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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.
Lakeland Segway is the best place to Segway in the Lakes. Offering guided Segway tours around the…
An interactive world of optical illusions including illusion rooms, holograms and interactive…
Archery 8yrs+ Axe throwing 12yrs+ and Crossbow 12yrs+. Book as single activities or as part of our…
Let us take you on one of our favourite walks, an off-the-beaten-track route far from the crowds…
A climbing session on a mountain crag or rocky outcrop is one way to keep fit, and challenge…
We may be biased but genuinely believe we run watersports from one of the best locations in the…
This is a three day training event starting from Butarlyp Youth Hostel Grasmere, and partly on the…
If you enjoy high level excitements then why not step boldly over the edge of a near-vertical rock…
We train people to undertake expeditions, and also run expeditions across the UK, but mostly in the…
More Than Mountains was set up over twelve years ago to share our passion for exploring the hills…
The more popular mountains can become busy during holiday periods, so why not avoid the crowds by…
Following secret ravines by scrambling up waterfalls, boulder hopping along the streambed and…
Our Escape Rooms are an indoor activity for 2-6 people of all ages. Work together to find clues,…
Ghyll scrambling is basically ascending a ghyll (a mountain stream). We have multiple stunning…
Activities in Lakeland take the hassle out of arranging activities and events in the Lake District.…
A visit to Dove Cottage today transports you back to this remarkable period of ‘plain living and…
Wide range of activities including Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Go-Karting, Archery, Clay Pigeon…
Hire a rowing or motor boat and explore Derwentwater and its islands under your own steam. No…
Join us on one of our favourite forest wanders exploring Chapel House, certainly one of the best…
Discover the secret places of the Lake District only accessible by kayak, just waiting for you to…
This experience is all about learning the ropes, stick and flappy bits with straight-up language…
Beatrix Potter's iconic house, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage garden.…
This is the ideal activity for groups of 8 or more who want to challenge both their mind and body.…
Kankku has specially prepared 4x4 vehicles that you drive on rough and rocky scenic trails through…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Windermere
Canoe, Paddleboard, Kayaking in Windermere, Lake District. Tailored made courses from sea to surf, lakes to rivers, adults to children.
Kirkby Lonsdale
Abseiling is a classic outdoor adventure challenge, which anyone can enjoy. You don’t need experience to enter this vertical world, just a desire to overcome a natural fear of heights and a “give it a go” attitude. The feeling of achievement when…
Kirkby Stephen
Package Holidays and Support Services for Wainwright's Coast to Coast Path plus bespoke Coast to Coast Cycle Routes and Packages from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay.
Bowness-on-Windermere
A magical indoor attraction that brings to life all 23 Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit tales. Meet all your favourite characters and find out more about Beatrix Potter herself.
Carlisle
Standing proudly in the city it has dominated for nine centuries, Carlisle Castle remained a working fortress until well within living memory. Today's highlights include the Prisoners' beautiful carvings, the exhibition and wall walk.
Ambleside
The Lake District is home to some of the most amazing Gravel Biking routes in England, with world class scenery coming as standard. We know loads of great routes throughout the district and to suit all abilities and expectations. This makes us well…
Ambleside
Whether you’re a complete beginner, indoor climber, or competent trad climber, we can tailor the day/session to suit you. We typically use easy to access climbing venues and also provide all technical and safety equipment.
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…
Give something back to nature and the Lake District and take part in a Wild Work Day with Cumbria Wildlife Trust. Wild Word Days are a great way to bring people together and improve everyone’s wellbeing, as well as giving back to nature.
Silloth
Silloth on Solway Golf Club is a beautiful links golf course situated on the shores of the Solway Firth in North West Cumbria. Silloth is highly rated and is listed in the top 50 golf courses in Britain and Ireland. The course is a traditional…
Lakeside
Steam from the lake shore of Windermere along the heritage track to Haverthwaite Station, where you can visit the station tea room, gift shop, woodland playground, picnic area and engine shed. Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from…
Windermere or Kirkby Lonsdale
Come and try clay pigeon shooting at either our site near Windermere or Kirkby Lonsdale. Our recommended age is from 12 upwards. With no experience required and a guarantee that we will get you hitting clays. All sessions are run by our instructors…
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1105 reviewsA591, Windermere
Treetop Lake District is home to award-winning high ropes adventures, Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets. If you’re looking for an unforgettable day out with friends or family, there is an outdoor adventure for everyone.
Kentmere
Long House Studios is a small, friendly, independent art school offering intensive and immersive Art Courses for adults and young people. Courses run for 3-5 days in the beautiful Kentmere valley.
Whicham, Valley, Millom
The ultimate horse riding experience in the stunning Cumbria. We are UK's only specialised heavy horse riding establishment! We are a small, professional, family run Equestrian Centre unique in the use of our magnificent heavy horse breeds.
Windermere
Travel in style with your own private driver to visit four of the best country pubs that surround Lake Windermere.
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170 reviewsKendal
Love being outdoors? Want to learn more about the natural world, get better at spotting wildlife or just have a walk with a difference? NaturesGems offer guided nature walks, with local experts, whether you’ve just a few hours or a whole day.
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23 reviewsExplore nature’s playground and marvel at the stunning scenery on offer. Take the plunge into crystal clear pools and scramble your way up numerous rocky scrambles and waterfalls.
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458 reviewsAt Cumbria Wildlife Trust our staff are connecting people to nature with the aim of improving our health through Wild Wellbeing Days. The days focus on the 5 Ways of Wellbeing: Connect, Give, Learn, Be Active and Take Notice –designed to improve…
Kentmere
Discover our immersive and transformative courses, which run for between 2 to 5 days, all centred on the art of drawing from observation. It's a journey of self-expression and visual communication, making the world's true beauty come alive.
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