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Hawkshead is a picturesque village in Lake District National Park, technically the smallest true town in Britain.

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[edit] By car

Take the A590 to Ambleside, then follow the signs for Hawkshead. A pleasant alternative is via the Windermere Ferry which takes about 10 minutes to cross Widermere Lake from Bowness to Far Sawrey.

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To Windermere Station then by bus or taxi to Hawkshead.

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From Ambleside.

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The village itself is compact, and can be walked around in about 5 minutes.

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The little town is a warren of centuries-old alleyways, cobbled streets and pretty houses.

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Hawkshead has a range of outdoor clothing shops, and is the home of the Hawkshead brand of outdoor casualwear. Serious walkers are also well served by Stewardsons, Summitreks and Great Outdoors. There is a variety of gift shops, a good book shop, a pharmacy, post office/newsagents and a Co-op for basic food needs. The Honeypot sells a selection of quality local foods, and the Hawkshead Relish Company produces and sells an award-winning range of preserves, chutneys and sauces.

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