Browsing leisure activities within 8 miles of Lake View Country House 

Inspiration Marine Group Ltd, Gillys Landing Glebe Road, Bowness on Windemere, Cumbria, LA23 3HE, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 015394 47700, Email, www.totalsailing.co.uk

The Pier House, Glenridding, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0US, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 017684 82229, Email, www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk

The ‘Steamers’ create the perfect opportunity to combine a cruise with some of the most famous and spectacular walks in the lake District

Victoria Forge, Victoria Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AD, (7 miles, 11kms), 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.

Langdale Estate, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9JD, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 015394 38066, www.langdale.co.uk

The Boathouse, Ferry Nab Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JH, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 015394 44451, Email

Total adventure is an outdoor activity provider with facilities on the shores of Windermere.

11a Church Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AQ, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 015394 42217, Email, www.icicle.co.uk

Icicle has an office and shop in Windermere, from where they operate their mountain activities and guided walks.

Brockhole, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJ, (5 miles, 8kms), Email, www.brockhole.co.uk

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

Windermere Railway Station, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH, (7 miles, 11kms), 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.

Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XN, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 017687 77230, Email, www.honister.com

The last working slate mine in England. Fully guided mine tours and Via Ferrata. Browse the visitor centre. Our Sky Hi cafe serves freshly prepared, locally sourced, pannins, soups and crepes.

Windermere Aquatic Complex, Glebe Road, Bowness-in-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3HE, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 07407 422 798, Email, www.electric-mountain.co.uk

The Lake District's only electric bike specialists. We offer a comprehensive package of electric bike hire, guided rides, guided tours, bike sales and service.

Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EW, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 015394 41366, Email, www.conistonboatingcentre.co.uk

There's something for everyone at Coniston Boating Centre, both on and off the water…

Windermere, Cumbria, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 0845 094 9413, Email, www.lakes4ladies.com

Lakes4Ladies offers tailor made girls' breaks. Outdoor adventures, walking holidays, spa weekends, sophisticated hen parties, cultural trips and much more.

Brocklebank Ground House, Torver, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8BS, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 015394 49003, Email, www.jointadventures.co.uk

We are a mobile outdoor adventure company based in The Lake District. We operate all over The Lake District and can even collect you from where you are staying.

Rayrigg Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BP, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 015394 47183, Email, www.lakesleisure.org.uk

Lakes Leisure Windermere is the perfect place to discover the Lake District on the lake itself. We're open seasonally from April - September!

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJ, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01539 447186, Email, www.treetoptrek.co.uk

35 exciting treetop challenges designed to enable you to swing, climb, balance and fly your way through the ancient woodland canopy whilst discovering views previously reserved for the squirrels and bats!

The Boathouse, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0QF, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 015394 36541, Email, www.hawksheadtrout.com

Esthwaite Water is the largest stocked lake in the North West of England, offering renowned top of the water action in true loch style, set amidst breathtaking scenery. Tuition available. Tackle shop onsite.

OB Sailing at Maiden Marine, Ferry Road, Ferry Nab, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JH, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 015395 52338, Email, www.obsailing.co.uk

Bare-boat charter and training yachts operated from superb jetties with a full yacht chandlery, boat brokerage and repair facility. Corporate events and team building.

(5 miles, 7kms)

Thirlmere was originally two smaller lakes, which were joined to create a single resevoir surrounded by 2000 acres of spruce and larch.

(2 miles, 3kms)

Today, the Valleys are recognised as one of the most beautiful places in the Lake District and in medieaval days, were home to a woolen mill.

Cumbria, (7 miles, 12kms)

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.

Tarn Hows Main Car Park, Nr Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8, (6 miles, 10kms), Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by joining 3 tarns together. In 1929 it was bought by Beatrix Potter who sold it to the National Trust. There is a 1.5 mile, level footpath around the tarn

Cycle Route: Tarn Hows Circuit, Near Consiton

(2 miles, 3kms)

Elterwater lies in an attractive setting, a few miles west of Ambleside, hidden behind Loughrigg and Silver How, at the entrance to Great Langdale.

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.

Cumbria, (1 miles, 2kms)

Picturesque Grasmere, home to William Wordsworth and famed for its annual sports, is the northernmost village in the southern Lake District.

Cumbria, (8 miles, 12kms)

Situated on the shores of lake Windermere, the bustling town of Bowness offers a great variety of visitor attractions, accommodation and shops.

Cumbria, (6 miles, 9kms)

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