Watersports!
(More coming soon!)
nICHOL eND mARINE, Keswick
You can hire kayaks, paddleboards, canoes, rowing boats and if you know how you can sail too! It's only a 20 minute drive from the campsite, Nichol End Marine at Portinscale, Keswick is a lovely family friendly and dog friendly place to visit, individuals and groups welcome too. All costs include wetsuit, buoyancy aid hire and dry bags. There's even a cafe there so you can enjoy a well deserved cup of tea and slice of cake.
Book online at Nichol End Marine
Bassenthwaite Lake
The only 'official' lake in the Lake District! It's only a couple of miles away and you can see it from the campsite. You can take a long stroll through the fields there, or drive down for a wild swim or paddle. Bassenthwaite is not a busy lake so its usually lovely and peaceful there.
Here is a Map of the Lake. You do need a permit to paddle on Bassenthwaite Lake, it's £7 for the day or £20 for the full week and you can buy one online here
Derwent water
Based in Keswick, so only just a short drive away, Derwent Water is a great place to paddle, swim or take a cruise. You can launch your own boats or there are a few places around the lake where you can hire them.
For more information see the Go Paddling website or this Map of Derwent Water
Bassenthwaite sailing club
Situated on the North Western shore of Bassenthwaite Lake, they are a private club but welcome new members. See the link below to find out more information and about membership options.