Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 017687 78469, Email, www.forestry.gov.uk/whinlatter

Whinlatter Forest is home to the longest purpose-built mountain bike trail in the Lake District. At 19k long and rising to over 500m, the Altura Trail puts the mountain back into biking

Ennerdale Bridge, Cumbria, CA23 3AR, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01539 822222

Ennerdale Bridge is situated on the Western edge of the Lake District. It is part of Wainwright's Coast to Coast walk, just three miles east of Cleator Moor. Nearby is the beautiful Ennerdale Water.

Cycle Route: Ennerdale Bridge - Calder Bridge - Cold Fell Summit

Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9NH, (3 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01900 822634

Wordsworth's birthplace is a gem of a market town with a castle, rivers and tourism attractions just minutes from the Lake District National Park.

Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9NH, (3 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01900 822634

Wordsworth's birthplace is a gem of a market town with a castle, rivers and tourism attractions just minutes from the Lake District National Park.

Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9NH, (3 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01900 822634

Wordsworth's birthplace is a gem of a market town with a castle, rivers and tourism attractions just minutes from the Lake District National Park.

Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9NH, (3 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01900 822634

Wordsworth's birthplace is a gem of a market town with a castle, rivers and tourism attractions just minutes from the Lake District National Park.

Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9NH, (3 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01900 822634

Wordsworth's birthplace is a gem of a market town with a castle, rivers and tourism attractions just minutes from the Lake District National Park.

Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9NH, (3 miles, 4kms), Tel: 0871 200 22 33, www.cumbria.gov.uk/roads-transport/public-transport-road-safety/transport/publictransport/busserv/busservmap.asp

Wordsworth's birthplace is a gem of a market town with a castle, rivers and tourism attractions just minutes from the Lake District National Park.

Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6LW, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 0871 200 22 33, www.cumbria.gov.uk/roads-transport/public-transport-road-safety/transport/publictransport/busserv/busservmap.asp

A delightful unspoilt town with a proud maritime heritage reflected in its fine harbour, marina, maritime museum and summer maritime festivals.

(7 miles, 11kms)

Cycle Route: Cockermouth-Workington-Distington-Whitehaven-Cleator Moor-Ennerdale

Cumbria, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 0871 200 22 33, www.cumbria.gov.uk/roads-transport/public-transport-road-safety/transport/publictransport/busserv/busservmap.asp

High Street names that provide something for everyone, including Debenhams, JJB, Marks & Spencer are much, much more. Fresh produce, great gift ideas and more!

Sherice, Sandy Lonning, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8LW, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01900 814048

Horse-drawn carriage.