Browsing leisure activities within 8 miles of Brackenrigg 

Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0JS, (6 miles, 10kms), 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.

The Pier House, Glenridding, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0US, (6 miles, 10kms), 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

127 Main Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5NN, (3 miles, 4kms), Tel: 07985 782698, Email, www.mobileadventure.co.uk

The Lake District contains some of the finest mountains, lakes and climbing crags in Britain. these provide a playground for wonderful outdoor experiences.

Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 07944 735010, Email, www.keswickcanoeandbushcraft.co.uk

Keswick Canoe and Bushcraft is based in the heart of the Lake District National Park in the bustling town of Keswick. We are specialist providers of canoe tours, bush craft and wilderness skills, river trips and canoe expeditions.

Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 017687 78469, Email, forestry.gov.uk/whinlatter

Whinlatter Forest Park is England's only true mountain forest. Rising to 790 metres above sea level Whinlatter offers spectacular views of the Lake District and into Scotland.

Rookin House Farm, Troutbeck, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0SS, (6 miles, 10kms), 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.

Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XN, (6 miles, 9kms), 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.

48 Devonshire Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9AJ, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 07984 410230, Email, www.morethanmountains.co.uk/Rock-Climbing-Lake-District.html

Get more from your trip to the Lake District. Come climbing, scrambling or walking with More Than Mountains, a small, friendly company running courses throughout Cumbria.

Portinscale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA8 1NT, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 017687 72912, Email, www.derwentwatermarina.co.uk

Watersports tuition, boat hire, berthing, launching, boat sales and self catering apartments. Brokerage boat sales. Boat repairs. Tohatsu and torquedo engine sales.

Lodore Boat Landings, Derwentwater, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UX, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 017687 76572, Email, www.plattyplus.co.uk

Tuition/hire in canoes, kayaks, sailing boats, dragon boat, Viking longship voyager canoe on Derwentwater, individuals/groups/families/special needs catered for.

Whinlatter Forest Park, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 0845 6439215, Email, goape.co.uk/days-out/whinlatter

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

Various locations nr Keswick, Cumbria, (3 miles, 4kms), Tel: 015395 35999, Email, www.lakesactivities.co.uk

Our locations offer Motor sports, Shooting, Adventures in, within and under the mountains, Horse riding, Watersports and many more. Corporate events and all-in weekends for School and Youth groups, Stags, Hens, Civil partnership breaks etc.

c/o Shundraw, St Johns in the Vale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RR, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 017687 78575, Email, www.hemmingwaysfish.co.uk

Fly casting tuition for trout and salmo guided days. Boat fishing for pike perch and trout at barious lakes and rivers throughout Cumbria.

(4 miles, 7kms)

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

CA, (3 miles, 5kms)

From a 17th-century mining community at the base of Blencathra to 19th-century water resource at the foot of Helvellyn, the two communities of Threlkeld and Thirlmere are linked by the lovely Vale of St John.

Cumbria, CA12 5JR, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 017687 72645, Email

Keswick is an attractive traditional small market town, which offers a variety of attractions, friendly shopping and a range of local delicacies.

Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 4QG, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01539 822222

The village of Bassenthwaite lies around 1 mile east of Bassenthwaite Lake. The lake is the most northerly of the lakes and is also one of the largest.

Cumbria, CA12 5UY, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 0871 200 22 33, www.cumbria.gov.uk/roads-transport/public-transport-road-safety/transport/publictransport/busserv/busservmap.asp

Stunning Lake District valley with inspirational mountain and lake scenery.

Glenridding, Cumbria, CA11 0QQ, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 01539 822222

Rosthwaite, CA, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01539 822222

Walk Route: Rosthwaite to Patterdale

Borrowdale Valley, Nr Keswick, Cumbria, CA, (5 miles, 8kms)