Browsing leisure activities within 8 miles of Wheelgate Country Guesthouse 

Windermere Railway Station, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH, (8 miles, 13kms), 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, (3 miles, 4kms), 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.

Brockhole, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJ, (7 miles, 12kms), Email, www.brockhole.co.uk

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

The Boathouse, Ferry Nab Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JH, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 015394 44451, Email

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

Victoria Forge, Victoria Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AD, (8 miles, 13kms), 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, 11kms), Tel: 015394 38066, www.langdale.co.uk

Inspiration Marine Group Ltd, Gillys Landing Glebe Road, Bowness on Windemere, Cumbria, LA23 3HE, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 015394 47700, Email, www.totalsailing.co.uk

Rayrigg Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BP, (7 miles, 12kms), 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!

Graythwaite Estate, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8BA, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 0845 619 3456, Email, www.lakelandsegway.co.uk

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

Windermere, Cumbria, (8 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.

The Boathouse, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0QF, (4 miles, 7kms), 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.

Newby Bridge, Ulverston, LA12, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 015395 30019, Email, www.helicopteruk.co.uk

Totterbank, Crosthwaite, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8HX, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 015394 47733, Email, www.lakedistrictsheepdogexperience.co.uk

Courses for anyone wanting to learn more about the working Border Collie. You will handle one of our dogs under full instruction from Alan, your trainer. Watch the young dogs starting their training and trial standard dogs.

Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8NN, (8 miles, 12kms), 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.

Brocklebank Ground House, Torver, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8BS, (2 miles, 3kms), 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.

OB Sailing at Maiden Marine, Ferry Road, Ferry Nab, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JH, (7 miles, 12kms), 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.

Ghyll Head, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3LN, (7 miles, 11kms), 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.

Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EW, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 015394 41366, Email, www.conistonboatingcentre.co.uk

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

Lowick Old School, Lowick Green, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8EB, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 015395 28666, Email, www.riverdeepmountainhigh.co.uk

Really friendly company offering the best quality experience in gorge walking, canoeing, rock climbing, sailing and more for groups, families and individuals. Great adventures, equipment, facilities and service. Book online.

Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre, Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ, (3 miles, 4kms), 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.

Windermere Aquatic Complex, Glebe Road, Bowness-in-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3HE, (7 miles, 11kms), 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.

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJ, (7 miles, 12kms), 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!

Cumbria, LA21 8EH, (2 miles, 3kms)

Coniston village is located adjacent to Coniston water and underneath the majestic Coniston Fells of which Coniston Old Man is the most famous.

(7 miles, 11kms)

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, (8 miles, 12kms)

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

(6 miles, 10kms)

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