outdoor events and challenges...

The Lake District, Cumbria is the country's biggest adventure playground and has an adrenaline fuelled calendar of inspirational outdoor events and exciting challenges every year - it's the perfect way to embrace your adventurous side and its all set against one of England's most spectacular backdrops.
 

Events and Challenges in the Lake District, Cumbria

The British Gas Great North Swim: 4 & 5 September 2010


 

The 2010 British Gas Great North Swim is now full with places selling out in just 6 weeks! 7,000 people will take part in the swim over two days in September. Some of the world's top swimmers will be joined by people of all ages and abilities to complete the one mile swim set in some of the most stunning scenery in the country.
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Ambleside Outdoor Festival: 16 -19 September 2010


A new outdoor festival celebrating the culture and natural beauty of Ambleside in the heart of the Lakes. With outdoor activities, guided rides and walks, exhibitions and films, and challenge events there is something for everyone.
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Kendal Mountain Festival: 18 - 21 November 2010

 

Kendal Mountain Festival is an internationally-known event attracting adventurers, climbers, film-makers and world-class lecturers from around the globe. A packed festival full of the very best films, speakers, books and exhibitions covering all aspects of mountain and adventure sports culture.
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Courses and Experiences

Want to try something new or develop your skills? The Lake District, Cumbria is the place to do it! Courses and experience breaks led by qualified, expert instuctors can help improve everything from climbing to mountain biking, of if you want to take up a completely new activity they can offer a brilliant introduction!
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Challenge events


2010 challenge events & sportives
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Cumbria training ground

Summer activities

Summer outdoor activity programmes for all the family.
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Pitch it


Camping, touring and holiday homes...
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