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Hovingham to Hawkshead

Updated: March 31, 2024 11:37 PM
Hawkshead

Hovingham to Hawkshead

Language

The official language of the United Kingdom is English.

Currency

The official currency of the United Kingdom is the pound sterling (£).

Distance

The distance from Hovingham to Hawkshead is approximately 120 miles (193 kilometers).

How to Reach

There are a few different ways to get from Hovingham to Hawkshead.

  • By car: The quickest way to get from Hovingham to Hawkshead is by car. The journey takes about 3 hours and 15 minutes.
  • By train: There is no direct train from Hovingham to Hawkshead. However, you can take a train from Hovingham to York and then transfer to a train to Hawkshead. The journey takes about 4 hours and 30 minutes.
  • By bus: There is no direct bus from Hovingham to Hawkshead. However, you can take a bus from Hovingham to York and then transfer to a bus to Hawkshead. The journey takes about 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Expenses

The cost of getting from Hovingham to Hawkshead will vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose.

  • By car: The cost of petrol will vary depending on the size of your car and the fuel efficiency. However, you can expect to pay around £50-£60 for petrol.
  • By train: The cost of a train ticket from Hovingham to York is around £20-£30. The cost of a train ticket from York to Hawkshead is around £30-£40.
  • By bus: The cost of a bus ticket from Hovingham to York is around £10-£15. The cost of a bus ticket from York to Hawkshead is around £15-£20.

Best time to go

The best time to visit Hawkshead is during the spring or autumn months (April-May or September-October). The weather is milder during these months, and there are fewer crowds.

What to Eat

Hawkshead is home to a number of excellent restaurants and cafes. Some of the local specialties include:

  • Grasmere gingerbread: This is a sticky, spicy gingerbread that is made with molasses and spices.
  • Hawkshead cheese: This is a creamy, mild cheese that is made from cow's milk.
  • Cumberland sausage: This is a pork sausage that is flavored with herbs and spices.

Where to Go

There are a number of things to see and do in Hawkshead.

  • Wordsworth House: This is the former home of the poet William Wordsworth. The house is now a museum, and it contains a collection of Wordsworth's manuscripts, letters, and personal belongings.
  • Dove Cottage: This is the former home of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The cottage is now a museum, and it contains a collection of Coleridge's manuscripts, letters, and personal belongings.
  • Hawkshead Grammar School: This is the former school of William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The school is now a museum, and it contains a collection of exhibits on the lives and works of Wordsworth and Coleridge.

FAQ

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about getting from Hovingham to Hawkshead.

  • What is the distance from Hovingham to Hawkshead? The distance from Hovingham to Hawkshead is approximately 120 miles (193 kilometers).
  • What is the quickest way to get from Hovingham to Hawkshead? The quickest way to get from Hovingham to Hawkshead is by car. The journey takes about 3 hours and 15 minutes.
  • What is the cheapest way to get from Hovingham to Hawkshead? The cheapest way to get from Hovingham to Hawkshead is by bus. The journey takes about 5 hours and 30 minutes.
  • What is the best time to visit Hawkshead? The best time to visit Hawkshead is during the spring or autumn months (April-May or September-October).

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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