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"The
most renowned fishing lake in the North"
Esthwaite
Water is a natural lake extending to 280 acres. Deeper basins to
the north south of the lake combine with extensive shallows to
create a particularly rich and varied fishery.
Esthwaite Water Trout Fishery,
The
Boat House,
Ridding Wood,
Hawkshead,
Ambleside,
Cumbria,
LA22 0QF
Tel: 01539 436541
Fax: 01539 436541
www.hawksheadtrout.com |
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Patterdale
Hall
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Glenridding |
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"Residential
Outdoor Centre"
Patterdale Hall's
setting on the shores of Ullswater, the second largest of the
English Lakes provides the perfect location to experience the
delights of the outdoors.
Activities range from Sailing, Canoeing and climbing to gorge exploring,
walking and archery.
Patterdale
Hall,
Glenridding,
Nr.
Penrith,
Cumbria,
CA11 OPT
Tel:
017684 82233
Fax: 017684 82660
www.patterdalehall.org.uk |
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The
Traction Engine Driving Experience |
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Broughton-in-Furness
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"Experience
the thrill of driving a real steam traction engine"
Whether you are a keen
enthusiast or you have always imagined being at the controls but
have never stepped on a footplate before - it doesn't make any
difference!
Climb aboard the footplate to relax and enjoy the nostalgia of
steam traction.
Ring House Farm,
Woodland,
Broughton-in-Furness,
Cumbria,
LA 20 6DG
www.ringhouse.co.uk/traction |
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Ambleside |
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"Indoor play area for children"
Offering adventure, exploration and excitement
for children in a clean, safe and stimulating
environment.
Rufty
Tuftys,
Rothay Road,
Ambleside.
Cumbria,
LA22 0EE
Tel: 015394 39906
www.ruftytuftys.co.uk |
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Go Ape! |
| Hawkshead |
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"Tree top adventure"
The jewel in the Go Ape crown is built on the
side of a hill but feels seriously high.
You can fly 200 metres across the top of
Grizedale Beck and marvel at the forest canopy
18 metres up a magnificent Douglas Fir.
Go Ape! Grizedale,
Hawkshead,
Cumbria,
LA22 0NT
Tel:
015394 36741
www.goape.co.uk/sites/grizedale |
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Leisure
Activities
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Keswick
Mountain Bikes
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Keswick
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"For
all your biking needs"
The
friendly team are always on hand to give advice on all
things biking from how to adjust the whatsit thing to tips on riding technique.
Pick up one of the handy local ride-guides to get the inside track
on the best trails and traffic-free routes in the area.
Keswick Mountain Bikes,
Southey Hill,
Keswick,
Cumbria,
CA12 5ND
Tel: 017687 75202
Fax: 017687 75135
www.keswick mountainbikes.co.uk |
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Rookin
House Farm |
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Penrith |
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"Something
for everyone"
An
established adventure venue that has been offering a wide
variety of outdoor activities for over 20 years.
Family owned and operated, Rookin House has a strong focus on both
fun and safety.
Rookin House Farm,
Troutbeck,
Nr Ullswater,
Penrith,
Cumbria,
CA11 0SS
Tel: 017684 83561
Fax: 017684 83276
www.rookinhouse.co.uk |
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Whinlatter
Forest Park |
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Keswick |
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"Mountain-climbing
& osprey-watching - breath-taking"
The only
true Mountain Forest rising to 790 metres above sea level and
offering spectacular views of the Lake District and into Scotland.
Whinlatter Forest Park,
Whinlatter Pass,
Braithwaite,
Keswick,
Cumbria,
CA12 5TW
www.forestry.gov.uk |
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Eden Golf Club
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Crosby on Eden
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"A hidden gem by the banks of the river Eden"
Tight tree lined fairways and numerous
natural water hazards mark this course out as a
great test of golf. This course is a must for
any discerning golfer who wishes to step outside
the comfort zone.
Eden Golf
Club,
Crosby on Eden,
Carlisle,
Cumbria,
CA6
4RA
Tel: 01228
573003
www.edengolf.co.uk |
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Windermere Golf Club |
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Windermere |
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"Established in 1891 and caters for all"
With spectacular views over Windermere and the
surrounding fells, the scenery is breathtaking.
Referred to as a 'Miniature Gleneagles' by
the golfing press.
Windermere Golf Club,
Cleabarrow,
Windermere,
Cumbria,
LA23 3NB
Tel:
015394 43123
www.windermeregolfclub.co.uk |
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Cycle Routes |
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"Tells you everything about where to
cycle"
For everyday
journeys choose the door-to-door planner. For
leisure cycling try the wonderful route
downloads from top cycle publishers.
www.cycleroutes.com |
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Ascents of Adventure |
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Windermere |
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"Tailor-made
mountain experiences"
Ascents of Adventure is run by me, Andy Bruce, and
is based in Windermere. I run personalised hill
walking, scrambling, rock climbing and navigation
courses providing instruction and guided days out in
the stunning mountains of the Lake District.
I hold the Mountain Instructor Award, the
highest summer rock climbing qualification
in the UK, so you'll be in safe hands and I
have been instructing for over 20 years.
I am also a member of the Association of
Mountaineering Instructors.
Ascents of Adventure,
Windermere,
Cumbria.
Tel: 015394 42593
Mobile: 07999 883712
*andy@ascentsofadventure.co.uk
www.ascentsofadventure.co.uk
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Lakeland Segway |
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Bridge |
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"Unique guided tours on a Segway
Personal Transporter around a scenic private
Lakeland Estate."
Get the 'Segway Experience' with guided tours
around tracks and trails in the heart of the
Lake District using second-generation off-road
Segway x2's and see if you get infected with the
'Segway Smile'
Lakeland Segway,
Graythwaite Hall,
Graythwaite,
Cumbria,
LA12 8BA
Tel: 0845 6193456
www.lakelandsegway.co.uk |
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Lakeland Climbing
Centre |
| Kendal |
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"Indoor & Outdoor Rock Climbing"
Although best known as a world-class indoor
climbing centre, a full range of courses, both
indoors and outdoors, is available, to suit
everyone from beginners to experienced climbers.
The Lakeland Climbing Centre,
Lake
District Business Park,
Kendal,
Cumbria,
LA9 6NH
Tel: 01539 721766
www.kendalwall.co.uk |
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Grizedale
Forest Park
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Hawkshead |
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"Sculpture-finding, cycle-riding &
wildlife-watching"
From the all access Ridding Wood trail to the
demanding Silurian Way and the Tearoom to the
Sculpture trails - Grizedale Forest Park offers
an unrivalled day out for everyone.
Grizedale Forest Park,
Grizedale,
Hawkshead,
Ambleside,
Cumbria,
LA22 0QJ
www.forestry.gov.uk |
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Lakeland Boat Hire |
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Pooley Bridge |
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"Great selection of boats for hire"
Situated at the Northern end of Ullswater
and offering enjoyment for the whole family.
Well known to have the most breathtaking
scenery, a trip on Ullswater will be a day
to remember.
Lakeland
Boat Hire,
Rivermouth,
Eusemere,
Pooley Bridge,
Cumbria,
CA10 2NR
Tel: 017684 86800
www.lakelandboathire.co.uk |
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Windermere
Outdoor
Adventure Centre
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Bowness-on
Windermere
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"The
aim
is to ensure that you enjoy the lake safely"
The comprehensive fleet of modern
equipment combined with the experience and knowledge of the
instructors, allows both group and individual coaching in a
variety of land and water-based activities.
South Lakeland District Council,
Leigh Groves Building,
Bayrigg Road,
Windermere,
Cumbria,
LA23 1BP
Tel:/Fax: 01539 447183
www.woa.co.uk |
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Phoenix
Paragliding
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Keswick
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"15
years of teaching experience"
Offers high quality tuition combined with good service and value.
You are invited into a friendly school atmosphere, and the
wonderful sport of paragliding.
Phoenix
Paragliding,
Newlands Gate,
Swinside,
Keswick,
Cumbria,
CA12 5UE
www.phoenixparagliding.com |
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Glenridding
Sailing Centre
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Glenridding |
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"The
best place to ‘mess about in boats’ in the Lake District"
The Glenridding Sailing
Centre provides a wide range of sailing dinghies & traditional
boats, canoes & kayaks and windsurfers for hire.
Expert sailing tuition by RYA qualified staff is available in our
boats or indeed your own if it's suitable.
Glenridding Sailing Centre,
The Spit,
Glenridding,
Cumbria,
www.lakesail.co.uk |
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Silloth Golf Club
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Silloth
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"Blessed with stunning views of the Galloway
Hills to the north, and south to the Lakeland
fells and the distant Isle of Man"
The Championship links of over 6,600 yards
has been laid out over the sand-hills west of
town, touched by some of the great classical
golf architects, but mostly moulded by Nature
herself. The links is an R & A Regional
Qualifying Courses for the Open.
Silloth on Solway Golf Club,
The Club House,
Station Road,,
Silloth,
Wigton,
Cumbria,
CA7 4BL
Tel: 016973
31304
www.sillothgolfclub.co.uk |
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Adventure Cycling |
| Penrith |
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"Guided all terrain cycling adventures
in the Lake District"
Experience the superb natural surroundings
through the freedom of cycling.
An
experienced and qualified guide will lead you so
you can enjoy the peace and tranquility of
magnificent scenery.
Adventure Cycling,
13
Meadowcroft,
Penrith,
Cumbria,
CA11 8EH
Tel: 077368 16700
www.adventurecycling.co.uk |
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