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Hawkshead Trout Farm

Hawkshead


"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.

Hawkshead Trout Farm,
The Boat House,
Ridding Wood,
Hawkshead,
Ambleside,
Cumbria,
LA22 0QF
Tel: 01539 436541
Fax: 01539 436541


www.hawkshead.demon.co.uk
 

Patterdale Hall

Glenridding


"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
 

The Traction Engine Driving Experience

Broughton-in-Furness

Traction Engine Driving Experience, Broughton-in-Furness


"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
 

ACTIVITIES

Keswick Mountain Bikes

Keswick


"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.keswickmountainbikes. co.uk
 

Rookin House Farm

Penrith


"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 safe
ty.

Rookin House Farm,
Troutbeck,
Nr Ullswater,
Penrith,
Cumbria,
CA11 0SS
Tel: 017684 83561
Fax: 017684 83276


www.rookinhouse.co.uk
 

Whinlatter Forest Park

Keswick

Whinlatter Forest Park, Keswick


"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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Ascents of Adventure

Windermere


"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
 

Lakeland Climbing Centre

Kendal


"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
 

Grizedale Forest Park

Hawkshead

Grizedale Forest Park, Hawkshead


"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
 

Windermere Outdoor
Adventure Centre

Bowness-on Windermere


"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
 

Phoenix Paragliding

Keswick


"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
 

Glenridding Sailing Centre

Glenridding


"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
 

Silloth Golf Club

Silloth


"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: 01
6973 31304


www.sillothgolfclub.co.uk
 
 

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