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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
If you are looking to take your hill and mountain walking to the next level, this could be just…
To be able to walk the track taken by the miners of old, to explore the hidden gems beneath our…
Activities in Lakeland take the hassle out of arranging activities and events in the Lake District.…
There is gorge scrambling, there is canyoning, then there is The Esk Gorge. A mega place with…
Welcome to England's only true mountain forest. Whinlatter boasts unrivalled views across…
The perfect way to keep the kids (and adults) entertained all day whilst on a Lakeland…
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
Adventure in the High trees! Treetop Nets offers an amazing new way to play high up in the tree…
Newlands Adventure Centre is Keswick's largest provider of outdoor activities and the UK's longest…
For a fun and accessible adrenaline hit, stepping out over a 150ft drop is hard to beat! We offer…
Nestled between Windermere and Coniston, in the heart of the Lake District. Our hub in Grizedale…
Graythwaite Adventure are privileged to be able to offer this expedition training course for anyone…
Have you ever walked on thin air? Get your heart racing while experiencing breathtaking scenery…
A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking…
More Than Mountains was set up over twelve years ago to share our passion for exploring the hills…
Mere Mountains is a long standing local provider of activities in Cumbria and the South Lakes. …
Adrenaline filled adventure inside the belly of a Lake District mountain, ‘Climb the Mine’ is the…
Whether you’re a complete beginner, indoor climber, or competent trad climber, we can tailor the…
You’ve never experienced anything like this… Take on the UK’s original classic Via Ferrata against…
Anyone Can is an inclusive adventure company. We welcome those with additional needs and those…
Following secret ravines by scrambling up waterfalls, boulder hopping along the streambed and…
This is closely related to Gorge scrambling only this time we are heading downsteam. More jumping…
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation…
Green Man Survival provides survival and bushcraft training and experiences in the Lake District…
The Lake District is England’s Adventure playground
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Hawkshead, 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 reviewsEskdale
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.
Berrier
A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking control or just take in the views. Based at Berrier airstrip near Penrith/Ullswater/Keswick. Ideal gift or just to treat yourself.
Hawkshead, 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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331 reviewsBraithwaite, Keswick
Whinlatter Forest is home to the longest purpose-built mountain bike trail in the Lake District. At 19k long and rising to over 500m, the Altura Trail puts the mountain back into biking
Silloth
Silloth on Solway Golf Club is a beautiful links golf course situated on the shores of the Solway Firth in North West Cumbria. Silloth is highly rated and is listed in the top 50 golf courses in Britain and Ireland. The course is a traditional…
Bowness-on-Windermere
A one day introduction to navigation and map reading suitable for beginners. If you have never looked at a map or would like to learn more about planning and following a route using paths and tracks then this is the course for you.
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77 reviewsWindermere
Canoe, Paddleboard, Kayaking in Windermere, Lake District. Tailored made courses from sea to surf, lakes to rivers, adults to children.
Keswick
This one day introduction to map reading and navigation is suitable for anyone who would like to plan and follow a route from a map.
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77 reviewsThe Lake District is one of the UK’s premier MTB destinations – with a vast network of thrilling trails guaranteed to inspire even the most seasoned of bikers! This tour showcases Skedaddle’s ultimate collection of local trails and offers a…
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 reviewsBoot
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
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458 reviewsGrange-over-Sands
Unique, therapeutic & life-changing experiences for all animal lovers with the famous Black Horses of Cartmel.
Windermere
Boat Hire and Kayaking at Brockhole Visitor Centre on the shore of Windermere
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.
Coniston
There's something for everyone at Coniston Boating Centre, both on and off the water. You can hire motor boats, rowing boats, sailing dinghies, canoes and paddleboards to explore the lake in a style that suits you. We have a wheelchair-accessible…
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