Browsing local transport within 8 miles of Rosmerta & Brighida Cottages 

Ennerdale Bridge, Cumbria, CA23 3AR, (6 miles, 10kms), 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

Cumbria, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 0871 200 22 33, www.cumbria.gov.uk/roads-transport/public-transport-road-safety/transport/publictransport/busserv/busservmap.asp

A delightful Georgian town with its street grid pattern and buildings largely still intact and harbour signifying the town's rich maritime heritage.

(5 miles, 8kms)

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

Cumbria, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 0871 200 22 33, www.cumbria.gov.uk/roads-transport/public-transport-road-safety/transport/publictransport/busserv/busservmap.asp

The cliffs at St Bees (named after St Bega) are dramatic, composed of striking red sandstone some over 300ft high. There is an RSPB nature reserve.

Cumbria, (5 miles, 8kms), 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!

(2 miles, 3kms), www.reivers-guide.co.uk

Cycle Route: Whitehaven-Workington-Cockermouth-Hesket Newmarket-Dalston-Burgh by Sands-Carlisle-Bewcastle

(2 miles, 3kms)

Cycle Route: Workington-Whitehaven-Cockermouth-Loweswater-Lorton-Braithwaite-Keswick-Threlkeld-Greystoke-Penrith-Langwathby-Kirkoswald-Melmerby-Alston-Garrigill-Nenthead