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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.
Specialist bike hire for everyone from 3 great locations around Lake Windermere. Electric bikes.…
Our cycling holidays are a unique way to discover Cumbria. Designed with the thoughtful traveller…
More Than Mountains was set up over twelve years ago to share our passion for exploring the hills…
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
This private 4×4 driving experience offers a wide variety of vantage points including, lakes,…
A fascinating historic house where the elegance and loveliness of the Victorian era combine with…
An unrivalled range of 1,2 and 3 day courses in the Arts, Crafts, Heritage skills, Baking,…
Stickle Ghyll is a fantastic ascent of a gorge in the Langdale valley. The location is stunning and…
Historic house and gardens based on a medieval pele towers with substantial 17th, 18th and 19thC…
Green Man Survival provides survival and bushcraft training and experiences in the Lake District…
Learn the skills to undertake canoe expeditions including paddling skills and wild camping skills.…
Parkland and Gothic Revival castle sitting on the west shore of Windermere providing an impressive…
Whether you see yourself as an aviation enthusiast or simply a curious explorer, Solway Aviation…
A full day's experience learning the key skills of bushcraft and survival with our expert…
Explore nature’s playground and marvel at the stunning scenery on offer. Take the plunge into…
Experience the exhilaration of this wet and wild adventure in the remote Western Lake District. …
Adventure in the High trees! Treetop Nets offers an amazing new way to play high up in the tree…
With beautiful, dramatic scenery that lends itself to days spent hiking amongst the Lakeland fells,…
Reconnect with nature, reconnect with yourself. Lakeland Wellbeing offers a range of relaxing and…
Derwent Water Marina is situated in the peaceful and sheltered northwest corner of the lake in the…
If you enjoy high level excitements then why not step boldly over the edge of a near-vertical rock…
We train people to undertake expeditions, and also run expeditions across the UK, but mostly in the…
Award winning family attraction on historic Maryport harbourside. All day tickets for 70+ displays…
Nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate, 5,000 acres of managed woodland, parkland and lake…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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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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167 reviewsHawkshead, 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 reviewsKeswick
Sun, Wind or Rain this is the favourite activity for visitors to Newlands. Ghyll Scrambling is a wet decent of a Lakeland mountain stream, We are based just twenty minutes walk away from the top of the ghyll which means the only thing getting soaked…
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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1053 reviewsVarious Locations in the Lakes
Ghyll scrambling is basically ascending a ghyll (a mountain stream). We have multiple stunning locations in the Lake District, and your experience can include climbing waterfalls, scrambling up rocks in the stream and jumping into it. Suitable for…
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1053 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 reviewsBraithwaite, Keswick
Reconnect with nature, reconnect with yourself. Lakeland Wellbeing offers a range of relaxing and mindful activities & retreats to connect you with nature and our beautiful and ancient Lakeland Landscape. Forest bathing, mindfulness, foraging, full…
Coniston
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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458 reviewsFocussed coaching to develop advanced skills for river expeditions. This weekend will enable participants to develop, improve and refine more advanced paddling skills in order to undertake expeditions on grade 2 and 3 rivers.
Canyoning is like Ghyll Scrambling, but on steroids! Join us as we journey down an atmospheric canyon in the heart of the Lake District. Abseil down waterfalls - test your nerve on big committing jumps - enjoy epic slides and zip-lines. This is…
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1043 reviewsLangdale
The abseil is around 100-120 feet and you also get to have an explore around Hodge Close Quarry. It's a fascinating site to look around. Be prepared for a short, steep walk out the quarry on loose rock. There is a limited free parking area right…
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1053 reviewsWindermere
Nestled in the heart of the Lake District National Park, Bowness-on-Windermere is a picturesque village buzzing with tourism. The star attraction is undoubtedly Bowness Pier, the central hub for cruises on England's largest lake, Windermere.
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4507 reviewsWINDERMERE
A short walk from the centre of Bowness is Cockshot Point on the lake shore. It’s the perfect place for a family picnic and a paddle in the lake.
The sport of rock climbing was essentially born here, and the Lake District has a rich heritage of climbing throughout the fells. We have developed a range of venues that make it easier to access rock climbing for people with additional needs.
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…
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.
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…
Hire an electric bike today and explore Morecambe Bay’s stunning landscape – let your bike take the strain and supercharge your legs!
AMBLESIDE
Offering superb Lake Views, large open green space, picnic tables and parking nearby, Borans Park also has the remains of a Roman road leading to the ruin of the Galava Roman fort. Head down to the lake shore for the perfect picnic spot.
Cumbria
Early 13thC castle, formidable barrier for Scots invaders, restored by the indomitable Lady Anne Clifford.
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