Browsing leisure activities within 8 miles of Tirril Farm Cottages 

Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0JS, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 017684 82356, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/aira-force-and-ullswater

The tumbling waterfall of Aira Force, drops an impressive 65 feet and can be reached by strolling through ancient woodland and landscaped glades. The perfect place for a family and picnic.

Barton House, 21 North End, Wirksworth, DE4 4FG, (1 miles, 2kms), 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.

The Bank Barn, Berrier, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0XD, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 017684 83859, Email, www.rogersavage.co.uk

A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking control or just take in the views. Based at Berrier airstrip near Penrith/Ullswater/Keswick. Ideal gift or just to treat yourself.

Type: Experience

Rookin House Farm, Troutbeck, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0SS, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 017684 83561, Email, www.rookinhouse.co.uk

Wide range of activities including horse riding, quad biking, go-karting, archery, clay pigeon shooting and Stalwart Army truck. The first stop for paintball in Cumbria. We operate 2 paintball sites and also have a mobile unit.

Askham, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2PF, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 01931 712 348, www.askhamhall.co.uk

Askham Hall has 12-acres of beautiful gardens (with an edible theme), an animal viewing area and a stylish rustic café.

Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ, (1 miles, 2kms), 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.

Southend Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8JH, (2 miles, 4kms), 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!

Beechcroft, Sleagill, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3HD, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01931 714580, Email, www.chefacademy.co.uk

Cumbria, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 0845 272 0004

Pooley Bridge is situated on the river Eamont, below Dunmallard Hill, at the northern tip of Ullswater, one of Lakeland's most attractive lakes.

(8 miles, 12kms)

Despite opposition, Haweswater was made into a reservoir in 1929 swallowing the villages of Mardale and Measand which can be seen when water is low.

Shap, Cumbria, LA8 9PL, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01539 822222

The village of Shap consists mainly of two long lines of grey stone houses, many dating from the 18th century. The area around Shap was settled in Neolithic times, and there are several stone circles, and other standing stones nearby.

(5 miles, 8kms)

Ullswater is the second largest lake at 7.5 miles long. Its is very deep and at picturesque with a lake road affording some lovely scenery.

(2 miles, 4kms)

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

(2 miles, 4kms)

Cycle Route: Penrith-Skelton-Dalston-Carlisle

Ullswater Valley, (5 miles, 9kms)