Browsing local transport within 8 miles of The Gables 

Windermere Railway Station, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 015394 44544, Email, www.countrylaneslakedistrict.co.uk

Hire a bike from the local cycle hire experts. We offer quality cycle hire, spares and repairs, route information and maps, day trips, short breaks and longer tours.

Windermere Railway Station, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 015394 44544, Email, www.countrylaneslakedistrict.co.uk

Hire a bike from the local cycle hire experts. We offer quality cycle hire, spares and repairs, route information and maps, day trips, short breaks and longer tours.

Windermere Railway Station, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 015394 44544, Email, www.countrylaneslakedistrict.co.uk

Hire a bike from the local cycle hire experts. We offer quality cycle hire, spares and repairs, route information and maps, day trips, short breaks and longer tours.

Cumbria, (4 miles, 6kms)

The pretty, narrow cobbled streets, squares, courtyards and whitewashed cottages of Hawkshead make for an idyllic Lakeland setting.

Cycle Route: Hawkshead - Lake Windermere - Near Sawrey - Hawkshead

Waterhead Pier, Waterhead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0EY, (0.7 miles, 1kms), Tel: 015394 43360, Email, www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk

Windermere Lake Cruises trace their origins back to Victorian days, steamers and launches carry over 1.35 million visitors each year. The steamers have saloons, promenade decks, teashops and licensed bars.

Langdale Estate, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9JD, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 015394 37302, Email, www.langdale.co.uk

Two funky electric two-seaters available for hire by the hour.Letting you explore the Lake District like you've never done before. All this whilst knowing that you aren't polluting this fabulos area.

Cumbria, (5 miles, 8kms)

Just a mile from the lake shores, Windermere is a small yet charming Lakeland town, with a great choice of welcoming B&Bs and guest houses.

Cycle Route: Windermere - Crook - Windermere

Brockhole, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJ, (2 miles, 4kms), www.parkwithease.co.uk

Visitor centre with interactive exhibitions, Mawson gardens, adventure playground, shop and information centre. Lakeshore access for all.

Brockhole, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJ, (2 miles, 4kms), www.brockhole.co.uk

Visitor centre with interactive exhibitions, Mawson gardens, adventure playground, shop and information centre. Lakeshore access for all.

Brockhole, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJ, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 015394 46601, www.brockhole.co.uk

4 electric bikes to hire

Victoria Forge, Victoria Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AD, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 015394 47414, Email, www.kankku.co.uk

Kankku has specially prepared 4x4 vehicles that you drive on rough and rocky scenic trails through the Lake District National Park.

The Pier House, Glenridding, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0US, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 017684 82229, Email, www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk

Ullswater Steamers celebrate over 150 years sailing on England’s most beautiful lake.

The Pier House, Glenridding, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0US, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 017684 82229, Email, www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk

Ullswater Steamers have been sailing on Englands most beautiful lake for over 150 years

The Pier House, Glenridding, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0US, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 017684 82229, Email, www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk

Ullswater Steamers have been sailing on Englands most beautiful lake for over 150 years

Grizedale, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01229 862011, Email, www.visitlakelandforests.co.uk

Grizedale Forest has activities for all ages from mountain biking to relaxing walks, Go-Ape to sculpture in the forest. The visitor centre includes the forest shop, Cafe in the Forest and Grizedale Mountain Bikes bike hire and shop.

Grizedale, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01229 860369, www.grizedalemountainbikes.co.uk

Grizedale Mountain bikes hire and shop have everything you need for an enjoyable day out in Grizedale on one of our 5 cycle trails or The North Face Mountain Bike trail.

Grizedale, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01229 860010, Email, www.forestry.gov.uk/northwestengland

The North Face trail is a single track trail designed for experienced mountain bikers with better quality mountain bikes. Please be aware that this trail is not for tag-alongs or trailers bikes.

Cumbria, (0.1 miles, 0.2kms)

At the heart of the central and south lakes visitor experience, Ambleside bristles with activity and is an ideal base for exploring the county.

Cycle Route: Ambleside - Rydal Water - Loughrigg Tarn - Ambleside

Cumbria, (0.1 miles, 0.2kms)

At the heart of the central and south lakes visitor experience, Ambleside bristles with activity and is an ideal base for exploring the county.

Cumbria, (0.1 miles, 0.2kms)

At the heart of the central and south lakes visitor experience, Ambleside bristles with activity and is an ideal base for exploring the county.

Cumbria, LA21 8EH, (6 miles, 10kms)

Coniston village is located adjacent to Coniston water and underneath the majestic Coniston Fells of which Coniston Old Man is the most famous.

Cycle Route: Coniston - Kirkstone Pass - Matterdale End Summit - Honister Pass - Newlands Pass - Whinlatter Pass - Cold Fell Summit - Hardknott Pass - Wrynose Pass - Coniston

Cumbria, LA21 8EH, (6 miles, 10kms)

Coniston village is located adjacent to Coniston water and underneath the majestic Coniston Fells of which Coniston Old Man is the most famous.

Cycle Route: Coniston - Kirkstone Pass - Matterdale End Summit - Honister Pass - Newlands Pass - Whinlatter Pass - Cold Fell Summit - Hardknott Pass - Wrynose Pass - Coniston

Cumbria, LA21 8EH, (6 miles, 10kms)

Coniston village is located adjacent to Coniston water and underneath the majestic Coniston Fells of which Coniston Old Man is the most famous.

Cycle Route: Coniston - Banishead Moor - Tranearth - Coniston

Cumbria, LA21 8EH, (6 miles, 10kms)

Coniston village is located adjacent to Coniston water and underneath the majestic Coniston Fells of which Coniston Old Man is the most famous.

Cycle Route: Coniston - Troutbeck - Kirkstone Pass - Dockray

Cumbria, LA21 8EH, (6 miles, 10kms)

Coniston village is located adjacent to Coniston water and underneath the majestic Coniston Fells of which Coniston Old Man is the most famous.

Cycle Route: Coniston - Troutbeck - Kirkstone Pass - Matterdale End Summit - Keswick

Cumbria, LA21 8EH, (6 miles, 10kms)

Coniston village is located adjacent to Coniston water and underneath the majestic Coniston Fells of which Coniston Old Man is the most famous.