The Lake District village of Threlkeld is a walker's paradise being located on the slopes of Blencathra. The village is also close to Skiddaw and the Helvellyn range and a short drive delivers you to the Borrowdale fells and the Central Lake District fells.

Blencathra is literally on the doorstep of Bencathra (see the photo above!). One of the main walking routes up this incredible mountain runs directly behind the property so pack your lunch, pull on your boots and begin the walk (and leave the car at home!).

You can also head up Skiddaw by either walking along the old railway track then up Latrigg and on to Skiddaw OR walk up Blease Road, round Blencathra to the back of Skiddaw and up to the summit - A quieter more stunning walking experience.

Not all the walking from Ling Close is quite as extreme. Heading on to the old railway line to Keswick is a beautiful four mile flat walk which follows the meandering river to the Keswick hotel. You can picnic beside the river bank and enjoy the tranquility of the Lakeland scenery.

We can't forget the mountain bikers on this page. One of the great Lakeland rides is round Skiddaw. Start from Ling Close and head up Blease Road. Go around the side of Blencathra to the back of Skiddaw. Head down to Bassenthwaite and continue past Dodd Wood. Finally go up Latrigg and down the shallow side back to Threlkeld. Fantastic.