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From ‘good walks spoilt’ to full-on iron man challenges, there’s no shortage of sporting activities in the Lake District, Cumbria. Gentler pursuits include golf and archery; should you want to ramp up the adrenaline charge you can get up on a horse and spot your targets with paintballing; and if you really want to test your endurance, you can sign up to one of Cumbria’s many competitive races held throughout the year, in the water, on a bike or a good old-fashioned run.
If you are looking for something exciting and adventurous to do whilst in the Lake District then…
Carus Green Golf Club is based on the edge of the English Lake District and has become popular due…
Silloth on Solway Golf Club is a beautiful links golf course situated on the shores of the Solway…
A fantastic, adventurous canyoning experience. Slides, jumps and scrambling in the water - this one…
Challenge yourself - have a go at Rock Climbing. The Lake District is famous for its climbing,…
Golf Lake District is a new Golf tourism business that is promoting Golf courses and Hotels in the…
Newlands Adventure Centre is Keswick's largest provider of outdoor activities and the UK's longest…
Big abseils/ziplines down waterfalls, sliding down natural water shoots and scrambling down the…
We offer a range of private group experiences near Windermere, including ghyll scrambling,…
We offer a range of private group experiences near Ambleside, including ghyll scrambling,…
Stickle Ghyll is a fantastic ascent of a gorge in the Langdale valley. The location is stunning and…
Enjoy a guided tour around the magnificent Coniston Water and immerse yourself in its stunning…
If you can't decide which one of our kick ass experiences to choose, don't, and just do them all!…
Casterton Golf Course activities: Golf, Short Course Golf, Footgolf, Rugby Golf, Golf Driving…
Adjacent to our clay pigeon shooting site, nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate on the shores…
Join Green Man Survival in our private woodland on the shores of Windermere to discover the ancient…
We offer a variety of Bushcraft experiences that will delight and inspire the youngest to the…
Wide range of activities including Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Go-Karting, Archery, Clay Pigeon…
Come and try clay pigeon shooting at either our site near Windermere or Kirkby Lonsdale. Our…
Join Green Man Survival in our private woodland on the shores of Windermere to discover the ancient…
Road biking is quite a thing here in the Lake District, but the undulating landscape can be…
Mere Mountains is a long standing local provider of activities in Cumbria and the South Lakes. …
Explore one of the Lake District’s famous lakes, Coniston Water, and see the magnificent scenery…
Archery 8yrs+ Axe throwing 12yrs+ and Crossbow 12yrs+. Book as single activities or as part of our…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Various Locations in the Lakes
If you are looking for something exciting and adventurous to do whilst in the Lake District then Canyoning is the answer! Canyoning is a really good choice if you enjoy being in water and are looking for an adrenaline rush. You will be in a mountain…
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1051 reviewsKendal
Carus Green Golf Club is based on the edge of the English Lake District and has become popular due to it’s PGA Golf Course and other fantastic features.
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…
Coniston
A fantastic, adventurous canyoning experience. Slides, jumps and scrambling in the water - this one has it all for an adrenaline based 2-3 hours! You must be confident and comfortable in water and being submerged in it. Suitable for adults and…
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1028 reviewsChallenge yourself - have a go at Rock Climbing. The Lake District is famous for its climbing, offering a huge variety of options to suit everyone. Whatever your level, our qualified and experienced instructors will be there to coach you and show…
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456 reviewsMilnthorpe
Golf Lake District is a new Golf tourism business that is promoting Golf courses and Hotels in the Cumbria area. Tailor made packages will be put in place for all customers so they can enjoy Cumbria Golf to its full potential. Our knowledgeable…
Keswick
Newlands Adventure Centre is Keswick's largest provider of outdoor activities and the UK's longest established outdoor activity centre. With some of the best facilities in the Lake District and located in a truly beautiful and unique environment, we…
Central Lakes
Big abseils/ziplines down waterfalls, sliding down natural water shoots and scrambling down the gorge . A fantastic day out if you want to test yourself and have an active/adventurous time too! Adults only and you must be fit and comfortable with…
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1051 reviewsWe offer a range of private group experiences near Windermere, including ghyll scrambling, canyoning, canoeing and kayaking, rock climbing and more. We also provide outdoor team building experiences, so get in touch today to start building your…
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46 reviewsWe offer a range of private group experiences near Ambleside, including ghyll scrambling, canyoning, canoeing and kayaking, rock climbing and more. We also provide outdoor team building experiences, so get in touch today to start building your…
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46 reviewsLangdale
Stickle Ghyll is a fantastic ascent of a gorge in the Langdale valley. The location is stunning and parking is plentiful. If you are in the National Trust the parking is free, otherwise expect to pay. There are toilet blocks in the car park and two…
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1051 reviewsConiston
Enjoy a guided tour around the magnificent Coniston Water and immerse yourself in its stunning mountain scenery. We’ll make a stop on the lake shore and our expert instructors will teach you the fundamentals of bushcraft.
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456 reviewsWindermere
If you can't decide which one of our kick ass experiences to choose, don't, and just do them all! This experience includes fire lighting using natural materials and sparks along with how to build a shelter with materials provided by nature in our…
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54 reviewsCasterton
Casterton Golf Course activities: Golf, Short Course Golf, Footgolf, Rugby Golf, Golf Driving Range, Café and Golf Shop. Activities suitable for all beginners and experienced players, family groups welcome.
Hawkshead, Lake Windermere
Adjacent to our clay pigeon shooting site, nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate on the shores of Windermere, is where our archery and axe throwing adventures takes place. Enjoyed as individual experiences or bookable together with the chance…
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328 reviewsWindermere
Join Green Man Survival in our private woodland on the shores of Windermere to discover the ancient art of archery. We will learn a little about the history of this primitive skill and have the chance to experience how tricky it must have been for…
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54 reviewsWe offer a variety of Bushcraft experiences that will delight and inspire the youngest to the oldest adventurer. With survival at its core, we explore this ancient art and follow in the footsteps of our ancestors.
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456 reviewsTroutbeck, Penrith
Wide range of activities including Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Go-Karting, Archery, Clay Pigeon Shooting and Stalwart Army truck, Paintballing, Air Rifles and many more!
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526 reviewsWindermere 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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1100 reviewsWindermere
Join Green Man Survival in our private woodland on the shores of Windermere to discover the ancient art of archery. We will learn a little about the history of this primitive skill and have the chance to experience how tricky it must have been for…
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