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About Howtown

Howtown perches on Ullswater's eastern shore, a tiny Lake District hamlet reached via winding single-track roads from the A592. The Victorian pier, dating from 1877, remains the terminus for the historic Ullswater Steamers that have served the lake's communities for over 150 years.

Where is Howtown on the map?

Howtown is in England, at 54.577, -2.857 - about 23 km south of Unthank End.

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The closest airport to Howtown is Newcastle International Airport, 119 km (about 1 h 59 min by car).

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