Things to do nearby Lane End
Although most famous for its walking opportunities, the Lakes offer a wide variety of leisure activities. Close to Lane End (5 mins walk) is the small gauge railway The La'al Ratty which runs regular steam engine services to the old Roman port of Ravenglass. Even closer is the Eskdale Corn Mill with its twin water wheels the tour of this 18th century mill is well worth an afternoon or morning.
There are also many fishing rivers, streams, and lakes. Day passes can be purchased from local ambling associations where needed. There is also free fishing at Burnmoor Tarn or day tickets can be purchased for the River Irt or the River Esk (01229 467211), or Devoke Water on Birker Moor (01229 717237).
Beaches
St.Bees is a delightful beach with breathtaking views toward the Isle of Man from St Bees Head. St. Bees is the start of the coast to coast walk and only heritage coastline between Wales and Scotland with an RSBP bird reserve.
- Eskdale Golf Club (10 mins drive from Eskdale Village)
- Cockermouth Golf Club (45 minutes from Eskdale)
- St.Bees Golf Course (30 minutes from Eskdale)
- Seascale Golf Course (15 minutes from Eskdale)
- Windermere Golf Course (50 minutes from Eskdale)
- Workington Golf Course (50 minutes from Eskdale)
Eskdale Events
- Eskdale Art Exhibition- held on the Whit Bank Holiday weekend in May at the Primary School in Eskdale Green.
- Boot Beer Festival - held around start of June.
- Eskdale Fete, Held annually at the Outward Bound Centre, Eskdale Green, August Bank Holiday.
- Eskdale Show - the last Saturday in September in the field by the George IV pub.
WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE
- Scafell Pike - England's highest mountain
- Wastwater - England's deepest lake
- Hundreds of riverside, valley and mountain walks and climbs
- Ravenglass & Eskdale Miniature Railway.
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Muncaster Castle, with its azaleas, rhododendrons and Owl Sanctuary.
- Hardknott Roman Fort & Ravenglass Roman Bath House
- Eskdale Corn Mill - still working with its waterwheel
- Ravenglass fishing village
- Fold End Art Gallery
- Fishing on river or stocked pool
- Stanley Ghyll waterfall
- 5 Pubs in Eskdale - The Brook House Inn and the Boot Inn are the two nearest pubs to Lane End.
Have a look at our Eskdale Area Guide.
Within one hour's drive are most of the Lake District's attractions, including:
- Boating on Derwentwater, Coniston and Windermere
- Windermere, with its Steamboat Museum, marina, water skiing and sailing
- Horse riding and pony trekking
- Dozens of historical houses and castles open to the public
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Wordsworth's birthplace and his homes, Dove Cottage and Rydal Mount
- Brantwood, home to John Ruskin
- Cumbria's coast with sandy beaches
- The 'Theatre by the Lakeside' at Keswick
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The Lakeland Sheep and Wool Centre
- Shopping at Ambleside and Kendal
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Steamboat Gondola on Coniston Lake
- South Lakeland Wild Animal Park
