Must-visit lakes (25 – 45 mins away)
Bassenthwaite, Derwent Water, Crummock and Buttermere.
Nearby mountains and fells with great views (20 – 40 mins away)
Catbells, Sale Fell, Binsey, Lattrig, and Skiddaw.
Interesting walks (20 – 45 mins away)
Silloth to Skinburness, Hadrian’s Wall, Dodds’ Wood, Caldbeck to The Howk, Aira Force , and Keswick to Friars’ Cragg.
Good bike rides (25 – 45 mins away)
Allonby to Maryport, Whinlatter Forest , Kirkbride to Bowness on Solway, and Threlkeld Railway Trail. Hire bikes at E-Ventures.
Worthwhile boat trips (40-45 mins away)
Board an Ullswater Steamer, see Derwent Water on the Keswick Launch, and paddleboard with Solway Paddleboard Hire.
Beautiful nature reserves (30 mins away)
Glasson Moss, Finlandrigg Wood and Campfield Marsh.
More outdoor adventures
Visit Lake District suggests these ‘five outdoor adventures for everyone‘.
Bumblebee Barn 