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
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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great north swim
Sailing
Take in the peace and traquility of the Lakes and enjoy an afternoon with just you, the boat and the wind.
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windsurfing
waterskiing
Ghyll scrambling
Experience the fells like never before and tackle the mountain streams. This is an adrenalin fuelled day out that's full of challenges!
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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!
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Marine and Coastguard Agency
Safety advice for marine and coastal activities.Marine and Coastguard Agency
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Cumbria Tourism Awards
British Gas Great North Swim, named 'Tourism Event of the Year 2010'
