1 Lazonby Swimming Pool
2 Croglin Toys
3 J40 M6
4 Long Meg Stone Circle
5 Rheged Discovery Centre
6 Larch Cottage Nurseries
6 Abbot Lodge Ice Cream
7 Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre
8 The Village Bakery
9 Little Salkeld Watermill
10 Whins Pond Fishing (Coarse)
11 Blencarn Tarn Fishing (Trout)
See below for details of Fishing on the River Eden
12 S. Tynedale Steam Railway
13 Settle - Carlisle Railway
14 Hutton in the Forest
15 Dalemain
16 Greystoke Castle
17 Brougham Castle
19 Alpaca Centre
19 Greystone House Farm Shop
20 Beckstone Gallery
21 Up Front Gallery & Puppets
22 Penrith Golf Course
23 Penrith Driving Range
24 Kennedys Chocolates
26 Winderwath Gardens
26 Acorn Bank (NT)
27 Pony Trekking
28 Ullswater Steamers
30 Drive the Kirkstone
99 Drive the Hartside
31 Hadrians Wall
32 Circular Cycle Route (4 start points)
33 High Head Sculpture
34 Theatre by the Lake Keswick
35 Aira Force Waterfall 36 Nenthead Mines 37 Threlkeld Mining Museum
38 Penrith Museum 39 Carlisle Race Course 40 Brougham Hall
Take a look at the Eden Valley on this Utube video.
For some ideas about local gems to discover and walks right from the doorstep of Wetheral Cottages, take a look at our Doorstep Guide by clicking on the picture of Eden Lacey Bridge.
Fishing - Game or Coarse 
Why not try something new or brush up on your existing skills. Here in the Eden Valley we have some of the best river fishing available and there are experts here to help you take a look at Border Game Angling - Clive Mitchell has assisted many of our guests imrove their techneique or start a new hobby for life.
Glyn Freeman runs Cumbria Fly Fishing and is another expert with a rod in his hand and along with Clive is able to teach all abilities.
It is a very relaxing pastime but you do need a little luck also, there are number of Tarns available for fly fishing within the Eden Valley also.
Rivers Eden Trust is a charity dedicated to the conservation and protection of the River Eden, its tributaries and countryside adjacent to these rivers. They also offer a Guide to Fishhing in the Eden Valley and Go Wild is a voucher scheme giving access to many stretches of river. The Eden Rivers Trust organise many exciting events and activities, for all ages, across the county so why not join them ! Download a full calendar of events here.
Coarse Fishing has again become very popular and there are ponds and lakes available to enjoy: Two recommended ponds are: Whinns Pond only 4 miles away whilst Carleton Fisheries which is situasted near Carlisle.
The Flight of your life
Balloon flights have been very popular but the distance travelled can be very limited. The pastime of Parasailing and Microlights has now moved forward to Gyrocopters - these two seather machines now offer a safe and affordable alternative as a means of enjoying Cumbria from the sky.
Local to Wetheral Cottages is Roger Savage he is a Photographer also and offers flights, as well as training and Gift Vouchers - contact Roger by Clicking here.
Also now based at Carlisle Airport are Cumbria Gyroplanes who offer Trial Flights and a Flying School facilities, so why not consider one of these two options and make your stay at Wetheral Cottages even more memorable.
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