Browsing local transport within 8 miles of Birslack Grange Cottage 

Lound Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7FH, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01539 732363, www.kvillage.co.uk

500 spaces. Open daily, 9am - 1 hour after close of centre.

Appleby & Carlisle, TR27 9AD, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 0845 3102458, Email, www.statesmanrail.com

The popular steam hauled 'Fellsman' returns to the spectacular Settle to Carlisle railway in 2013 for its fifth summer season, running every Wednesday over the roof of England.

Rail Route: Lancaster-Preston-Blackburn-Clitheroe-Long Preston

Appleby & Carlisle, TR27 9AD, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 0845 3102458, Email, www.statesmanrail.com

This very special tour on board the celebrated “Statesman” train includes a unique return journey over the entire majestic route of the Settle to Carlisle railway in all its spring glory.

Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01539 725133, www.breweryarts.co.uk

Known nationally as a centre for world-class theatre, music, art and events, the Brewery has a 450 capacity music venue, three cinemas, two visual arts galleries, drama studio, darkroom facilities, meeting rooms, great restaurant/cafe/bar.

Lakeside Pier Visitor Centre, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8AS, (7 miles, 11kms), 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.

Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8NN, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 015395 31273, 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.

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

Guided cycle rides along Lake District trails. Get to wild places, quickly! Your guide will be a qualified trail cycle leader who will take you along a route suitable for your fitness and ability.

Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9JU, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01539 822222

National Trust property on main footpath up to Langdale Pikes. A lovely river walk past small and larger falls.

Staveley, Cumbria, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01539 822222

Short length - Hard (16km)/Road (Steep)

Cycle Route: Staveley, Windermere

Cumbria, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 0871 200 22 33, www.cumbria.gov.uk/roads-transport/public-transport-road-safety/transport/publictransport/busserv/busservmap.asp

Kendal is a large market town situated on the River Kent, on the eastern Cumbrian border, and is the southern gateway to the Lake District.

118 Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01539 724066, Email

Two Giant elctric bikes to hire & charge point

The Old Brewery, Wildman Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6EN, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01539 728057

Two + electric bikes for hire

Windermere, Cumbria, (7 miles, 11kms), paybyphone.co.uk/

56 spaces. 3 Disabled spaces.

Red Bridge Lane, Silverdale, Lancashire, LA5 0SW, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01539 822222

Station Road, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9NG, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01539 822222

Kendal, Cumbria, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01539 822222

Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JT, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 015394 46139, www.blackwell.org.uk

Electric bike charge point

The Boathouse, Ferry Nab, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JH, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 015394 44451, www.total-adventure.co.uk

Retailer and Hirer of canoes and kayaks. Situated on the shores of Windermere, we are ideally placed for rentals and demos.

The Boathouse, Ferry Nab, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JH, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 015394 44451, Email, www.total-adventure.co.uk

4 Scott electric bikes to hire & charge point

Crook Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3NF, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 015394 45225, Email, www.elh.co.uk

Electric bike charge point

Kendal, Cumbria, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01539 822222

(5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 0871 200 22 33, www.cumbria.gov.uk/roads-transport/public-transport-road-safety/transport/publictransport/busserv/busservmap.asp

Arnside is situated on the southernmost tip of the Lake District and is set in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Staveley Mill Yard, Back Lane, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9LN, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01539 821443, www.wheelbase.co.uk

The UK's largest cycles store at the foot of glorious Kentmere Valley.

Staveley Mill Yard, Back Lane, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9LN, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01539 821443, www.wheelbase.co.uk

2 bikes to hire.

Staveley Mill Yard, Back Lane, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9LN, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01539 821443, Email, www.wheelbase.co.uk

The UK's largest cycles store at the foot of glorious Kentmere Valley.

Oxenholme Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7HG, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01539 822222