Browsing local shops within 8 miles of Gilpin Mill

1 Station Yard, Station Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BT, Tel: 01539 731886, Email, www.stainton-wines.co.uk, (5 miles, 9kms)

Wine merchant.

Lacet House, Kelsick Road, Ambleside, LA22 0AS, Tel: 015394 31127, Email, www.catchofthedeli.co.uk, (7 miles, 11kms)

New Delicatessen and fishmonger in Ambleside stocking fresh and local produce. We provide free local delivery, local discount card and special personal orders on request.

Windermere Railway Station, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH, Tel: 015394 44544, Email, www.countrylaneslakedistrict.co.uk, (3 miles, 5kms)

Hire a bike from the local cycle hire experts. We offer quality cycle hire, spares and repairs, route information and maps, day trips, short breaks and longer tours.

Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NS, Tel: 015394 36269, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beatrixpottergallery, (6 miles, 9kms)

This charming 17th century building, which served as the office of Beatrix Potter's solicitor husband, now houses an annually changing exhibition of Potter's original artwork.

Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0LF, Tel: 015394 36269, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hilltop, (4 miles, 6kms)

Beatrix Potter's small cottage, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage garden. Her paintings of the House and garden were used to illustrate many of her tales.

Low Sizergh Farm, Sizergh, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AE, Tel: 015395 60426, Email, www.lowsizerghbarn.co.uk, (6 miles, 9kms)

National award-winning farm shop, tea room and craft gallery in a fabulous barn on a woking family dairy farm in the South Lakes.

Lound Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7FH, Tel: 01539 732363, Email, www.kvillage.co.uk, (6 miles, 9kms)

With 17 premium factory outlets selling famous brands at up to 60% discount, K Village - The Lakes Outlet offers smarter shopping in comfort and style. Stroll along the riverside terrace and enjoy Cafes and restaurants.

Levens, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0PD, Tel: 015395 60321, Email, www.levenshall.co.uk, (7 miles, 11kms)

Elizabethan mansion and world famous topiary gardens designed by M Beaumont in 1694, fountain garden and buttery, licenced restaurant and gift shop.

Low Newton, Newton-in-Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6JP, Tel: 015395 31498, Email, www.yewtreebarn.co.uk, (8 miles, 12kms)

The perfect place to find design-led crafts, jewellery, art, ceramics, furniture, accessories, cards and gifts. Featuring quality makers and designers, many from Cumbria.

The Boathouse, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0QF, Tel: 015394 36541, Email, www.hawksheadtrout.com, (5 miles, 7kms)

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.

2 The Square, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NZ, Tel: 015394 36614, Email, www.hawksheadrelish.com, (5 miles, 9kms)

Home of the award-winning makers of relishes, pickles and preserves. There are over 100 hand-made products available to taste before you buy. Hampers made up whilst you wait.

Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4LR, Tel: 01539 740060, Email, www.westmorlandshopping.com, (5 miles, 8kms)

Main indoor town centre shopping centre.

11 Wainwrights Yard, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4DP, Tel: 01539 742370, www.booths.co.uk, (5 miles, 8kms)

Specialist food store in regionally produced food and drink.

The Old Station, Victoria Street, Windermere, Cumbria, PR3 5BX, Tel: 015394 46114, www.booths.co.uk, (3 miles, 4kms)

Specialist food store in regionally produced food and drink.

Unit 2, Queen Katherines Avenue, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6DU, Tel: 01539 822222, (6 miles, 9kms)

Staveley Mill Yard, Back Lane, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9LN, Tel: 01539 821443, Email, www.wheelbase.co.uk, (3 miles, 5kms)

The UK's largest cycles store at the foot of glorious Kentmere Valley.

113 Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4RF, Tel: 01539 822222, (5 miles, 8kms)

The Grizedale Centre, Grizedale, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ, Tel: 01229 860396, Email, www.grizedalemountainbikes.co.uk, (6 miles, 10kms)

Mountain bike hire centre based in Grizedale Forest.

Ings, Nr Windermere, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PY, Tel: 01539 821309, Email, www.watermillinn.co.uk, (3 miles, 4kms)

The Watermill Inn is a traditional family-run free house within the Lake District National Park.

Speciality: Coniston Bluebird beef & ale pie, venison casserole, local lamb

Abbot Hall, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AL, Tel: 01539 722464, Email, www.abbothall.org.uk, (6 miles, 9kms)

Abbot Hall is one of Britain's finest independent art galleries in a beautiful setting beside the river Kent and overlooked by the ruins of Kendal castle.

Lake Windermere, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8AT, Tel: 015395 30001, Email, www.lakesidehotel.co.uk/SpecialOccasions_Weddings.htm, (6 miles, 9kms)

Lakeside Hotel, possibly the finest four star hotel in the Lake District has a spectacular location on the shores of Lake Windermere.

17 Market Place, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4TP, Tel: 01539 740015, (5 miles, 9kms)

Photographer.

Hollow Clue, Crosthwaite, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8HX, Tel: 015395 68203, (2 miles, 3kms)

My video production covers everything from weddings to television productions.

73 Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4ED, Tel: 01539 733548, (5 miles, 8kms)

Florists

8 New Shambles, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4TS, Tel: 01539 722033, (5 miles, 9kms)

Bridal shop.

130 Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4QG, Tel: 01539 721445, (5 miles, 8kms)

Photographer.