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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.
This experience will take you into an area of Foulshaw Moss not open to the general public. It's…
We specialise in running relaxed sessions in a fun and informative environment. Following an…
Explore the National Park’s lesser visited places on this gentle self-guided holiday, perfect for…
Visitor centre with interactive exhibitions, Mawson gardens, adventure playground, shop and…
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and…
A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award-winning Lowther…
We offer a wide range of land and water based activities in the Lake District including RYA sailing…
Get your hands and feet on the rock and climb your way to the top of a rock climbing route in the…
For a fun and accessible adrenaline hit, stepping out over a 150ft drop is hard to beat! We offer…
Glide silently along the river and past the steam trains at the speed of paddle as we head south…
A one day introduction to navigation and map reading suitable for beginners. If you have never…
E-bike hire covering the Morecambe Bay and South Lakes area. A brand-new way to explore the…
Fast and exciting, Canoe Sailing is a great sport to experience! Yes, you can: Users of Mobility…
Travel in style with your own private driver to visit four of the best country pubs that surround…
The ultimate horse riding experience in the stunning Cumbria. We are UK's only specialised heavy…
There’s something quite special about being on England’s largest lake, and to see the surrounding…
Hear about Carlisle Luguvalium, the Wall fort Uxcellodunum then, off to visit our fabulous Wall as…
A unique combination of interrelated stories and a fascinating visitor experience. Over 100 years…
Discover the secret places of the Lake District only accessible by kayak, just waiting for you to…
We may be biased but genuinely believe we run watersports from one of the best locations in the…
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
Road biking is quite a thing here in the Lake District, but the undulating landscape can be…
With beautiful, dramatic scenery that lends itself to days spent hiking amongst the Lakeland fells,…
Imagine leaving the heart of Whitehaven's historic port and being taken back in time to an exotic…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle
There is no doubt that a visit to the award winning Walby Farm Park is the place to be for bucket loads of fun inside and out! With activities galore, delicious homemade food, a bit of retail therapy in the gift shop, and – best of all – the chance…
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522 reviewsHawkshead, Lake Windermere
With stunning views of Lake Windermere on the private Graythwaite Estate, our course is a real gem taking in the natural landscape with instruction delivered by our qualified team. We’re stoked to teach first time drivers and improve the skills of…
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334 reviewsUlverston
Swarthmoor Hall is a 17th century, Grade II* listed country house. It is known as the cradle of Quakerism as the movement was founded here almost 400 years ago. Visitors can relax in our cosy cafe or browse for something special in our gift shop.…
The Lake District is one of the best places you can visit for Stargazing and is listed in the top 5% of the darkest places in Britain. On a clear evening, we are able to see thousands of stars and constellations including the spectacular Milky Way.
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458 reviewsOxenholme Road, Kendal
Walkers, cyclists, trekkers and mountaineers have trusted Cicerone for nearly fifty years to ensure they have a great time on the hill, trek, walk or ride.
Boot, Holmrook
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations. This charming site embodies the Lake District’s heritage. It is the last remaining working water-powered corn mill in the Lake District.
Troutbeck, Penrith
Rookin House offers a 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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528 reviewsBampton, Haweswater
A rugged Lake District landscape where nature restoration works alongside hill farming, to benefit wildlife, water and people.
ULVERSTON
Fast and exciting, Canoe Sailing is a great sport to experience!
Yes, you can: Users of Mobility aids, anyone who can sit with support, wheelchair users, unsure or low confidence walkers, visually impaired people, people with auditory impairments,…
Newby 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,…
Keswick
Hire a rowing or motor boat and explore Derwentwater and its islands under your own steam. No boating experience is necessary as we provide full safety instruction and life jackets for everyone on board. Keswick Launch also offers 50-minute cruises…
AMBLESIDE
Helm Crag is a famous fells in the central Lake District situated to the north of Grasmere. It sits prominently at the end of a ridge, easily seen from the village of Grasmere. One of the Wainwright's and one of the most recognised hills in the Lake…
Ambleside
This is closely related to Gorge scrambling only this time we are heading downsteam. More jumping into crystal clear pools of deep water, sliding into pools, wild swimming, and scrambling - all in the most beautiful of settings.
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.
Eskdale
There is gorge scrambling, there is canyoning, then there is The Esk Gorge. A mega place with massive jumps into crystal clear waters. The pools are deep and big offering lots of swimming and scrambling along the rocky edges too.
Coniston
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and memorabilia. The 250-acre estate comprises 8 unique gardens, ancient woodland, high moors and meadows.
Consiton
Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting the Herdwicks!
Kendal
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.
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!)
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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Cumbria Tourism, Windermere Road, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PL