4 x 4  OFF-ROADING
Contact Kankku in Windermere   
www.kankku.co.uk

Rock Climbing : you can have a go at the Basics at Keswick Indoor Climbing Wall

Southey Estate, Nr. the Pencil Factory in Keswick. 
They also offer the following:

AQUASAILING :
Abseiling down thru 20-30ft Waterfalls.
Not for the fainthearted or those who don't ~like heights or getting wet!! (or in the middle of winter!)

A few other Adventure Centres in the area can also show u how & where to Aquasail and provide the equipment and instruction but often only for small groups over 18yrs .
 

GHYLL SCRAMBLING :
is an exhilarating Activity.  U scramble up a steep Ravine/Ghyll with a mountain stream flowing
thru it.  "Scramblers" get almost as wet as the Aquasailers!

**They also offer Tuition in :
Canoeing, Raft Building and Mountain Biking
 

ROOKIN HOUSE ADVENTURE CENTRE
Troutbeck 8 miles from Keswick towards Penrith
www.rookinhouse.co.uk
Tel:  017684 83561
They offer: 
Archery / Clay pigeon shooting / Pony Trekking/ Paint balling / Zip Wiring / Quad Bikes / Hovercraft / JCB's / Human Bowling!
 

PONY TREKKING
There are only a few in the area inc.
Bradleys Trekking Centre at Low Cock How,
 Ennerdale (not too far from Cockermouth). 
Tel: 01946 861 354
www.walk-rest-ride.co.uk

These are 2 more : 
Parkfoot Trekking Centre, Pooley Bridge Nr. Penrith
 
Freda Raysons in Sockbridge, Nr. Penrith
Tel: 01768 863 468
www.sockbridgeponytrekking.co.uk
 

SURFBOARDING
You can go and "Surf the Waves" at  either Allonby or Silloth Beaches by the Sea - tide/weather permitting!


WINDSURFING / Kayaking
Derwentwater Marina
or Nichol End, Portinscale nr. Keswick.
Both provide equipment & Tuition.
 

GOLF
Cockermouth / Workington / Silloth / Keswick / Penrith all have lovely Golf courses and are open to Guests. Stoneyholme, Carlisle is the only Municipal Golf Course
(i.e. Open to anyone upon paying a Fee)
 

PARAGLIDING
Denton House in Keswick offers Courses and Paragliders are regularly seen in the thermals off Skiddaw, Latrigg + other high fells in the area.
 

NEWLANDS ADVENTURE CENTRE, Newlands Valley.
Offers Courses  in most of the above Outdoor Activities and more.  They take in groups.

MOUNTAIN BIKING
Once again - the world is your Oyster
- the C2C Route and the Cumbria Way Cycle Route www.cumbriawaycycleroute.co.uk
both run via Keswick.

We are not far from Winlatter Forest & Dodd Woods where you can Off-road on Mountain Bikes on designated Tracks.
 

Glaramara Guest House in Keswick, devised the
Cumbria Way Cycle Route. (72 - 80 miles)
A 2 Day alternative to the C2C Cycle Route.
(Ulverston-Keswick on the 1st day > Carlisle the 2nd day)They do supported package deals incl. B&B + transport to the start and collection from the finish.

They also organise :

TRAILQUESTS for Mountain Bikers
(Orienteering on Mountain Bikes)
www.keswickcycleactiveguesthouse.co.uk
 

Other REIVERS and SUSTRANS Cycle Routes
are all within easy reach of Linskeldfield Tarn.
There are lots of roads and lanes to cycle around in this area > both On-road and Off-road cycling available.

COUNTRY WALKS, RAMBLES
& CYCLE RIDES

Most of the country roads and lanes round here are peaceful, quiet and fairly traffic-free.
An ideal area to walk or cycle (even with the kids)!
A blissful change from the rollercoaster of
city life and work!
A perfect place to wind-down from the stresses and strains of normal everyday life and what it throws at you!
It's also, an ideal chance to watch nature
& be part of it!  
Wildlife is all around us here in it's
natural habitat.
It wouldn't be unusual to see a Deer, Squirrel or Pheasants + an abundance of wild birds, common and not so-common. Lots of Farm animals inc. our own Stud of  Shetland Ponies with their cute, tiny foals, as you stroll along the country Lanes near Linskeldfield.
 

FELL WALKING
Take your pick - you can walk forever and savour the beautiful countryside, fantastic views and abundance of wild life.
If you don't want to do your "own thing" -
There are lots of organised, Guided Walks of different grades of difficulty, that go from Keswick Moot Hall
(the Tourist Board > centre of Keswick)
You can buy Walks Guides from either Cockermouth or Keswick Tourist Boards or any of the many Climbing Equipment Shops or Book shops in Keswick. (12 miles)
 

MOUNTAIN CLIMBING
There's climbing and there's climbing. 
By all means "climb" up any of the Mountains but make sure that you are  :
a) equipped for climbing and 
b) don't over-estimate your abilities and
c) keep the "climb" you chose, within
your capabilities  d) Leave a Route Plan inc. est. time of return with whoever u r staying with.
(The Mountain Rescue Teams are not amused if they are called out to someone who has seriously over-faced themselves esp. if they are ill-equipped in their knowledge, ability and equipment)!
A few of the Mountains are steep but can be Walked up but others demand serious skills and abilities.
 

Skiddaw is 4th highest Mountain in England but one of the easiest to walk up, with wide paths and fantastic views from the Top.  (3053 ft)!
This would be a good "First-time Mountain".

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LOW WOOD WATERSPORTS & ACTIVITY CENTRE
Water Skiing, Wakesurfing, sailing ,Kayaking, 'canoeing and Boat hire + Climbing Wall or Bungee Trampolining!
Open 7 days per week Easter > Nov.
2 miles North of Windermere on A591 by Lake.
Tel:  015394 39441 
www.elh.co.uk/watersports
 

MARYPORT AQUARIUM
Stroke the Rays & touch the Starfish.  Cafe, Gift Shop, Crazy Golf.
Tel:  01900 817760  
www.lakedistrict-coastaquarium.co.uk
 

LAKELAND SHEEP & WOOL CENTRE, Cockermouth
Sheep, Cattle, Dogs & Geese  - Educational Shows/displays.
Shops, Cafe etc.  Good for the kids.
Tel:  01900 822673 
 www.sheep-woolcentre.co.uk
 

THE BEACON MUSEUM - WHITEHAVEN
Discover the Maritime history of Whitehaven.  Inc. a recreation of the single storey shacks the workers used to be crammed into  during the 1800's when they worked for the Lowther Family, who owned most of Whitehaven at that time.  Also, wax dummies recreated using "live masks" of the local people from Whitehaven - quite a spooky, interesting experience!~
 

THE PENCIL MILL - KESWICK
They manufacture pencils and have done for 170 years, originally from Plumbago, mined locally.
Exhibits and film trace the history of Pencil Making.
Quiz trail for the Kids and learn Artists' techniques.
Tel: 017687 73626 
www.pencils.co.uk
 

CARS of the STARS MUSEUM - KESWICK
World famous Museum with vehicles from TV & Film inc.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Batmobile, Harry Potter's Ford Anglia, Knightrider and many more.
Tel:  017687 73757 
www.carsofthestars.com
 

HONISTER SLATE MINES
One of the last Working Mines in the Lake District with Tours going deep underground.
Tel: 017687 77230   
www.honister.com

KESWICK MINING MUSEUM
Look into the past - Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Crystals, Healing Stones, Reiki (energy work colour therapy) + Gold Panning.
Also, Min Heritage Walks to different Mines throughout the year.
Tel:  017687 80055   www.keswickminingmuseum.co.uk

PUZZLING PLACE  (literally)!
Anti-Gravity Room, Hologram Gallery, Optical Illusions, Interactive Computer Modules, Free Entry to Puzzle Area + Shop
Tel: 017687 75102   
www.puzzlingplace.co.uk

Whitehaven Maritine Festival
with Tall Ships June 2007