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space to breathe

Whilst staying in one of our Lake District cottages you might like to participate in the wide variety of activities that are available to you.

This month (19th - 23rd May 2010) Keswick hosts its annual Mountain Festival. This 5-day event has been growing in popularity and scope since its inception. The speaker program this year includes Andy Cave, Leo Houlding, Andy Kirkpatrick and Sir Ranulp Fiennes. Activities include Triathlons, Wild Swim and 'Splash & Dash' - a 400m swim in the lake and then a dash around Crow Park. You can get more information on all the events at www.keswickmountainfestival.co.uk

Shopping

There are many traditional shops to be found within the county, offering a wide range of locally made goods and produce that will serve as a reminder of your visit to the Lake District.

Sample locally produced meat at Cranstons Food Hall in Penrith, or gingerbread in Grasmere, or the renowned salt-marsh lamb available at Holker Hall.

Or take home a more permanent reminder from one of the many galleries  - Thornthwaite Gallery, Thornthwaite, Keswick, Percy House Gallery, Cockermouth,  Upfront Gallery, Hutton in the Forest, Penrith.

Or if you find yourself ill-prepared for your day on the fells, then you are served by a wide variety of outdoor shops across the region. Try George Fisher in Keswick, which has a useful boot hire facility, or Gaynor Sports at Ambleside.

 

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