Leisure Activities

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

Sailing

Walking

There is wide selection of low level footpaths leading from the village of Hawkshead helping you explore this very pretty landscape . We even produce our own guide book describing our favourite walks( price £2.99) . The high fells and mountains are only a short drive away - our nearest being the Fairfield and Coniston Ranges.

There are guided walks run throughout the year by The National Park they also produce little leaflets for walks in each area.

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.

Kayaking

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)and in Windermere there is Lakeland Equestrian (015394 31999)

Horse Riding

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!



Lake Cruise