Leisure

Leisure Activities

Here are just a few suggestions - for any more information just give us a call.

A useful website for information on local activities and events click on this link Your Guide 2 the Lake District

Cycling

There are many bridle ways criss - crossing the countryside around Hawkshead which are clearly waymarked. Grizedale Forest is an excellent place for all the family and levels of technical ability with graded routes. There is a new North Face mountain bike route which has received National publicity. Bikes can be hired from the visitor centre.

Horse Riding

This is a great way to see the Lakes - There are several stables nearby - In Coniston there is Spoon Hall Trekking Centre (015394 41391) .There is also a stables at  Satterthwaite in Grizedale (01229 860208)

Watersports

Rowing boats can be hired from Ambleside (Waterhead) Windermere or Coniston. For other water sports The Low Wood Watersports Centre near Ambleside offers Waterskiing, Wakesurfing, Sailing, Kayaking/Canoeing and Boat Hire for bookings (015394) 39441. There are also Windermere lake cruises which are an excellent way to see the lake or if you fancy a trip on a Steam Gondola they cruise up and down Coniston Water. Ambleside Tourist information office is an excellent source for ideas for days out whether it is sunny or not!

If you want your holiday to be action packed why not let Activities in Lakeland organise activities for you - They will organise a whole range of days for you and your family while you are in the Lakes ....... from archery, canoeing, rockclimbing or even Falconry experiences. Please give them a call on 015395 35999 or follow the link to their website for more details.