Browsing leisure activities within 8 miles of North Lakes Hotel & Spa 

The Bank Barn, Berrier, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0XD, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 017684 83859, Email, www.rogersavage.co.uk

A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking control or just take in the views. Based at Berrier airstrip near Penrith/Ullswater/Keswick. Ideal gift or just to treat yourself.

Type: Experience

Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ, (1 miles, 2kms), Tel: 01768 868000, Email, www.rheged.com

With 10 fantastic shops, 3 tasty cafes, pottery painting, indoor & outdoor play, a giant cinema screen, plus 5 exhibitions a year in our Gallery, 4 TIC pods and lots of family events in the school holidays, there is plenty to do at Rheged.

Barton House, 21 North End, Wirksworth, DE4 4FG, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 01629 821900, Email, www.contours.co.uk

Self-guided and guided walking holidays, short breaks and weekends throughout Cumbria and the rest of Britain.

Askham, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2PF, (3 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01931 712 348, www.askhamhall.co.uk

Askham Hall has 12-acres of beautiful gardens (with an edible theme), an animal viewing area and a stylish rustic café.

Skelling Farm, Skirwith, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1RL, (7 miles, 11kms), Email, www.edensoaring.co.uk/golakes

Go gliding at Edensoaring and get an adrenalin rush. You will be flown by a BGA qualified instructor on your trial flight.

Southend Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8JH, (0.4 miles, 0.7kms), Tel: 01768 863450, Email, www.northcountryleisure.org.uk/eden/penrith-leisure-centre/

25m 5 lane pool and 13m studio pool, gym fitness, fitness classes, sports hall, climbing wall, astro turf pitches, skate park, cafe, indoor bowling...all on offer!

Midtown Farm, Blencarn, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1TX, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01768 879091, Email, www.lakesanddales.co.uk

Self-drive classic car hire with a range of british soft-top sports cars from 1950's onwards, Austin Healeys, Morgan, Triumphs, Mini Cooper S and Lotus Elise.

Bank Foot, Lazonby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1BL, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01768 898346, Email, www.lazonbypool.co.uk

A heated, open air swimming pool on the banks of the River Eden. Ample picnic space and refreshment kiosk.

3 Currah Close, Ousby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1AP, (8 miles, 12kms), Email, www.edenoutdooradventures.co.uk

Eden Outdoor Adventures is a small, friendly, family based company. We provide tailor made courses for small groups and families to give our customers a fantastic experience.

(7 miles, 11kms)

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.

Cumbria, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 0845 272 0004

Pooley Bridge is situated on the river Eamont, below Dunmallard Hill, at the northern tip of Ullswater, one of Lakeland's most attractive lakes.

(0.4 miles, 0.7kms)

Cycle Route: Penrith-Skelton-Dalston-Carlisle

(0.4 miles, 0.7kms)

Cycle Route: Carlise-Brampton-Kirkoswald-Appleby-Maulds Meaburn-Great Strickland-Penrith

Ullswater Valley, (7 miles, 11kms)