This category includes sites about hobbies, sports and participatory recreational activities specific to the region; including local recreation organisations, services, facilities and events. Businesses selling sporting or recreational goods are listed within Business_and_Economy / Shopping.
All about the FRCC, rock-climbing guidebooks, crag information, where and what to climb, bouldering, recent developments and a photo gallery. www.frcc.co.uk
Information for people interested in walking and cycling in Cumbria. Details of walks, routes and tour operators, transport, weather and safety advice. Includes a discussion forum. www.lakedistrictoutdoors.co.uk
The CWAAS promotes and co-ordinates the study of the Archaeology, History, Genealogy, Customs and Traditions of the historic Counties of Cumberland and Westmorland, and Lancashire - North of the Sands (what is now the Furness Peninsula). www.cwaas.org.uk
Formed by a group of local people who wished to preserve the damson orchards in the old County of Westmorland, especially in and around the Lyth Valley. www.damsons1.demon.co.uk
News and events from the Cumbrian section of this society for owners of Japanese motorcycles over 15 years of age. www.vjmc.com/sections.local.lakes.html
takes place each September near Kendal, providing a mixture of agricultural shows, over 250 trade stands and craft exhibits. www.westmorland-county-show.co.uk
The society has a reputation as an active, amateur scientific society interested in all aspects of geology, particularly the county of Cumbria and the Lake District. www.cumberland-geol-soc.org.uk
A group who has an abiding interest and understanding of horses, and who will help you plan exciting days out exploring open fells, forest trails, bridle-ways and quiet country lanes. www.horseholidaysincumbria.co.uk
Comprehensive details of all golf clubs and courses in Cumbria, with information direct from the clubs themselves. Also golf clubs and course reviews by golfers. www.golfeurope.com/clubs/cumbria.htm
Scuba Dive in Cumbria's National Park. All the sites, maps, full descriptions, club and air listings, scuba weather report, and underwater photos. www.renu99.freeserve.co.uk
Sport in Cumbria, featuring local reports on rugby league, hound trails, rugby union, speedway, comets, soccer, reds, cricket, pigeons, racing pigeons, flying clubs, pub quiz, golf. Timetable of fixtures, and a message board. www.sportspecial.co.uk
A unique type of traditional needlework based on the ideas of John Ruskin. Currently contains history - more sections to be added. www.ruskinlace.org.uk
An industrial history group whose purpose is to bring together those with an interest in exploring, researching and recording mining activities in Cumbria. History, news, events and publications. www.catmhs.co.uk
Society interested in promoting 'Rights of Way'. News, events, maps, message board and accommodation details for riders with horses. www.cumbriabridlewayssociety.org.uk