Browsing local transport within 8 miles of The Hideaway at Windermere 

Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01539 725133, www.breweryarts.co.uk

Known nationally as a centre for world-class theatre, music, art and events, the Brewery has a 450 capacity music venue, three cinemas, two visual arts galleries, drama studio, darkroom facilities, meeting rooms, great restaurant/cafe/bar.

Windermere, Cumbria, (0.2 miles, 0.3kms), Tel: 01539 528850, Email, www.cumbria.4x4vehiclehire.co.uk

If you're not hiking around the Lake District, what better way of getting around is there than driving yourself in a luxury 4x4?

Cumbria, (4 miles, 6kms)

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

Cycle Route: Hawkshead - Lake Windermere - Near Sawrey - Hawkshead

Windermere Railway Station, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH, (0.2 miles, 0.3kms), Tel: 015394 44544, Email, www.countrylaneslakedistrict.co.uk

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.

Windermere Railway Station, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH, (0.2 miles, 0.3kms), Tel: 015394 44544, Email, www.countrylaneslakedistrict.co.uk

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.

Cumbria, (4 miles, 7kms)

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

Cycle Route: Ambleside - Rydal Water - Loughrigg Tarn - Ambleside

Cumbria, (4 miles, 7kms)

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

Cumbria, (4 miles, 7kms)

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

Windermere Aquatic Complex, Glebe Road, Bowness-in-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3HE, (1 miles, 2kms), Tel: 07407 422 798, Email, www.electric-mountain.co.uk

Electric mountain bikes and road hybrid bikes available to hire. We also offer electric cycle tours with official Lake District guides, as well as guided electric bike rides with varying degrees of difficulty and length.

Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EW, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 015394 41366, www.parkwithease.co.uk

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

Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EW, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 015394 41366, Email, www.conistonboatingcentre.co.uk

Coniston Boating Centre also hires bikes! Have a wheely good time on a mountain bike or zoom off on an exciting electric bike.

Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EW, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 015394 41366, www.conistonboatingcentre.co.uk

Funky electric two-seaters available for hire by the hour. Letting you explore the Lake District like you've never done before. All this whilst knowing that you aren't polluting this fabulous area.

Coniston Pier, Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AN, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 015394 32733, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gondola

Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in this exquisite steam-powered craft.

Valid: Fridays and Saturdays or any 4pm sailings

Coniston Pier, Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AN, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 015394 32733, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gondola

Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in this exquisite steam-powered craft.

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.

Cycle Route: Coniston

Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8NN, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 015395 31273, 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.

Town View, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4QL, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01539 721416, Email, www.lakedistrictadventures.co.uk

Guided cycle rides along Lake District trails. Get to wild places, quickly! Your guide will be a qualified trail cycle leader who will take you along a route suitable for your fitness and ability.

(7 miles, 12kms), www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/planyourvisit/travelandtransport/carparks/carpark_langdale

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.

Tarn Hows Main Car Park, Nr Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 015394 41951, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk

This is the best way we can find to this well-known beauty spot by bike. Climbs up into Grizedale Forest on forest road where very fine views start to unfurl.

Cycle Route: Tarn Hows Circuit, Near Consiton

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

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

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.

Cumbria, LA21 8EH, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 0845 602 8030, www.co-wheels.org.uk

VW Up! now available for hire by the hour from Coniston village. Located in the central car park, its close to you when you want it. Its ideal for short hire to get you where you want to be.

Compston Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DJ, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01729 860353, Email, www.whiteplatts.co.uk

Electric bike charge point

Cumbria, (1 miles, 2kms), www.southlakeland.gov.uk /transport-and-streets/parking/car-parks.aspx

Situated on the shores of lake Windermere, the bustling town of Bowness offers a great variety of visitor attractions, accommodation and shops.

Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9JU, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01539 822222

National Trust property on main footpath up to Langdale Pikes. A lovely river walk past small and larger falls.

Cumbria, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 0845 602 8030, www.co-wheels.org.uk

VW Up! now available to hire by the hour from Hawkshead village. Located in the central car park, its close to you when you want it. Its ideal for short hire to get you where you want to be.