Browsing leisure activities within 8 miles of The Hayloft 

Barn Close, Ayside, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6HY, (5 miles, 8kms), Email, www.predatorexperience.co.uk

Amazing interactive bird of prey experiences for all ages. Choose either the woodland and parkland by lake Windermere or the thrill of the Lakeland fells. Eagles, hawks, falcons and owls. Gift vouchers are available.

174 Lancaster Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9EF, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01524 734994, Email, www.door2dooradventures.co.uk

Self guided - independent breaks on foot and two wheels, organised by local outdoor instructors, who are so passionate about the Lakes that we live and work here.

Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8NN, (7 miles, 11kms), 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.

LA5, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01524 734994, Email, www.runthelakesanddales.co.uk

Running events in the Lake District Cumbria and running events in the The Yorkshire Dales. Join us to run among some of the most beautiful scenery in The Lakes and Dales. Guided trail and fell runs along the many miles of runnable footpaths

Lowick Old School, Lowick Green, Coniston, Cumbria, LA12 8EB, (6 miles, 10kms), 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.

Priory Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9HT, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 01229 584110, Email, www.lakesleisure.org.uk

Lakes Leisure Ulverston has something to offer whatever the weather with both indoor and outdoor facilities. A 25m swimming pool, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, an astroturf pitch and lots of children's activities over the holidays.

Newby Bridge, Ulverston, LA12, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 015395 30019, Email, www.helicopteruk.co.uk

Cumbria, (5 miles, 9kms), Tel: 01229 587120

Ulverston is South Lakeland's festival town. It is a market town with unique charm, friendly traditional shops and original cobbled streets.

(5 miles, 8kms)

Walk Route: Silverdale-Arnside-Grange over Sands-Ulverston-Barrow-Askam-Broughton-Millom-Ravenglass-Seascale-St. Bees-Whitehaven-Workington-Maryport-Allonby-Silloth-Carlisle

(6 miles, 10kms), www.cumbriawaycycleroute.co.uk

Cycle Route: Ulverston-Coniston-Elterwater-Grasmere-Keswick-Threlkeld-Skiddaw-Bassenthwaite-Carlisle.

(5 miles, 8kms)

Walk Route: Arnside-Lyth Valley-Cartmel-Coniston-Duddon Valley-Ravenglass

(6 miles, 10kms)

Walk Route: Ulverston-Coniston-Elterwater-Langdale-Rosthwaite-Borrowdale-Keswick-Caldbeck-Dalston-Carlisle

Lake Windermere, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8AT, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 015395 30001, Email, www.lakesidehotel.co.uk/SpecialOccasions_Weddings.htm

Lakeside Hotel, possibly the finest four star hotel in the Lake District has a spectacular location on the shores of Lake Windermere.

Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6QF, (2 miles, 2kms), Tel: 015395 36340, www.cartmel-racecourse.co.uk

Set on over 300 acres of farm and parkland, this multi-functional venue offers an impressive but tranquil setting, with views over the countryside.