Browsing leisure activities within 8 miles of Birkrigg Farm 

Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XN, (4 miles, 6kms), 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.

Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DJ, (3 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, (3 miles, 4kms), Tel: 017687 78469, Email, www.visitlakelandforests.co.uk

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.

Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RE, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 017687 76551, Email, www.armathwaite-hall.com

A 17thC country house set in 400 acres with lake foreshore. Wood-panelled lounge , log fire fine dining, spa leisure and family and pet friendly. Ideal for exploring, celebrating or relaxing.

127 Main Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5NN, (3 miles, 5kms), 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.

Whinlatter Forest Park, Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW, (3 miles, 4kms), 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.

c/o Shundraw, St Johns in the Vale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RR, (2 miles, 4kms), 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.

48 Devonshire Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9AJ, (3 miles, 5kms), 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.

Various locations nr Keswick, Cumbria, (3 miles, 5kms), 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.

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.

Portinscale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA8 1NT, (2 miles, 4kms), 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.

CA, (6 miles, 10kms)

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.

Black Sail, Ennerdale, Cleator, Cumbria, CA23 3AY, (5 miles, 8kms)

Black Sail is a remote and isolated area at the head of Ennerdale, accessible only on foot. This location provides great access to the surrounding fells: Great Gable, Pillar, Red Pike and Steeple and appears in many long distance walks.

Walk Route: Black Sail - Buttermere

Cumbria, (4 miles, 6kms)

Peaceful Buttermere, a valley of lakes and high mountains offering superb opportunities for quiet enjoyment in the heart of the Lake District.

Cumbria, (7 miles, 11kms)

England's highest mountain, deepest lake and smallest church - Wasdale has it all and much much more.

(7 miles, 11kms)

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

Cumbria, CA12 5JR, (3 miles, 5kms), 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, (6 miles, 10kms), 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, (2 miles, 4kms), 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.

Rosthwaite, CA, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01539 822222

Walk Route: Rosthwaite to Patterdale

Borrowdale Valley, Nr Keswick, Cumbria, CA, (4 miles, 6kms)