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How End makes a handy base for exploring Braithwaite and the coast and countryside around it.
Eating and drinking. Jaspers Coffee House Braithwaite is one of the closest places to eat near How End (about 0.4 miles away), and Piri Fresco is among the best rated nearby (4.8 stars). For a drink, Royal Oak and Coledale Inn are popular pubs nearby, and Pizzeria Italia is handy for a takeaway.
Shops and essentials. The nearest shops include The Village Shop and Tea Room, SPAR High Hill Garage, and Booths, Keswick, with The Village Shop and Tea Room the closest at about 0.5 miles away, useful for stocking up when you arrive at How End.
Things to do. Alpacaly Ever After and Derwent Water are close by, for a bit of history there is Derwent Pencil Museum and Keswick War Memorial, and Fitz Park Playground is good for fresh air, the closest about 0.1 miles from How End.
Getting around. The nearest railway station is Aspatria (about 12.0 miles), local taxi firms include Davies Taxis and Sugar's Taxi of Cockermouth, and the closest EV charging point is a short walk away.
Bringing the dog. Thirlmere dog training is the nearest daycare or boarding option, about 6.3 miles away.