Visit Kendal

We believe that Kendal will surprise and delight you with the many unique experiences it has to offer, from adventurous activities to fascinating days spent enjoying beautiful art. To find out more about what’s happening in Kendal, take a look at this Read more

Classic Cars to Harley Davidsons

Set in 2.2 acres with a large parking space within the grounds. The Crooklands welcomes large groups looking for a meeting spot to catch up with old and new friends. With easy access from the M6 motorway, inviting you to explore the open roads, country lands Read more

Land’s End to John O’Groats

Your perfect summer staycation! To drive, walk or cycle this 837 mile journey (or 603 miles as the crow flies) is a very popular challenge and a great way to explore Great Britain. Following the cycling itinerary from Lands Ends, you can find us around the Read more

Wainwrights Fells

Setting yourself the completion of Alfred Wainwright’s 214 lakeland peaks can be enjoyed at a little slower pace. Taking your time to return to the Lakes many times over the weeks, months and years. There are 36 eastern fells captured in Wainwright Read more

The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

This is a circular route covering 25 miles and includes 1585m of ascent. The peaks route takes in the summits of Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, usually in this order and in under 12 hours! It’s a full day climb in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales Read more

Dales Way Walk

A classic rambler’s walk is the 78.5 mile Dales Way, from the South-east to the North-west of Northern England, passing through two National Parks: the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Lake District National Park. Starting in Ilkley, the first half of Read more

Canal Boat Trips

If you want to enjoy the narrowboat life but currently without a boat, day hire and trips can be arranged just across the road from Read more

Lancaster Canal Cruises

Linking Preston to Kendal, the Lancaster Canal is one of the country’s few coastal canals, offering 42 miles of lock free cruising​. Crooklands is at the northern section of the canal above Tewitfield locks, so moor up to enjoy a pint and bite to eat with Read more