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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.
A full day's experience learning the key skills of bushcraft and survival with our expert…
Let us take you on one of our favourite walks, an off-the-beaten-track route far from the crowds…
Green Man Survival provides survival and bushcraft training and experiences in the Lake District…
Long House Studios is a small, friendly, independent art school offering intensive and immersive…
Based at the head of England's best trail centre, the Altura trail in Whinlatter Forest, Keswick. A…
The UK’s most popular place to place adventure kicks off by heading into the Lake District –…
Enjoy a guided tour around the magnificent Coniston Water and immerse yourself in its stunning…
Join us for an evening of intrigue and opulence aboard the Orient Express! Our Murder Mystery…
Beatrix Potter's iconic house, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage garden.…
Totally unique to Lakeland Ascents and not found anywhere else in the Lakes, or the UK for that…
Enjoy intimate views and excellent photography opportunities of Badgers, from the comfort of the…
We all have our own personal Mount Everest, climbing is one way to conquer yours. Rock Climbing…
The Spa at Low Wood Bay will take you on a journey of indoor and outdoor thermal spaces, exquisite…
We are an established family business that specialises in canyoning and ghyll scrambling. We also…
This experience will take you into an area of Foulshaw Moss not open to the general public. It's…
A relaxed and easy walking tour around the heart of the historic city of Carlisle. Discover some…
Escape the crowds and explore Lake Windermere at your own pace! Choose your adventure with…
A magical indoor attraction that brings to life all 23 Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit tales. Meet…
Tackle a sightseeing tour or cycle across the country from coast to coast, exploring Britain along…
This private 4×4 driving experience offers a wide variety of vantage points including, lakes,…
We may be biased but genuinely believe we run watersports from one of the best locations in the…
From short walks along valley bottoms or around lake shores, to lesser known mountain routes on the…
Brimstone Spa, is exclusively for residents of the Langdale Hotel, Langdale Lodges and Brimstone…
Dominating the Lake District Coast where the mountains tumble into the sea and bursting with…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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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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331 reviewsUllswater
Fancy feeling the freedom of abseiling down a cliff or off a railway viaduct?
If you enjoy high level excitements then why not step boldly over the edge of a near-vertical rock face or abseil down the side of a railway viaduct?
Appleby-in-Westmorland
If you enjoy high level excitements then why not step boldly over the edge of a near-vertical rock face or abseil down the side of a railway viaduct?
Troutbeck, Penrith
Wide range of activities including Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Go-Karting, Archery, Clay Pigeon Shooting and Stalwart Army truck, Paintballing, Air Rifles and many more!
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527 reviewsBoot, Holmrook
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations. This charming site embodies the Lake District’s heritage. It is the last remaining working water-powered corn mill in the Lake District.
Eskdale
Is jumping from height into water your thing? There are jumps galore along with swimming across pools and scrambling up rocks. It's set in a beautiful area and you will really immerse yourself in the surrounding scenery - literally! If you're…
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1053 reviewsPenrith
A tranquil haven with an almost-forgotten industrial past. Walled garden with outstanding medicinal and culinary herb collection and orchards, woodland walks to a restored watermill.
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366 reviewsCarnforth
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 reviewsBowness-on-Windermere
Sublime Symmetry is an exhibition featuring 60 pots, tiles and vases from the De Morgan Collection, including examples of De Morgan's Middle Eastern-inspired designs and glistening lustreware.
Kendal
A stunning Elizabethan mansion with spectacular interiors and impressive collections of antiques. Also home to the world's oldest topiary gardens, designed by Guillaume Beaumont, retain many original features. Cafe, Gift Shop and Plant Centre.
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706 reviewsAynam Rd, Kendal
Join Bowness Bay Brewing in Kendal for a brewery adventure! Immerse yourself in the magic of crafting exceptional craft beer and taste some of our delicious brews. Book now!
Kendal
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.
Cumbria
Early 13thC castle, formidable barrier for Scots invaders, restored by the indomitable Lady Anne Clifford.
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!
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.
Hawkshead, Ambleside
Situated in the quaint Lake District Village of Hawkshead, the boys Grammar School gives insight into school life ever since it opened in 1585. William Wordsworth also attended the school from age 9 to 17 with his brothers.
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…
Windermere
Boat Hire and Kayaking at Brockhole Visitor Centre on the shore of Windermere
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…
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