See also:Hunting, Shooting and Fishing

Bracken Bank Lodge is the perfect retreat for a fun-packed break where everyone can find plenty to interest them. The private estate hosts a wide range of quality sporting activities and there are lots of other activities to enjoy in the area.

The Lodge is situated 5 minutes from Penrith golf course, is close to the River Eden (famous for salmon and trout fishing) and the Lake District for sailing, climbing, walking and cycling. Within easy reach of the Lodge is a beautiful private indoor pool for hire.

Activities booked locally are suitable for individuals but those booked by the Lodge (with the exception of shooting lessons, fishing, pilates and horse drawn carriage rides) are only cost effective for groups. Most activities will need booking in advance.

• Book with the Lodge for:
• Paintball
• Clay pigeon shooting
• Rifle shooting
• Fishing
• Archery and Crossbows
• Paragliding
• Cycle tours
• Abseiling and rock climbing
• Survival courses
• Falconry
• Mountaineering
• Canoeing, kayaking and rafting
• Canyoning
• Orienteering
• Underground exploration
• Archeological/historical tours
• Ceilidhs
  (Scottish Dances)
• Casino nights
• Wine tasting quiz evenings
• Murder mystery evenings
• Belly dancing lessons
• Ballroom classes
• Salsa classes
• Pilates classes
• Victorian Turkish Baths
• Horse and
  carriage rides
• Giant scalextrics
• Laser clay shooting

• Book locally for:
• Hot air ballooning
• Private indoor pool
• Spa days
• Flying tuition
• Gyro-copter tuition
• Helicopter flights/lessons
• Skiing
• Snow boarding
• Ten pin bowling
• Go-karting
• Pottery
• Horse riding
• Pony trekking
• Bread making days
• Cookery classes
• Quad bike treks
• Golf
• Sailing lessons
• Guided fell walks
• Mountain bike hire
• See our Days Out page for contact details for these activities