Although we no longer provide activity equipment, our location offers a multitude of local expertise in a wide range of outdoor activities and attractions.
With local shops, amenities and England’s most beautiful lake, Ullswater, only five minutes away, plus Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere and Keswick all within a thirty minute drive, we offer an ideal location for groups to relax and enjoy all the fun and beauty the Lakes has to offer. Below are a selection of links to help you plan your stay:
With local shops, amenities and England’s most beautiful lake, Ullswater, only five minutes away, plus Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere and Keswick all within a thirty minute drive, we offer an ideal location for groups to relax and enjoy all the fun and beauty the Lakes has to offer. Below are a selection of links to help you plan your stay:
WALKING
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Situated close to the foot of Kirkstone Pass near Brothers Water and within sight of Helvellyn and the High Street range, we are ideally positioned for many popular walks including Hayeswater, Angle Tarn, Dove Crag, St Sunday Crag and Fairfield.
You can find a number of local walking routes at walklakes.co.uk and alltrails.com.
WATERSPORTS
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- St Patrick’s Boat LandingGlenridding3 Miles
- Glenridding Sailing CentreGlenridding3 Miles
- Tall Bloke AdventuresGlenridding3 Miles
- Ullswater PaddleboardingWatermillock10 Miles
- Ullswater Swim PlaceWatermillock10 Miles
- Another Place The LakeWatermillock10 Miles
- BrockholeEcclerigg10 Miles
- Low Wood BayAmbleside11 Miles
- Ullswater Sailing SchoolPooley Bridge11 Miles
- Lakeland Boat HirePooley Bridge11 Miles
- Wake & SurfPooley Bridge12 Miles
BIKING
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- eBikes HireGlenriddingDelivery
- Arragons Cycle HireLowtherDelivery
- BrockholeEcclerigg10 Miles
You can find a number of local mountain bike trails at alltrails.com and komoot.com.
CLIMBING
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- Glenridding GuidesGlenridding3 Miles
- Lake District ClimbingAmbleside7 Miles
- Climb ScafellAmbleside7 Miles
- Ambleside Climbing WallAmbleside7 Miles
- Zip WorldEcclerigg9 Miles
- Keswick Climbing WallKeswick17 Miles
- Kong AdventureKeswick20 Miles
STEAMERS & CRUISES
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- Ullswater SteamersGlenridding3 Miles
- Windermere Lake CruisesEcclerigg10 Miles
- Coniston Launch Lake CruisesConiston20 Miles
HORSE RIDING
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- Rookin HouseTroutbeck10 Miles
- Park Foot CentrePooley Bridge12 Miles
- Happy Hooves Riding CentreEamont Bridge16 Miles
ACTIVITY CENTRES
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- Rookin HouseTroutbeck10 Miles
- BrockholeEcclerigg10 Miles
- Newlands Adventure CentreStair23 Miles
- HonisterBorrowdale30 Miles
ATTRACTIONS
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Something less physical...
- Aira Force WaterfallPenrith5 Miles
- The World of Beatrix PotterWindermere11 Miles
- Dalemain Mansion & GardensMatterdale13 Miles
- Lake District FalconryWindermere15 Miles
- Rheged Gallery, Shops & CinemaRedhills15 Miles
- Lowther Castle & GardensLowther16 Miles
- Wordsworth House & MuseumGrasmere16 Miles
- Penrith CastleCastle Park16 Miles
- Brougham CastleBrougham17 Miles
- Castlerigg Stone CircleUnderskiddaw18 Miles
- Hutton-in-the-ForestSkelton18 Miles
- Hill Top Beatrix Potter HouseNear Sawrey19 Miles
- Derwent Pencil MuseumKeswick20 Miles
- The Puzzling PlaceKeswick20 Miles
- Theatre by the LakeLakeside20 Miles
- Lakeland MuseumKirkland20 Miles
- Lakeland Motor MusuemBackbarrow20 Miles
- Lakeside & Haverthwaite RailwayHaverthwaite21 Miles
- Levens HallLevens22 Miles
- Lakeland Maze Farm ParkSedgwick22 Miles
- Whinlatter ForestBraithwaite24 Miles
- Lake District Wildlife ParkBassenthwaite27 Miles
- Lakeland Wildlife OasisHale27 Miles
Visit ullswater.org, nationaltrust.org.uk and visiteden.co.uk for more, including details of local events.
FOOD & DRINK
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- Brotherswater InnPatterdale1 Mile
- The White Lion InnPatterdale2 Miles
- The Patterdale HotelPatterdale2 Miles
- Fellbites CaféGlenridding3 Miles
- Helvellyn Country KitchenGlenridding3 Miles
- The Inn on the LakeGlenridding3 Miles
- Rheged Heritage Centre, Shops & CinemaRedhills15 Miles
You can arrange for some staple goods to be ordered and delivered directly to the centre using our local suppliers:
- Gillside Farm (Milk)Glenridding01768 482 346
- Brown's Mini MarketGlenridding01768 482 322
- Post OfficeGlenridding01768 482 444
- Bells of Lazonby (Bread)Lazonby01768 898 437
Morrisons and Sainsbury’s, both in Penrith, can also deliver.
- R&R The Corner ShopGlenridding3 Miles
- Booths SupermarketWindermere10 Miles
- Chestnut HousePooley Bridge11 Miles
- Pooley Bridge Village Store & POPooley Bridge11 Miles
SHOPS
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- R&R The Corner ShopGlenridding3 Miles
- Brown's Mini MarketGlenridding3 Miles
- Catsycam Outdoor CentreGlenridding3 Miles
- Booths SupermarketWindermere10 Miles
- Chestnut HousePooley Bridge11 Miles
- Pooley Bridge Village Store & POPooley Bridge11 Miles
- Rheged Heritage Centre, Shops & CinemaRedhills15 Miles
The centre has no affiliation with any of the third party links above. We do not have any control over these external sites and as such we assume no responsibility for their content. Taking part in any of these activities is at the guest’s discretion and as such the centre is not responsible should any issues arise.