Browsing leisure activities within 8 miles of Little Parrock 

The Pier House, Glenridding, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0US, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 017684 82229, Email, www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk

The ‘Steamers’ create the perfect opportunity to combine a cruise with some of the most famous and spectacular walks in the lake District

Langdale Estate, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9JD, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 015394 38066, www.langdale.co.uk

Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XN, (6 miles, 10kms), 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.

Brockhole, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJ, (6 miles, 10kms), Email, www.brockhole.co.uk

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

Lodore Boat Landings, Derwentwater, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UX, (8 miles, 12kms), 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.

Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EW, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 015394 41366, Email, www.conistonboatingcentre.co.uk

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

The Boathouse, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0QF, (8 miles, 13kms), 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.

Rayrigg Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BP, (8 miles, 13kms), 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!

Brocklebank Ground House, Torver, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8BS, (7 miles, 11kms), 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, 11kms), 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.

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJ, (6 miles, 10kms), 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, (1 miles, 2kms)

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

(2 miles, 3kms)

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, CA12 5UY, (7 miles, 12kms), 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.

Cumbria, LA21 8EH, (7 miles, 11kms)

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

(4 miles, 6kms)

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

Cumbria, (7 miles, 10kms)

The pretty, narrow cobbled streets, squares, courtyards and whitewashed cottages of Hawkshead make for an idyllic Lakeland setting.

(3 miles, 4kms)

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

Tarn Hows Main Car Park, Nr Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8, (7 miles, 11kms), Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by joining 3 tarns together. In 1929 it was bought by Beatrix Potter who sold it to the National Trust. There is a 1.5 mile, level footpath around the tarn

Cycle Route: Tarn Hows Circuit, Near Consiton

Rosthwaite, CA, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 01539 822222

Walk Route: Rosthwaite to Patterdale

Cumbria, (4 miles, 6kms)

At the heart of the central and south lakes visitor experience, Ambleside bristles with activity and is an ideal base for exploring the county.

Glenridding, Cumbria, CA11 0QQ, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01539 822222

Coniston, Cumbria, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01539 822222

Cycle Route: Coniston Water

Low Wray, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0JA, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 015394 32733, Email

The Slack, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DQ, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: (015394) 33592

Cycle Retail

Little Langdale, Cumbria, LA22 9PA, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01539 822222

Cycle Route: Little Langdale, Skelwith Bridge