On water...

The Lake District, Cumbria offers a huge variety of watersports, from canoeing and sailing to diving and ghyll scrambling, your choice of water based activities is limitless 

The Lake District, Cumbria is one of the finest places in the UK to launch a boat and it has it all; lakes, rivers, and coast so there is something for everyone whether you're

looking for some challenging white water paddling or just want to enjoy the peace and tranquillity.

Want to get more involved in Cumbria's world famous landscape? Explore the hidden side of the lakes and tarns by getting in the water and trying wild swimming or diving. If you're looking for more of an adrenalin rush take on the mountain streams and have a go at ghyll scrambling!

 

On water in the Lake District, Cumbria

Canoeing

See a different side of the Lakes and explore by paddle!
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providers
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Kayaking

Rivers, rapids and coast - the Lake District is perfect for an on water adrenalin rush!
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Open water swimming

Immerse yourself in the very thing that makes the Lake District famous and have a go at open water swimming.
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providers

 

Gorge Walking  

Test your nerves and get a stunning perspective on the Lake District and Cumbria's famous landscapes!
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Sailing & boat hire

Hire a boat and experience the tranquility of the Lake District and Cumbria.
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sailing providers

 

Waterskiing and Windsurfing

Explore the lakes of Cumbria on skis or surfboard!
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windsurfing

 
 

Useful links

The Countryside Code
Helping everyone to respect, protect and enjoy our countryside.
countryside code
Love your Lakes

Do your bit to protect the water quality of the lakes you love!
love your lakes

British Canoe Union
The lead organisation for canoeing and kayaking in the UK.
British Canoe Union
Lake District National Park Authority
Lake user guides and byelaws.
LDNPA

Find a leisure activity

Leisure activities

Looking for a more gentle day out?
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Email a provider
Contact activity providers to check availability.
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Group activities

Looking for something different for a team building day, stag or hen party or just a good day out with friends.
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Outdoor Pursuits
Fancy a bit of fishing, clay pigeon shooting or horse riding?
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activity enquiry

Interested in doing an activity.  Contact an activity provider to check availability during your stay.

make enquiry

 

open water swimming

Order the new open water swimming leaflet and get a new perspective on the Lake District's famous landscapes.

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protect our freshwaters

Love your lakes

Help look after the lakes you love.
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