Outdoor Pursuits
Fishing
Trout fishing on Esthwaite Water from the shorline or loch-style from hired boats. All methods of fishing with rods and boats available for hire. Tuition available. 2 miles south of Hawkshead on Newby Bridge Road. Tel: 015394 36541.
Recommended Site: Fishing in the English Lake District
Golf
There are many Golf courses in the area, catering for all standards for all standards. Below is just a selection, a more comprehensive guide can be found at Guide to NW of England Golf Course.
A new all-weather golf centre and driving range in Penrith with a 9 hole pay-as-you-play course and 300 yard driving range. Open 7 days, 9am to 9pm. Just off junction 40 of the M6 on the A66 to Keswick.
Kendal Driving Range is located at Oxenholme Farm, Oxenholme Road near the railway station. Tel: 01539 733933.
Appleby Golf Course is 2 miles SE of the town. Casual visitors are welcome but as the course is very populare, visitors should call 01768 351432 to avoid disappointment.
Riverside Gold Club, Garshill, Ravenstonedale. Tel: 01539 623654.
Walks abound in this area, whether in The Lakes, Yorkshire Dales or Eden Valley, all only 20 minutes away. Recommended Site: Lake District Walks Online
Riding
Armathwaite Equestrian Centre
A unique way to explore the Lakeland countryside, on horseback escorted by instructors. Riding tuition, country hacking, including 1 day pub ride, 2 day weekend trail, and a 4 day trail ride. Tel: 01768 776949 for details. Located off the A591 Keswick to Carlisle Road near Armathwaite Hall.
Hipshow Riding Stables
Hipshow Farm, Old Hutton Nr. Kendal. Tel:01539 728221
Swimming
Kendal Leisure Centre, Burton Road, Kendal, has two swimming pools Tel: 01539 729777
Appleby War Memorial Swimming Pool, Chapel Street, Appleby. Tel: 01768 351212 for opening times.
Shap heated open air pool is open from mid-May to August. Tel:01931 716513.
Keswick Leisure Pool, Station Road, Keswick. Flumes, wave machines, beach area, poolside cafe. For details call 01768 772760.
Watersports
This area is a magnet for watersports enthusiast, everything from Scuba Diving to Dinghy Sailing can be found.
For more information on attractions in the area, visit www.information-britain.co.uk