Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Ashlack Cottages 

Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AD, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 015394 41396, Email, www.brantwood.org.uk

Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and memorabilia. The 250-acre estate comprises 8 unique gardens, ancient woodland, high moors and meadows.

Grizedale, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ, (8 miles, 12kms), 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.

Swarthmoor Hall Lane, Swarthmoor, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0JQ, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 01229 583204, Email, www.swarthmoorhall.co.uk

Swarthmoor Hall is a 16th Century country house set in beautiful gardens and grounds in 130 acres of farmland.Visitors comment on its sense of place – of the people who have lived here, its tranquillity and beauty.

A5087 Coast Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9QQ, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01229 584029, Email, www.manjushri.org

Superb example of a romantic Gothic mansion with unique Kadampa Buddhist Temple dedicated to World Peace. Fascinating 1-hour guided tour of the house and Temple brings alive the history of the Priory since 1160. Beautiful woodland gardens.

Old Blue Mill, Backbarrow, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8TA, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 015395 30400, Email, www.lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk

A unique combination of interrelated stories and a fascinating visitor experience. Over 100 years of motoring history, the Campbell Bluebird exhibition, IOM TT tribute display and the Leven Valley heritage centre. Gift shop and Cafe Ambio.

Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre, Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ, (8 miles, 12kms), 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.

Lacra, Nr Kirksanton, Millom, Cumbria, (6 miles, 10kms)

Remnants of five stone circles and two possible stone avenues, circles range from 14' to 60', one of them having contained a cremation.

Duddon Bridge, Nr Broughton in Furness, Millom, Cumbria, (5 miles, 8kms)

Originally know as Sunkenkirk, consists of 50 stones at the foot of Black Combe. Access is via a long farm track from a minor road branching off the A595. Well worth the walk!

Coronation Hall, County Square, Ulverston, LA12 7LZ, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01229 587120, Email, www.corohall.co.uk

Located just a few steps away from the Laurel & Hardy statue, in the entrance of The Coronation Hall, jointly operates the Coronation Hall box office.

Old Town Hall, The Square, Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA20 6JF, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01229 716115, Email, www.lakedistrictinformation.com

Church Road, Great Urswick, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0TA, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01229 582053, Email, www.urswick.freeuk.com

Ancient parish church dating probably from the 10thC, possibly earlier. Tuynwinni cross with runic inscription 7th to 8thC. Fine carvings by Alec Miller of Chipping Camden School.

Haverthwaite Station, Haverthwaite, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8AL, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 015395 31594, Email, www.lakesiderailway.co.uk

Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from Haverthwaite to Lakeside via the Leven valley. Licensed restaurant, engine sheds, shop, picnic area