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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.
Our reality-based 2 day survival training course will give you the skills to be self-sufficient in…
Enjoy cruising aboard 1920's launches with solar-electric power. A unique and environmentally…
The sport of rock climbing was essentially born here in Lake District and there is now a rich…
A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking…
Totally unique to Lakeland Ascents and not found anywhere else in the Lakes, or the UK for that…
Fast and exciting, Canoe Sailing is a great sport to experience! Yes, you can: Users of Mobility…
If you have a head for heights or wish to take yourself out of your comfort zone, why not challenge…
Built in a historic nineteenth century dock, the museum is home to a wealth of objects on the…
Enjoy a beautiful 14 mile return journey as well as a delicious cream tea at Dalegarth Café in the…
Golf Lake District is a new Golf tourism business that is promoting Golf courses and Hotels in the…
Ranging from small groups in steep wet gorges involving roped ascents, to the fun of group set…
The Swallows and Amazons app is your guide to the places that inspired the legendary book series…
Home to the Hasell family since 1679, visitors to Dalemain will discover a fascinating combination…
This private 4×4 driving experience offers a wide variety of vantage points including, lakes,…
Have you ever wanted to climb the highest mountain in the UK or maybe take on a mountain horseshoe…
Join Green Man Survival in our private woodland on the shores of Windermere to discover the ancient…
The ultimate animal experience for anyone over the age of 8 years that you will never forget! This…
Carus Green Golf Club is based on the edge of the English Lake District and has become popular due…
Abseiling is a classic outdoor adventure challenge, which anyone can enjoy. You don’t need…
Family-friendly park with green lawns sloping down to the lakeshore. Just the place to enjoy access…
Discover the secret places of the Lake District only accessible by kayak, just waiting for you to…
Develop outdoor skills with us - we offer abseiling and navigation courses in Langdale, Coniston…
Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in…
Welcome to Lakeland's oldest, longest and most scenic railway! La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Kendal
Photography tours and workshops under the guidance of Amy Bateman, British Life Photographer of the Year and Forty Farms Creator. Enjoy photographing Lakeland Farm life and subjects ordinarily out of reach.
Consiton
Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting the Herdwicks!
Saddle Skedaddle is the world’s leading independent cycling holiday specialist, with over 200 cycling holidays across the globe (including right here in the Lake District too!)
Hawkshead, Lake Windermere
This experience combines two of our most popular, all-year round, activities. We’ve listened to guest feedback and put together a 2-hour activity that combines 4x4 off-road driving with a mini bushcraft experience.
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331 reviewsConiston
Do you want to learn what to do when the mist comes down and how to accurately take and follow a compass bearing? Come on our intermediate navigation course to find out.
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77 reviewsNewby Bridge
Anyone Can is an inclusive adventure company. We welcome those with additional needs and those without. We have a wide range of adaptive and inclusive equipment to make adventures possible for our clients. Activities include accessible Canoeing,…
Windermere
Charter a skippered yacht for a two hour sailing experience for up to four people.
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169 reviewsTake on some of the Lake District’s most notorious mountain roads on this challenging route - perfect for road cyclists eager to push boundaries and conquer iconic climbs. The journey starts in Yorkshire, where you’ll take on some of this regions…
Kendal
A stunning Elizabethan mansion with spectacular interiors and impressive collections of antiques. Also home to the world's oldest topiary gardens, designed by Guillaume Beaumont, retain many original features. Cafe, Gift Shop and Plant Centre.
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706 reviewsGraythwaite
We may be biased but genuinely believe we run watersports from one of the best locations in the Lake District; Grubbins Point on Windermere. From this sheltered bay on the southwest shore, we offer both instructed lessons and paddleboard hire.…
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331 reviewsWindermere
Join Green Man Survival for our most in depth and demanding survival challenge. You will spend 72 hours surviving in our private woodland learning a wealth of skills and knowledge that will enable you to thrive in this stunning habitat.
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54 reviewsWindermere
Canoe, Paddleboard, Kayaking in Windermere, Lake District. Tailored made courses from sea to surf, lakes to rivers, adults to children.
Coniston
There's something for everyone at Coniston Boating Centre, both on and off the water. You can hire motor boats, rowing boats, sailing dinghies, canoes and paddleboards to explore the lake in a style that suits you. We have a wheelchair-accessible…
Ambleside
Rothay Park is a popular park situated in the centre of Ambleside, it is surrounded by a dramatic landscape and offers a gateway to some of the most beautiful fells in the Lake District.
AMBLESIDE
The Waterhead area is just a short walk from the centre of town. This is the start of Windermere – England’s longest lake. At Waterhead there is a pier where you can take a boat trip around England’s most famous lake or hop off at Bowness for the…
Rowrah
Situated on the western coast in the rural village of Rowrah, our beer is brewed with quality and consistency championing the highest quality of malts, whole cone hops and Lake District water, our in house yeast strain derived from traditional…
Cumbria
Early 13thC castle, formidable barrier for Scots invaders, restored by the indomitable Lady Anne Clifford.
Wicham, MILLOM
A beautiful golden sandy beach stretching for around 3 miles. Park at the car park and stroll along the sands. Toilets and a cafe available in the car park.
Windermere
Boat Hire and Kayaking at Brockhole Visitor Centre on the shore of Windermere
Hawkshead, Ambleside
Situated in the quaint Lake District Village of Hawkshead, the boys Grammar School gives insight into school life ever since it opened in 1585. William Wordsworth also attended the school from age 9 to 17 with his brothers.
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