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Cumbria and the Lake District are England’s adventure playgrounds, with an almost inexhaustible list of activities to test your mind and muscle. From walking to abseiling, zorbing to kayaking, this is the place to be for an action-packed adventure holiday. We’ll cater not just to the adventure activities you want to do, but we can also show you a bunch of others that you didn’t realise you wanted to try!
Home to England’s highest mountain and its largest and deepest lakes, the Lake District’s unique landscape is the best natural outdoor terrain for all kinds of adventure activities of both the dry and wet kind. One moment you could be flying through the trees on a zipwire in Grizedale Forest, the next you’re trying to stay dry on a paddleboard on Lake Windermere. It’s just as easy to play a round of golf with a dramatic mountain backdrop as it is to wade into a fast-flowing stream for a spot of wild water fishing. And how about scaling some rocks…did you know that the Lake District, Cumbria was the birthplace of modern rock climbing?
Adventure Inspiration
Fun filled, adrenalin pumping adventure in the stunning Lake District. Lakes Laser Tag is a fun…
If you are looking to take your hill and mountain walking to the next level, this could be just…
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation…
Adrenaline filled adventure inside the belly of a Lake District mountain, ‘Climb the Mine’ is the…
A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking…
Welcome to England's only true mountain forest. Whinlatter boasts unrivalled views across…
Anyone Can is an inclusive adventure company. We welcome those with additional needs and those…
For a fun and accessible adrenaline hit, stepping out over a 150ft drop is hard to beat! We offer…
Following secret ravines by scrambling up waterfalls, boulder hopping along the streambed and…
Activities in Lakeland take the hassle out of arranging activities and events in the Lake District.…
Whether you’re a complete beginner, indoor climber, or competent trad climber, we can tailor the…
There is gorge scrambling, there is canyoning, then there is The Esk Gorge. A mega place with…
Have you ever walked on thin air? Get your heart racing while experiencing breathtaking scenery…
Graythwaite Adventure are privileged to be able to offer this expedition training course for anyone…
Nestled between Windermere and Coniston, in the heart of the Lake District. Our hub in Grizedale…
The perfect way to keep the kids (and adults) entertained all day whilst on a Lakeland…
More Than Mountains was set up over twelve years ago to share our passion for exploring the hills…
Newlands Adventure Centre is Keswick's largest provider of outdoor activities and the UK's longest…
Treetop Lake District is home to award-winning high ropes adventures, Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets…
This is closely related to Gorge scrambling only this time we are heading downsteam. More jumping…
Adventure in the High trees! Treetop Nets offers an amazing new way to play high up in the tree…
You’ve never experienced anything like this… Take on the UK’s original classic Via Ferrata against…
Mere Mountains is a long standing local provider of activities in Cumbria and the South Lakes. …
To be able to walk the track taken by the miners of old, to explore the hidden gems beneath our…
The Lake District is England’s Adventure playground
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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 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.
Ghyll Scrambling, or Gorge Scrambling, is the ultimate all-weather experience! Come and get wet and enjoy an atmospheric trip up a mountain river. Climb up waterfalls, scramble over rocks, jump into crystal clear plunge-pools, enjoy natural slides…
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1043 reviewsAppleby-in-Westmorland
A climbing session on a mountain crag or rocky outcrop is one way to keep fit, and challenge yourself. As you look at the rock face the height and apparent blankness of the rock is what first strikes you, but when you get up close you realise the…
The Swallows and Amazons app is your guide to the places that inspired the legendary book series written by Arthur Ransome. Navigate to the places that inspired the fictional locations, receive notifications about upcoming events, listen to extracts…
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 paddleboard hire.…
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331 reviewsConiston
The myriad of slate quarries, including the famous Catherdral Cavern close to Coniston provide a great venue to experience the thrill of abseiling. More Than Mountains only uses highly qualified and knowledgeable instrutors who are incredibly…
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77 reviewsGreat Langdale
Rock climbing has increased in popularity recently, particularly since its introduction at the Olympic Games. Langdale, close to Ambleside and Windermere is the perfect place to have your first experience of outdoor rock climbing. Not far from here…
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77 reviewsBorrowdale, Keswick
Rock climbing is one of the fastest growing sports and Borrowdale, close to Keswick is the perfect place to have your first experience of outdoor rock climbing as it is close to where some of the first ever rock climbs were completed. There are…
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77 reviewsAmbleside
For a fun and accessible adrenaline hit, stepping out over a 150ft drop is hard to beat! We offer abseiling throughout the Lake District, all venues are stunningly beautiful and offer different abseil lengths so we can pick a venue to suit you best.
Carnforth
Vertical Skills - Adventure Activity Provider; offering Canyoning, Ghyll scrambling, Climbing Abseiling, Caving and more. Memorable outdoor experiences for families, groups, schools, stag and hen and MOD.
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10 reviewsVarious Locations in the Lakes
Activities in Lakeland take the hassle out of arranging activities and events in the Lake District. With 20 years' experience of organising activity packages, breaks and events exclusively around the Lake District, we have the local knowledge to…
Hawkshead, Lake Windermere
Nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate, 5,000 acres of managed woodland, parkland and lake frontage, is our magical bushcraft base where we love to welcome those seeking a real outdoor experience. Our bushcraft experiences are relaxed, fun and…
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331 reviewsCarlisle
Hear about Carlisle Luguvalium, the Wall fort Uxcellodunum then, off to visit our fabulous Wall as you tour the north Cumbrian landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and enjoy wonderful scenery along the Wall route.
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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331 reviewsLyth Valley
Let us take you on one of our favourite walks, an off-the-beaten-track route far from the crowds that flock to the Lake District National Park.
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54 reviewsBorrowdale, Keswick
Adrenaline filled adventure inside the belly of a Lake District mountain, ‘Climb the Mine’ is the only one of its type in England.
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1710 reviewsKirkby Lonsdale
Abseiling is a classic outdoor adventure challenge, which anyone can enjoy. You don’t need experience to enter this vertical world, just a desire to overcome a natural fear of heights and a “give it a go” attitude. The feeling of achievement when…
Windermere 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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1103 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…
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