Browsing leisure activities within 8 miles of Wetheral Cottages 

Barton House, 21 North End, Wirksworth, DE4 4FG, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01629 821900, Email, www.contours.co.uk

Self-guided and guided walking holidays, short breaks and weekends throughout Cumbria and the rest of Britain.

Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01768 868000, Email, www.rheged.com

With 10 fantastic shops, 3 tasty cafes, pottery painting, indoor & outdoor play, a giant cinema screen, plus 5 exhibitions a year in our Gallery, 4 TIC pods and lots of family events in the school holidays, there is plenty to do at Rheged.

Bank Foot, Lazonby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1BL, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 01768 898346, Email, www.lazonbypool.co.uk

A heated, open air swimming pool on the banks of the River Eden. Ample picnic space and refreshment kiosk.

Midtown Farm, Blencarn, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1TX, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01768 879091, Email, www.lakesanddales.co.uk

Self-drive classic car hire with a range of british soft-top sports cars from 1950's onwards, Austin Healeys, Morgan, Triumphs, Mini Cooper S and Lotus Elise.

3 Currah Close, Ousby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1AP, (4 miles, 7kms), Email, www.edenoutdooradventures.co.uk

Eden Outdoor Adventures is a small, friendly, family based company. We provide tailor made courses for small groups and families to give our customers a fantastic experience.

Skelling Farm, Skirwith, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1RL, (5 miles, 8kms), Email, www.edensoaring.co.uk/golakes

Go gliding at Edensoaring and get an adrenalin rush. You will be flown by a BGA qualified instructor on your trial flight.

Southend Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8JH, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01768 863450, Email, www.northcountryleisure.org.uk/eden/penrith-leisure-centre/

25m 5 lane pool and 13m studio pool, gym fitness, fitness classes, sports hall, climbing wall, astro turf pitches, skate park, cafe, indoor bowling...all on offer!

(5 miles, 8kms)

Cycle Route: Carlise-Brampton-Kirkoswald-Appleby-Maulds Meaburn-Great Strickland-Penrith

(5 miles, 8kms)

Cycle Route: Penrith-Skelton-Dalston-Carlisle