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The Lake District, Cumbria is England’s most beautiful corner in any weather, but there’s something magical about the place when the sun shines. The sun draws out walkers and mountaineers, sailors and cyclists, abseilers and zorbers, zipliners and those looking to sit quietly by a lake and take in the majestic beauty of it all.
You could go for a walk with a shepherdess (and her flock of sheep). Go quad biking through a forest, tap into your inner Bear Grylls with a lesson in bushcraft, or test your fear of heights (and your balance) by traversing a cliff on the UK’s best via ferrata. For more adventure thrills, there’s Go-Ape in the Grizedale Forest and Whinlater, or a spot of go-karting. Or you could do something a lot more relaxing and take to a lake for a sunset canoe ride followed by dinner.
When the sun shines in the Lake District, the outdoors is the place to be. We’re ready for you, whatever you want to do.
…Or should that guide be a “B-W”? Our team has put together this guide to Cumbria’s best-known lakes, how to find them; and what to look for when you get there.
Get the most out of your time in the Lake District with a Muddy Boots private guided walk tailored…
Let us take you on one of our favourite walks, an off-the-beaten-track route far from the crowds…
Wet bouldering, Canyoning, Ghyll Scrambling, Rock hopping... Whatever you want to call it, whether…
Wide range of activities including Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Go-Karting, Archery, Clay Pigeon…
Fun filled, adrenalin pumping adventure in the stunning Lake District. Lakes Laser Tag is a fun…
We may be biased but genuinely believe we run watersports from one of the best locations in the…
Newlands Adventure Centre is Keswick's largest provider of outdoor activities and the UK's longest…
Package Holidays and Support Services for Wainwright's Coast to Coast Path plus bespoke Coast to…
We offer a range of private group experiences across the county, including ghyll scrambling,…
Set in the beautiful gardens of Muncaster Castle, the Hawk & Owl Centre offers exhilarating bird of…
Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting…
A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking…
The Lake District is one of the best places you can visit for Stargazing and is listed in the top…
Unique, therapeutic & life-changing experiences for all animal lovers with the famous Black Horses…
Join Green Man Survival in our private woodland on the shores of Windermere to discover the ancient…
Experience canoeing on one of the Lake Districts most remote and impressive lakes and take a…
A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award-winning Lowther…
We offer a range of private group experiences throughout the Lake District National Park, including…
If you enjoy high level excitements then why not step boldly over the edge of a near-vertical rock…
To be able to walk the track taken by the miners of old, to explore the hidden gems beneath our…
If you are looking to take your hill and mountain walking to the next level, this could be just…
A fascinating historic house where the elegance and loveliness of the Victorian era combine with…
Built in a historic nineteenth century dock, the museum is home to a wealth of objects on the…
Have this special coastal nature reserve all to yourselves for an after-hours adventure! Track…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Graythwaite
We may be biased but genuinely believe we run watersports from one of the best locations in the Lake District; Grubbins Point on Windermere. From this sheltered bay on the southwest shore, we offer both instructed lessons and kayak hire. Journeying…
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334 reviewsBassenthwaite
An unique opportunity for anyone over 16 years old. After enjoying a Bird of Prey flying display on the park your experience will begin. Our falconer will teach you how to recall and hold the birds and we start with an owl. Following this we move…
Develop outdoor skills with us - we offer abseiling and navigation courses in Langdale, Coniston and South Lakes. These instructed courses are a great way to see the landscape, all while building confidence and skills in the outdoors.
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46 reviewsNewby Bridge
Anyone Can is an inclusive adventure company. We welcome those with additional needs and those without. We have a wide range of adaptive and inclusive equipment to make adventures possible for our clients. Activities include accessible Canoeing,…
Carnforth
Vertical Skills - Adventure Activity Provider; offering Canyoning, Ghyll scrambling, Climbing Abseiling, Caving and more. Memorable outdoor experiences for families, groups, schools, stag and hen and MOD.
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10 reviewsKeswick
Do you know what to do when the mist comes down or how to accurately take and follow a compass bearing? Come along on our intermediate navigation course to find out how.
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77 reviewsBarrow-in-Furness
Built in a historic nineteenth century dock, the museum is home to a wealth of objects on the social and industrial history of the Furness area. The museum is a great day out for all with a popular playground, attractive Channelside walks, cafe…
Newby Bridge
Paddle Windermere to a remote shore, light fire and cook on open fire. We are an inclusive company and welcome people of all abilities.
Cumbria
At Contours Holidays, we think that the Bob Graham Round is simply too good a route to be restricted to elite fell runners, so we’ve turned it into an awesome walking holiday by extending the route slightly, so that each day ends in a village with…
Bridge Ln, Penrith
Based in Cumbria, Eden Arts are an artist led company dedicated to creating and facilitating change through culture and arts activities.
Bassenthwaite
The ultimate animal experience for anyone over the age of 8 years that you will never forget! This experience is the perfect way to meet our Tapirs, Meerkats, and Ring-Tailed Lemurs!
Windermere
Join Green Man Survival in our private woodland on the shores of Windermere to discover the ancient art of archery. We will learn a little about the history of this primitive skill and have the chance to experience how tricky it must have been for…
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54 reviewsAmbleside
From short walks along valley bottoms or around lake shores, to lesser known mountain routes on the smaller and bigger mountains, right up to the likes of Scafell Pike and Helvellyn or even multiple summits, we will endeavour to build a route to…
Ambleside
Brimstone Spa, is exclusively for residents of the Langdale Hotel, Langdale Lodges and Brimstone Hotel and is reserved for adults only, and considered is one of the best spa’s in The Lake District. It is a place to relax and revive with seven…
Kendal
Kendal Castle is situated on a mound-like hill, known as a drumlin, to the east of the town of Kendal, Cumbria, in northern England.
Newby Bridge
Discover a wide array of local freshwater and marine species including menacing pike, carp and rays. Plus discover creatures from around the world including piranha, otters and clownfish.
Windermere
Charter a skippered yacht for a two hour sailing experience for up to four people.
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170 reviewsNewby Bridge
Join us on one of our favourite forest wanders exploring Chapel House, certainly one of the best pieces of commercial forestry in the South Lakes.
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54 reviewsUlverston
Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from Haverthwaite to Lakeside via the Leven valley. Licensed tea room, gift shop, engine shed, picnic area & playground.
Learn the skills to undertake canoe expeditions including paddling skills and wild camping skills. Due to demand I am extending this course for an additional optional day. This course takes place in the beautiful English Lake District on Coniston…
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