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Villages · North West England

How

In or near Carlisle.

How — a village in scotland lowlands.

66413 approaching How Mill crossing - April 2017 - geograph.org.uk - 5362143

The Carlisle Kid — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Wetheral · 4.4 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

How is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features typical rural architecture and a tranquil setting, characteristic of the region. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere, with access to local walking paths and scenic landscapes. The village serves as a base for exploring the surrounding countryside.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.9002, -2.7687
District
Cumberland
Parish
Hayton
Postcode
CA8 9JY
Parliamentary constituency
Carlisle
Nearest railway station
Wetheral4.4 km

Sources

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Mountains & hills · North West England

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Low Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 110 m.

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Graham Arms (West Of Gelt Bridge)

Graham Arms (West Of Gelt Bridge) in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Where to eat & stay near How

Places to stay

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Crown Hotel, Station Road, Wetheral - geograph.org.uk - 7542290📷 5

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Crown Hotel

Crown Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

crownhotelwetheral.co.uk
Trees in Tarn Wood - geograph.org.uk - 8084502📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Talkin Tarn Campsite

Talkin Tarn Campsite — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

carlisle.gov.uk
Brampton, Townfoot Industrial Estate - geograph.org.uk - 2960463📷 5

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Irthing Vale Caravan Park

Irthing Vale Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Brampton town centre - geograph.org.uk - 4618611📷 7

B&Bs · North West England

Scotch Arms Mews

Scotch Arms Mews — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.

thescotcharmsmews.co.uk
Inconsiderate Parking - geograph.org.uk - 7878252📷 7

Hotels · North West England

White Lion

White Lion — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

Places to eat & drink

Direction Sign - Signpost at Middle Gelt Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 7430558📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Graham Arms (West Of Gelt Bridge)

Graham Arms (West Of Gelt Bridge) in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Cottage - geograph.org.uk - 1490314📷 4

Historic pubs · North West England

Hallbankgate

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Free🐕
St Nicholas Arms, London Road, Carlisle - September 2016 - geograph.org.uk - 5117037📷 5

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St Nicholas Arms Public House

St Nicholas Arms Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

stnicholasarmscarlisle.co.uk
Former "Crescent Inn", Warwick Road - September 2017 - geograph.org.uk - 5525712📷 7

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The Andalusian

The Andalusian in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Former "Red Lion Hotel" - March 2018 (2) - geograph.org.uk - 5703233📷 4

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The Griffin

The Griffin — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕
Benchmark on the old Market Hall - geograph.org.uk - 2724474📷 7

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The Old Bank Gastro House

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theold-bank.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is How?
How is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 9JY), in the parish of Hayton.
What is How?
How — a village in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to How?
The nearest railway station is Wetheral, about 4.4 km away. The nearest town is Carlisle. Drivers can use postcode CA8 9JY.
Is How a protected site?
Yes — How is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to How?
The nearest railway station is Wetheral, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 9JY.