Browsing leisure activities within 8 miles of The Belsfield Hotel 

Windermere Railway Station, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH, (1 miles, 2kms), 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.

Grizedale, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01229 860010, 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.

Inspiration Marine Group Ltd, Gillys Landing Glebe Road, Bowness on Windemere, Cumbria, LA23 3HE, (0.3 miles, 0.4kms), Tel: 015394 47700, Email, www.totalsailing.co.uk

Unit 27, Lake District Business Park, Mint Bridge, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6NH, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01539 721766, Email, www.kendalwall.co.uk

Largest indoor climbing wall in Cumbria. From 3m to 20m high. Equipment and instruction available. Our Chamber is for quiet leading and top roping. Awsome 20m leading wall has roofs, grooves, belay cave, stalactites and auto-belays.

The Boathouse, Ferry Nab Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JH, (0.6 miles, 1kms), Tel: 015394 44451, Email

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

Cleabarrow, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3NB, (1 miles, 2kms), Tel: 015394 43123, Email, www.windermeregolfclub.co.uk

An 18-hole, parkland golf course in the heart of the Lake District.

Brockhole, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJ, (3 miles, 5kms), Email, www.brockhole.co.uk

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

Victoria Forge, Victoria Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AD, (1 miles, 2kms), 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, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 015394 38066, www.langdale.co.uk

Town View, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4QL, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01539 721416, Email, www.lakedistrictadventures.co.uk

You want, a safe, enjoyable adventure for your family and friends. We offer, years of experience and qualified, friendly instructors. Call us for a personalised and creative approach. Transport can be provided.

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.

Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre, Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 0845 6439215, Email, goape.co.uk/days-out/grizedale

Take to the trees and tackle an exhilarating course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and zip slides high above the forest floor. A great experience to share with friends and family, providing lots of thrills and laughs.

Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8NN, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 015395 31273, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Discover this lakeshore Victorian park on the east shore of Windermere. Just the place for families to enjoy access to Windermere with picnic areas, boat hire and tea room.

Victoria Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AD, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01539 736006, Email, www.destinationcumbria.co.uk

Activity holiday provider.

Rayrigg Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BP, (1 miles, 2kms), 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!

Windermere Aquatic Complex, Glebe Road, Bowness-in-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3HE, (0.3 miles, 0.4kms), 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.

Row Barn The Row, Lyth, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8DD, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 015395 68805, Email, www.adventuremakers.co.uk

With over 20 years experience of creating adventures we know how to create an adventure that is perfect for you. With the emphasis firmly on having a great day full of laughter and excitement or just relax and enjoy.

Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EW, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 015394 41366, Email, www.conistonboatingcentre.co.uk

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

Newby Bridge, Ulverston, LA12, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 015395 30019, Email, www.helicopteruk.co.uk

Ghyll Head, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3LN, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 015394 43751, Email, www.oneeducation-outdoors.co.uk

Experience a wide range of activities and adventurous experiences from taster sessions and day courses to week long multi-activity residentials. Our team offer a warm and welcoming approach to ensure you are fully supported.

OB Sailing at Maiden Marine, Ferry Road, Ferry Nab, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JH, (2 miles, 4kms), 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.

Cumbria, LA8, (6 miles, 10kms), Email, www.moortomountains.co.uk

Organised group walks and private guiding in the Lake District and Pennines

Kendal, Cumbria, LA9, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 07702 942980, Email, www.lakelandascents.co.uk

Join us on a guided mountain walk, for a day of rock climbing and abseiling or gorge and ghyll scrambling in the Lake District fells. Professionally led, high quality, tailored and fun days out for all abilities and ages.

Windermere, Cumbria, (0.8 miles, 1kms), 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.

The Boathouse, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0QF, (3 miles, 4kms), 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.

Graythwaite Estate, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8BA, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 0845 619 3456, Email, www.lakelandsegway.co.uk

Unique guided tours on a Segway Personal Transporter around a scenic private Lakeland estate.