Browsing leisure activities within 8 miles of Woodside Cottage 

Barn Close, Ayside, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6HY, (3 miles, 4kms), 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.

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.

Grizedale, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ, (6 miles, 9kms), 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.

Cleabarrow, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3NB, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 015394 43123, Email, www.windermeregolfclub.co.uk

An 18-hole, parkland golf course in the heart of the Lake District.

Inspiration Marine Group Ltd, Gillys Landing Glebe Road, Bowness on Windemere, Cumbria, LA23 3HE, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 015394 47700, Email, www.totalsailing.co.uk

The Boathouse, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0QF, (7 miles, 11kms), 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.

Graythwaite Estate, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8BA, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 0845 619 3456, Email, www.lakelandsegway.co.uk

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

Windermere Aquatic Complex, Glebe Road, Bowness-in-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3HE, (8 miles, 12kms), 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.

Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8NN, (2 miles, 3kms), 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.

Ghyll Head, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3LN, (5 miles, 9kms), 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.

Row Barn The Row, Lyth, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8DD, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 015395 68805, Email, www.adventuremakers.co.uk

With over 20 years experience of creating adventures we know how to create an adventure that is perfect for you. With the emphasis firmly on having a great day full of laughter and excitement or just relax and enjoy.

Lowick Old School, Lowick Green, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8EB, (3 miles, 5kms), 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, (6 miles, 9kms), 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.

Newby Bridge, Ulverston, LA12, (1 miles, 2kms), Tel: 015395 30019, Email, www.helicopteruk.co.uk

Priory Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9HT, (6 miles, 10kms), 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.

Cumbria, (8 miles, 13kms)

Situated on the shores of lake Windermere, the bustling town of Bowness offers a great variety of visitor attractions, accommodation and shops.

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.

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

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

(6 miles, 10kms)

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

(8 miles, 12kms)

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

Bowness, Cumbria, (8 miles, 12kms), www.electricbicyclenetwork.com

The Boathouse, Ferry Nab, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JH, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 015394 44451, Email, 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 Boat House, Ferry Nab, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JH, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 015394 44451, Email, www.windermerecanoekayak.com

The Grizedale Centre, Grizedale, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 01229 860396, Email, www.grizedalemountainbikes.co.uk

Mountain bike hire centre based in Grizedale Forest.

Birks Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3PG, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 015395 31344, Email

Crosthwaite, Near Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA8 8JE, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 015395 68676, Email, www.damsondene.co.uk

Damson Dene Hotel is a 37 bedroomed hotel, restaurant and leisure centre, tucked away in one of the prettiest and most tranquil settings in the Lakes.