Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Wasdale National Trust Campsite 

Gubbergil, Holmrook, Irton, Cumbria, CA19 1YQ, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 019467 24764, Email, www.fobbles.co.uk

Here at Fobbles we specialise in quality needlecraft, textile and beading workshops and residential retreats. We have have a purpose-built workshop and all our modern facilities mean we are also disabled friendly.

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.

Boot, Eskdale, Cumbria, (2 miles, 4kms)

Several stone circles and many small cairns are visible on the moor. The circles are distinguished by the occurance within them of small cairns. Construction date is thought to be around 2000BC.