Browsing leisure activities within 8 miles of Nibthwaite Grange Cottage 

The Boathouse, Ferry Nab Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JH, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 015394 44451, Email

Total adventure is an outdoor activity provider with facilities on the shores of Windermere.

Grizedale, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ, (5 miles, 7kms), 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.

Barn Close, Ayside, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6HY, (7 miles, 11kms), 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, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0QF, (6 miles, 10kms), 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.

Brocklebank Ground House, Torver, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8BS, (6 miles, 10kms), 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.

Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8NN, (5 miles, 9kms), 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.

Lowick Old School, Lowick Green, Coniston, Cumbria, LA12 8EB, (4 miles, 6kms), 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, (7 miles, 11kms), 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, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 015395 30019, Email, www.helicopteruk.co.uk

Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EW, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 015394 41366, Email, www.conistonboatingcentre.co.uk

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

Graythwaite Estate, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8BA, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 0845 619 3456, Email, www.lakelandsegway.co.uk

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

Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre, Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ, (5 miles, 7kms), 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.

Totterbank, Crosthwaite, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8HX, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 015394 47733, Email, www.lakedistrictsheepdogexperience.co.uk

Courses for anyone wanting to learn more about the working Border Collie. You will handle one of our dogs under full instruction from Alan, your trainer. Watch the young dogs starting their training and trial standard dogs.

Ghyll Head, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3LN, (7 miles, 11kms), 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.

Cumbria, (6 miles, 10kms), 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.

Tarn Hows Main Car Park, Nr Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8, (6 miles, 10kms), 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

Cumbria, (7 miles, 12kms)

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

Cumbria, LA21 8EH, (6 miles, 9kms)

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

Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside, LA22 0NS, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 015394 36911

The Boathouse, Ferry Nab, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JH, (8 miles, 13kms), 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.

Low Wray, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0JA, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 015394 32733, Email

The Boat House, Ferry Nab, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JH, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 015394 44451, Email, www.windermerecanoekayak.com

The Grizedale Centre, Grizedale, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01229 860396, Email, www.grizedalemountainbikes.co.uk

Mountain bike hire centre based in Grizedale Forest.

(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

Coniston, Cumbria, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01539 822222

Cycle Route: Coniston Water