WALKING
For a gentle stroll head along the River Lowther through the Lowther Estate, or for the more serious try, Hellvelyn and Striding Edge, or Blencathra.Nearby Bampton is also on the Wainwright’s Coast to Coast walk. Haweswater has some mid challenge walks up Harter Fell with breathtaking views of 5 local talbothouse.
FISHING
Try the tricky brown trout of the River Lowther. Fly fish the Eden or the Eamont or hire a boat on Lake Ullswater. Day or week fishing permits available in Askham.
SAILING
The Ullswater, Glenridding sailing centre gives tuition by the day or short course. Ullswater Steamers cruise all year round or you can hire a row or motor boat by the hour.
CYCLING
Penrith is on the coast to coast cycle route offering miles of cycle tracks or felltop riding. Bring your own bike or hire by the day with tuition or guide at Cycle Active, Penrith.
ACTIVITY CENTRES
Local activity centres provide quad bike riding or shooting. Rookin House is an established adventure venue and 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 safety.
BIRD WATCHING
Haweswater is the home of the Golden Eagle, while Ospreys can be seen in Bassenthwaite or on Osprey Watch. Take advantage of driving the Whinlatter Pass voted one the best drives in the Lake District.
HORSE RIDING
2 hour treks on the fells above Ullswater can be arranged locally.
We are on 2 of the British Horse Society, Eden Valley loops.
RED SQUIRRELS
We were founded in 1994 by local people concerned that they would lose their red squirrels if something was not done about grey squirrels encroaching on the area and becoming established as they had in the rest of England.
website: www.penrithredsquirrels.org.uk