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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.
Saddle Skedaddle is the world’s leading independent cycling holiday specialist, with over 200…
Visitor centre with interactive exhibitions, Mawson gardens, adventure playground, shop and…
Fun filled, adrenalin pumping adventure in the stunning Lake District. Lakes Laser Tag is a fun…
Our cycling holidays are a unique way to discover Cumbria. Designed with the thoughtful traveller…
Join us on our unique minibus tours and discover spectacular scenery, breathtaking views and…
Discover the secret places of the Lake District only accessible by kayak, just waiting for you to…
Founded in 1996, Contours Holidays specialises in organising self-guided walking, trail running and…
Home to the Hasell family since 1679, visitors to Dalemain will discover a fascinating combination…
Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon is home to interactive science, games…
Rock climbing has increased in popularity recently, particularly since its introduction at the…
Get your hands and feet on the rock and climb your way to the top of a rock climbing route in the…
Opening for the 2024 season, new E-bike hire service - we are trialling a new active travel hub at…
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats,…
Our reality-based 2 day survival training course will give you the skills to be self-sufficient in…
Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from Haverthwaite to Lakeside via the Leven valley.…
To be able to walk the track taken by the miners of old, to explore the hidden gems beneath our…
Derwent Water Marina is situated in the peaceful and sheltered northwest corner of the lake in the…
Escape the crowds and explore Lake Windermere at your own pace! Choose your adventure with…
Fast and exciting, Canoe Sailing is a great sport to experience! Yes, you can: Users of Mobility…
Adventure in the High trees! Treetop Nets offers an amazing new way to play high up in the tree…
The Swallows and Amazons app is your guide to the places that inspired the legendary book series…
For a special Lake District experience, enjoy a trip on a fully restored wooden heritage boat from…
A fantastic, adventurous canyoning experience. Slides, jumps and scrambling in the water - this one…
Explore one of the Lake District’s famous lakes, Coniston Water, and see the magnificent scenery…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Windermere
Specialist bike hire for everyone from 3 great locations around Lake Windermere. Electric bikes. Mountain bikes. Kid's bikes. Kid's seats and trailers. We have planned routes for you available as maps and downloads.
Oxenholme 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.
Newby Bridge
This experience is all about learning the ropes, stick and flappy bits with straight-up language and a hands-on approach you and your fellow crew will do the vast majority of the tasks that make the boat work.
Cartmel
Lakeland Segway is the best place to Segway in the Lakes. Offering guided Segway tours around the beautiful grounds that surround Cartmel Racecourse and The Holker Estate.
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770 reviewsKirkby Lonsdale
Caving is an adventure activity full of challenges and a real opportunity for a feeling of exploration. From simple passageways to great labyrinths. Your journey feels like you’re reaching into the bowels of the earth on a true adventure.
Totally unique to Lakeland Ascents and not found anywhere else in the Lakes, or the UK for that matter, the Lakeland Legend Challenge is a full-on day of 3 extreme adventure activities, all set around an atmospheric slate quarry close to Coniston.…
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1048 reviewsAmbleside
Following secret ravines by scrambling up waterfalls, boulder hopping along the streambed and taking every opportunity to jump into crystal clear plunge pools. This is next level fun and the bonus is this can be enjoyed just as much when it’s…
Nr Kendal
Full Day Adventure Days for Families and Groups. Two course home-cooked lunches available.
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66 reviewsKendal
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.
Newby Bridge
Join us at our secluded woodland camp on the shores of Windermere for a bushcraft brunch to die for, this is thriving not just surviving!
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54 reviewsA591, Windermere
Adventure in the High trees! Treetop Nets offers an amazing new way to play high up in the tree canopy. Featuring over 1500m2 of bouncy trampolines, aerial walkways, tunnels and slides. A great family day out suitable for ages 3yrs+.
Braithwaite, Keswick
Based at the head of England's best trail centre, the Altura trail in Whinlatter Forest, Keswick. A well stocked trail centre bike shop offering premium bike hire, fast repairs and premium road and mountain bike sales. We also offer guiding and…
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157 reviewsConishead Priory, Ulverston
Peaceful and inspiring Buddhist Temple, amazing Romantic Gothic mansion, relaxing café, gift shop and book store. Bring a picnic. Six minute woodland walk to beach.
Will you have the courage to lean back over the edge and abseil down a vertical wall of rock? Come and try abseiling in the Lake District with us. Don't worry - our expert, professional instructors will give you all the coaching and encouragement…
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1048 reviewsLocated at the tranquil southern end of Lake Windermere, Lakeside Pier offers a different pace of exploration in the Lake District. Board a Windermere Lake Cruise’s vessel and get treated to the finest views from the water.
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4511 reviewsExplore the National Park’s lesser visited places on this gentle self-guided holiday, perfect for those looking to travel with those who matter most. Based in Keswick and Ambleside, you’ll be ideally placed to see some of the region’s best loved…
Old Hutton, Kendal
We are an outdoor activity centre for the disabled and those with special needs, this includes Adults, Families, Schools and Groups. Everyone is welcome at Bendrigg. You will be celebrated not accommodated. Our vision is for an inclusive society…
Graythwaite
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 kayak hire. Journeying…
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336 reviewsConiston
Explore one of the Lake District’s famous lakes, Coniston Water, and see the magnificent scenery from a canoe. We'll tailor the day to suit you - whether it’s a fun day of games, exploring the lake and splashing with the whole family or a relaxing…
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461 reviewsUllswater
We all have our own personal Mount Everest, climbing is one way to conquer yours. Rock Climbing whether indoors or outdoors is a great group or family activity. With the opportunity for learning the basic skills and looking after each others safety…
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