Browsing leisure activities within 8 miles of Hart Barn 

Brockhole, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJ, (8 miles, 12kms), Email, www.brockhole.co.uk

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

Langdale Estate, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9JD, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 015394 38066, www.langdale.co.uk

The Pier House, Glenridding, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0US, (3 miles, 4kms), 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

Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0JS, (5 miles, 7kms), Tel: 017684 82356, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/aira-force-and-ullswater

The tumbling waterfall of Aira Force, drops an impressive 65 feet and can be reached by strolling through ancient woodland and landscaped glades. The perfect place for a family and picnic.

Rookin House Farm, Troutbeck, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0SS, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 017684 83561, Email, www.rookinhouse.co.uk

Wide range of activities including horse riding, quad biking, go-karting, archery, clay pigeon shooting and Stalwart Army truck. The first stop for paintball in Cumbria. We operate 2 paintball sites and also have a mobile unit.

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJ, (8 miles, 12kms), 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, (6 miles, 9kms)

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

(5 miles, 8kms)

Despite opposition, Haweswater was made into a reservoir in 1929 swallowing the villages of Mardale and Measand which can be seen when water is low.

Cumbria, (6 miles, 10kms)

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

(8 miles, 12kms)

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.

(7 miles, 11kms)

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

Glenridding, Cumbria, CA11 0QQ, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01539 822222

(6 miles, 9kms)

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

(5 miles, 8kms)

Ullswater is the second largest lake at 7.5 miles long. Its is very deep and at picturesque with a lake road affording some lovely scenery.

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

Cycle Retail

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

Cycle Route: Little Langdale, Skelwith Bridge

Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9QW, (6 miles, 9kms)

Ullswater Valley, (5 miles, 8kms)