Activities and Attractions
Aquariums
Bird Watching
Cycling
Entertainment
Fishing
Golf
Go-Karting
Horse Racing
Horse Riding
Leisure Club (complimentary, at a local hotel)
Motor Cycle Hire
Museum / Art Gallery
Paintball
Quad Biking
Restaurants
Sailing
Shopping
Shooting
Swimming
Visitor Centres
Walking
Things you might not know about the area...
Activities & Attractions
The Lake District: Ullswater 27 miles
Talkin Tarn: 3 miles
Hadrians Wall: 6 miles approx
Lanercost Priory: 7 miles
Gretna Green: 22 miles
Carlisle Castle: 12 miles
Carlisle Cathedral: 12 miles
Settle to Carlisle Railway: 12 miles
Events - What's on in Cumbria
Aquariums
Coast Aquarium, Maryport: 40 miles
Bird Watching
The 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' (AONB) in which Tottergill Farm lies has an abundance of Birds. Red Squirrels are also common to Tottergill Farm.
Cycling
Tottergill is a great base to explore major cicle routes such as the C2C and Reivers Route. Mountain bikers too will find a range of tracks right outside the front door. A great base for a cycling holiday.
Reivers Route
Coast to Coast
Hadrians Cycleway
Pedal Pushers Cycle Hire Brampton Tel: 016977 42387 They will deliver bikes to Tottergill.
Entertainment
The Sands Centre Carlisle
Vue Cinema Carlisle
Fishing
New Mills Trout Farm, Brampton: 6 miles
Carlisle Anglers Association
Brampton Anglers Association
Westlands Activity Centre, Annan: 25 miles
Golf
Brampton Golf Club: 4 miles (discounted green fees for our guests)
Carlisle Golf Club: 8 miles
Eden Golf Club: 8 miles
Go-Karting
Westlands Activity Centre, Annan: 25 miles
Carlisle Indoor Karting, Carlisle: 11 miles
Horse Racing
Carlisle Race Course
Horse Riding
Blackdyke Farm Riding Centre, Blackford: 16 miles
Low Farm Riding Centre, Aspatria: 32 miles
Rookin House Farm Equetrian & Activity centre,Troutbeck: 31 miles
Motor Cycle Hire
Lakes Escape - modern Triumph Bonnevilles available for hire, from a single day to many weeks, delivered direct to your holiday accommodation
Museum / Art Gallery
Tullie House, Carlisle: 11 miles
Paintball
Westlands Activity Centre, Annan: 25 miles
Quad Biking
Westlands Activity Centre, Annan: 25 miles
Restaurants
The Weary, Castle Carrock: 1.5 miles
01228 670 230
It is recommended that you book in advance, particularly at the weekends. The Weary is a contemporary style pub/restaurant offering bar meals as well as an A-la-Carte menu for those looking for a special treat. One of Stephen & Joyce’s favourites! Delicious food, presented beautifully.
The Duke of Cumberland Inn, Castle Carrock: 1.5 miles
01228 670341
The Duke, having re-opened in December 2009, is serving delicious classic pub food. All the traditional favourites are on offer in friendly and relaxed surroundings. A great place for families.
The Blacksmiths Arms, Talkin: 3.1miles
016977 3452
Situated on the village green in the centre of the village this is a traditional style pub with a very good selection of food to choose from. Also very welcoming for children.
The Pheasant, Cumwitton: 5.4miles
01228 560102
Situated in the centre of the village The Pheasant has been modernised yet has still kept a lovely country atmosphere. The menu is varied and is beautifully presented. Service is excellent. A favourite for Stephen & Joyce. Make a reservation to avoid disappointment.
The Fox and Pheasant, Armathwaite: 8 miles
016974 72400
Traditional village Inn offering home cooked food, real ale and fine wines. Dogs are made welcome in the bar area.
Sailing
Ullswater Steamers, Ullswater: 27 miles
Shopping
The Lanes, Carlisle
Gretna Gateway: 22 miles
The Metro Centre, Gateshead: 55 miles
Shooting
Westlands Activity Centre, Annan: 25 miles
Swimming
Complimentary use of leisure facilities at a local hotel.
The Pools Swimming & Health Centre, Carlisle
Haltwhistle Swimming and Leisure Centre, Haltwhistle: 15 miles
Private Hire Pools
Ainstable Leisure Ltd Pool & Gym, Ainstable: 7 miles 016974 72229
Ullerbank Pool, Pool & Jacuzzi, Talkin: 3 miles 016977 46069
Visitor Centres
High Head Sculpture Valley, Ivegill: 22 miles
Lilliput Lane Visitor Centre, Skirsgil: 23 miles
Eden Ostrich World, Langwathby: 17 miles
The Alpaca Centre, Stainton: 31 miles
Rheged, Penrith:23 miles
Walby Farm Park, Walby: 10 miles
Walking
Tottergill is an excellent centre for those who enjoy walking. As our property adjoins Geltsdale (RSPB reserve) there are many walks right from your doorstep. Tottergill Farm is also a great base from which to explore Hadrians Wall, Gelt Woods, Wetherall Caves, Talkin Tarn and many more. There are a wide variety of local trails to suit amblers and keen hikers alike!
Walks in this area can be downloaded free from.
www.nationaltrail.co.uk/hadrianswall