With some awesome day trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to soak up everything that Carlisle, 20 miles away, has to offer. Among the first stops you make here should be The Sands Centre, Bitts Park and Carlisle Castle. Appleby-in-Westmorland is another great option. It’s 25 miles away and boasts an array of fun things to do. Appleby Castle, Courtyard Gallery and Appleby Golf Club are just the start.