If you’re after a day-trip destination, we’ve got a couple of tips. Situated 20 miles away, Cockermouth is worth hopping in the car for. Among your first few stops here ought to be Lake District Wildlife Park, Whinlatter Forest Park and Bassenthwaite Lake. The locals will also likely point you toward Appleby-in-Westmorland, 25 miles away. If you only have time for one thing here, let it be Appleby Castle. (But we’re also big fans of Courtyard Gallery and Appleby Golf Club.)