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From ‘good walks spoilt’ to full-on iron man challenges, there’s no shortage of sporting activities in the Lake District, Cumbria. Gentler pursuits include golf and archery; should you want to ramp up the adrenaline charge you can get up on a horse and spot your targets with paintballing; and if you really want to test your endurance, you can sign up to one of Cumbria’s many competitive races held throughout the year, in the water, on a bike or a good old-fashioned run.
The abseil is around 100-120 feet and you also get to have an explore around Hodge Close Quarry.…
Casterton Golf Course activities: Golf, Short Course Golf, Footgolf, Rugby Golf, Golf Driving…
If you are looking for something exciting and adventurous to do whilst in the Lake District then…
Stickle Ghyll is a fantastic ascent of a gorge in the Langdale valley. The location is stunning and…
Enjoy a guided tour around the magnificent Coniston Water and immerse yourself in its stunning…
Ghyll scrambling is basically ascending a ghyll (a mountain stream). We have multiple stunning…
Carus Green Golf Club is based on the edge of the English Lake District and has become popular due…
Join Green Man Survival in our private woodland on the shores of Windermere to discover the ancient…
Explore one of the Lake District’s famous lakes, Coniston Water, and see the magnificent scenery…
We offer a range of private group experiences throughout the Lake District National Park, including…
Newlands Adventure Centre is Keswick's largest provider of outdoor activities and the UK's longest…
Archery 8yrs+ Axe throwing 12yrs+ and Crossbow 12yrs+. Book as single activities or as part of our…
Wide range of activities including Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Go-Karting, Archery, Clay Pigeon…
Is jumping from height into water your thing? There are jumps galore along with swimming across…
A fantastic, adventurous canyoning experience. Slides, jumps and scrambling in the water - this one…
We offer a range of private group experiences near Ambleside, including ghyll scrambling,…
Road biking is quite a thing here in the Lake District, but the undulating landscape can be…
Mere Mountains is a long standing local provider of activities in Cumbria and the South Lakes. …
Adjacent to our clay pigeon shooting site, nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate on the shores…
We offer a variety of Bushcraft experiences that will delight and inspire the youngest to the…
Challenge yourself - have a go at Rock Climbing. The Lake District is famous for its climbing,…
West Lakes Adventure is based at the Woolpack Farm in the Eskdale Valley at the heart of the…
We offer a range of private group experiences near Windermere, including ghyll scrambling,…
If you can't decide which one of our kick ass experiences to choose, don't, and just do them all!…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Langdale
The abseil is around 100-120 feet and you also get to have an explore around Hodge Close Quarry. It's a fascinating site to look around. Be prepared for a short, steep walk out the quarry on loose rock. There is a limited free parking area right…
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1055 reviewsCasterton
Casterton Golf Course activities: Golf, Short Course Golf, Footgolf, Rugby Golf, Golf Driving Range, Café and Golf Shop. Activities suitable for all beginners and experienced players, family groups welcome.
Various Locations in the Lakes
If you are looking for something exciting and adventurous to do whilst in the Lake District then Canyoning is the answer! Canyoning is a really good choice if you enjoy being in water and are looking for an adrenaline rush. You will be in a mountain…
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1055 reviewsLangdale
Stickle Ghyll is a fantastic ascent of a gorge in the Langdale valley. The location is stunning and parking is plentiful. If you are in the National Trust the parking is free, otherwise expect to pay. There are toilet blocks in the car park and two…
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1055 reviewsConiston
Enjoy a guided tour around the magnificent Coniston Water and immerse yourself in its stunning mountain scenery. We’ll make a stop on the lake shore and our expert instructors will teach you the fundamentals of bushcraft.
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458 reviewsVarious Locations in the Lakes
Ghyll scrambling is basically ascending a ghyll (a mountain stream). We have multiple stunning locations in the Lake District, and your experience can include climbing waterfalls, scrambling up rocks in the stream and jumping into it. Suitable for…
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1055 reviewsKendal
Carus Green Golf Club is based on the edge of the English Lake District and has become popular due to it’s PGA Golf Course and other fantastic features.
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 reviewsConiston
Explore one of the Lake District’s famous lakes, Coniston Water, and see the magnificent scenery from a canoe. We'll tailor the day to suit you - whether it’s a fun day of games, exploring the lake and splashing with the whole family or a relaxing…
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458 reviewsWe offer a range of private group experiences throughout the Lake District National Park, including ghyll scrambling, canyoning, canoeing and kayaking, rock climbing and more. We also provide outdoor team building experiences, so get in touch today…
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46 reviewsKeswick
Newlands Adventure Centre is Keswick's largest provider of outdoor activities and the UK's longest established outdoor activity centre. With some of the best facilities in the Lake District and located in a truly beautiful and unique environment, we…
Nr Kendal
Archery 8yrs+ Axe throwing 12yrs+ and Crossbow 12yrs+. Book as single activities or as part of our part day and full day packages. Couples and groups bookings available.
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66 reviewsTroutbeck, Penrith
Wide range of activities including Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Go-Karting, Archery, Clay Pigeon Shooting and Stalwart Army truck, Paintballing, Air Rifles and many more!
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528 reviewsEskdale
Is jumping from height into water your thing? There are jumps galore along with swimming across pools and scrambling up rocks. It's set in a beautiful area and you will really immerse yourself in the surrounding scenery - literally! If you're…
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1055 reviewsConiston
A fantastic, adventurous canyoning experience. Slides, jumps and scrambling in the water - this one has it all for an adrenaline based 2-3 hours! You must be confident and comfortable in water and being submerged in it. Suitable for adults and…
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1055 reviewsWe offer a range of private group experiences near Ambleside, including ghyll scrambling, canyoning, canoeing and kayaking, rock climbing and more. We also provide outdoor team building experiences, so get in touch today to start building your…
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46 reviewsAmbleside
Road biking is quite a thing here in the Lake District, but the undulating landscape can be off-putting for some. We know the roads and terrain here very well and can formulate routes to suit your aspirations.
Various Locations in the Lakes
Mere Mountains is a long standing local provider of activities in Cumbria and the South Lakes. Whether you are looking for your family, school, youth group or friends we provide high quality outdoor experiences to suit almost anyone. Our Land Based…
Hawkshead, Lake Windermere
Adjacent to our clay pigeon shooting site, nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate on the shores of Windermere, is where our archery and axe throwing adventures takes place. Enjoyed as individual experiences or bookable together with the chance…
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334 reviewsWe offer a variety of Bushcraft experiences that will delight and inspire the youngest to the oldest adventurer. With survival at its core, we explore this ancient art and follow in the footsteps of our ancestors.
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458 reviewsReceive all the latest news, special offers and information from the Lake District, Cumbria
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