Walking

To explore the wonderful countryside surrounding Irton Hall on foot please visit

Where2walk.co.uk

Featuring walks from Wasdale Head, and Wastwater Screes amongst many other routes around the Lakes.

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