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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.
Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in…
Nestled between Windermere and Coniston, in the heart of the Lake District. Our hub in Grizedale…
Join us on our unique minibus tours and discover spectacular scenery, breathtaking views and…
There is gorge scrambling, there is canyoning, then there is The Esk Gorge. A mega place with…
Rock climbing has increased in popularity recently, particularly since its introduction at the…
We offer a range of private group experiences near Ambleside, including ghyll scrambling,…
Activities in Lakeland take the hassle out of arranging activities and events in the Lake District.…
Experience canoeing on one of the Lake Districts most remote and impressive lakes and take a…
Cartmel Racecourse is a truly unique location - home to Summer Jump horseracing with added delights…
Lakeland Segway is the best place to Segway in the Lakes. Offering guided Segway tours around the…
Derwent Water Marina is situated in the peaceful and sheltered northwest corner of the lake in the…
We offer a range of private group experiences throughout the Lake District National Park, including…
Abbot Hall is one of Britain’s preeminent small art galleries, set in a Grade I listed Georgian…
Ghyll Scrambling, or Gorge Scrambling, is the ultimate all-weather experience! Come and get wet and…
Fancy feeling the freedom of abseiling down a cliff or off a railway viaduct? If you enjoy high…
Wide range of activities including Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Go-Karting, Archery, Clay Pigeon…
This experience combines two of our most popular, all-year round, activities. We’ve listened to…
Visit Carlisle Cathedral, centrally located in the heart of the city. Whether for worship, events,…
We are delighted to announce that we are now offering Cycle Hire from the beautiful surroundings of…
The myriad of slate quarries, including the famous Catherdral Cavern close to Coniston provide a…
A relaxed and easy walking tour around the heart of the historic city of Carlisle. Discover some…
There’s something quite special about being on England’s largest lake, and to see the surrounding…
Whether you see yourself as an aviation enthusiast or simply a curious explorer, Solway Aviation…
If you enjoy high level excitements then why not step boldly over the edge of a near-vertical rock…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Cumbria
Tackle a sightseeing tour or cycle across the country from coast to coast, exploring Britain along the best roads and bridleways. Whether you’re a lone cyclist looking to really travel or a family eager to get out into the countryside together,…
Windermere
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 reviewsKendal
A Social Enterprise play centre in Kendal to providing somewhere for younger children and parents to play and socialise.
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38 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…
Big dog friendly hiking guidebooks, guided walks and fun map reading skills days in the Lake District
Penrith
We are delighted to announce that we are now offering Cycle Hire from the beautiful surroundings of Lowther Castle. The venture coincides with the launch on the Lowther Estate of a network of dedicated cycling and walking trails. This will enable…
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113 reviewsAmbleside
Beatrix Potter's iconic house, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage garden. Her paintings of the House and garden were used to illustrate many of her tales.
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 canoe hire. Journeying…
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334 reviewsVictoria St, Windermere
Kankku has specially prepared 4x4 vehicles that you drive on rough and rocky scenic trails through the Lake District National Park. A Kankku day is really special because it is a genuine off road driving experience rather than driving on a contrived…
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445 reviewsKentmere
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.
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…
Cartmel
Cartmel Racecourse is a truly unique location - home to Summer Jump horseracing with added delights of the funfair, local food & drink vendors, music events and family fun days! Enjoy a thrilling day out for all the family, it's the perfect Summer…
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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1043 reviewsSedgwick, Kendal
We offer a variety of activities on site, all included under one entrance fee, we have a variety of farm animals, outdoor play area, and lots more fun for all the family. We have regular meet the animals activities and tractor rides through out the…
Langdale
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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1055 reviewsUlverston
Our famous glass blowing experiences are back. Experience first-hand and close up, the extreme temperatures required to transform sand into glass and learn some of the 2000 year old skills first developed by the ancient Romans. During this…
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216 reviewsCumbria
As well as beautiful scenery, the Lake District is also famous for its associations with a large number of poets, novelists and essayists. This lovely, 36-mile walk takes you through some of the Lake District’s best-loved areas, visiting many of the…
Kendal
Kendal Museum is one of the oldest museums in the UK, founded in 1796 by William Todhunter. The Museum has a long history in Kendal Town and has occupied various sites but has been at its current location (previously a wool warehouse) since 1913.
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143 reviewsKeswick
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…
Newby Bridge
Paddle Windermere to a remote shore, light fire and cook on open fire. We are an inclusive company and welcome people of all abilities.
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