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Things to Do in the Lake District

Have you got a year to spare? You’ll need that amount of time and more if you want to make a real dent in the list of incredible activities available in the Lake District.

This is England’s adventure playground, with a seemingly inexhaustible list of experiences for all ages and interests. 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 was the birthplace of modern rock climbing?

We’re also pretty proud of our world-class cultural heritage. There’s an impressive list of radical thinkers and artistic pioneers who found inspiration here – William Wordsworth, Beatrix Potter, JMW Turner, John Ruskin, Kurt Schwitters and Andy Goldsworthy. Walk in their footsteps, visit their homes, explore the rich creative life built on their exceptional heritage. You can see and feel it within a few short miles: the top class museums and heritage centres; the artworks in the mountains and forests; the scores of galleries and artists’ studios; the packed, year-round programme of performances and festivals celebrating all manner of creative endeavours, from music to local craft. And yes, we have lots of traditional performance venues, but there’s a particular thrill in attending a show on an outdoor stage in a spectacular setting.

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  1. Fairfield
    Fairfield

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    Fairfield sits at the head of the valley immediately north of Ambleside. The Fairfield Horseshoe is a classic and popular walk.

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  2. Kent Valley
    Kent Valley

    Address

    Kendal, Staveley

    Telephone

    01539 822222

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Staveley

    Short length - Easy (16km)/Road and Cycle Path.

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  3. Watendlath
    Watendlath

    Address

    Keswick, Cumbria, CA12

    keswicktic@lake-district.gov.uk

    Cumbria

    Borrowdale is a marvellous place to be; its crags, woodland, rivers and lakes make for an ideal setting; the epitome of Lakeland. This route is unashamedly easy being mostly on tarmac and with few problems encountered on the off-road sections,…

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  4. Lakes Aquarium
    Lakes Aquarium

    Address

    Lakeside, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8AS

    Telephone

    015395 30153

    info@lakesaquarium.co.uk

    Ulverston

    Discover a wide array of local freshwater and marine species including menacing pike, carp and rays. Plus discover creatures from around the world including piranha, otters and clownfish.

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  5. Troutbeck and Staveley
    Troutbeck and Staveley

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    Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria

    Telephone

    01539 822222

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Cumbria

    This tour visits Windermere's neighbouring villages of Staveley and Troubeck, making use of the network of back lanes and cycle paths that weave through the intervening fells.

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  6. Graythwaite Adventure - RIB Ride
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    Graythwaite Adventure - RIB (rigid inflatable boat) Rides

    Address

    Graythwaite Estate, Near Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA12 8AZ

    Telephone

    07498 574659

    hello@graythwaiteadventure.co.uk

    Near Hawkshead

    Cruise Windermere on board our BRIG Navigator accommodating up to 9 passengers. From experiencing the quiet bays on the Western shore to viewing some of the lake’s most impressive properties from the water we tailor the time to suit you.

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  7. Claife Heights
    Claife Heights

    Address

    Hawkshead, Cumbria

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Cumbria

    Claife Heights, an area of low fells lying west of Windermere, is an excellent venue for those new to mountain biking. Its tree-covered slopes are bisected by bridleways and tracks that are at no point difficult, but do provide great sport with…

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  8. Joint Adventures - Gorge scrambling and Canyoning
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    Unit 2 Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EW

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    07967380734

    info@jointadventures.co.uk

    Coniston

    Joint adventures is based in Coniston operating throughout The Lake District. We operate all over. Activities include Gorge scrambling and Canyoning, Kayaking and Canoeing, Raft Building, Abseiling, Archery, Bushcraft, Hill Walking, Orienteering…

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  9. Stockghyll Force
    Stockghyll Force

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    Stockghyll Brow, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BX

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    Ambleside

    Follow the lane behind Barclays Bank in Ambleside Village to reach the falls. About 1 mile roundtrip. Multiple fall of 90ft in woodland with clear paths and bridges.

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  10. Grizedale Forest and Selside from Coniston
    Grizedale Forest and Selside from Coniston

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    Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EH

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Cumbria

    Most of the low fells East of Coniston Water are covered by woodland and forestry plantations. The extensive network of access tracks within the forestry has some way marked and colour-coded mountain bike routes - which are particularly ideal for…

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  11. Surprise View
    Surprise View

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    Watendlath Lane, Derwentwater, Keswick, Cumbria

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Keswick

    Just past the famous Ashness Bridge, clamber up the hill to the right from the road to experience the rewards of Surprise View.

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  12. Joint Adventures - Canoeing
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    Unit 2 Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EW

    Telephone

    0797380734

    info@jointadventures.co.uk

    Coniston

    Joint adventures is based in Coniston operating throughout The Lake District. We operate all over. Activities include Gorge scrambling and Canyoning, Kayaking and Canoeing, Raft Building, Abseiling, Archery, Bushcraft, Hill Walking, Orienteering…

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  13. Treetop Trek
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    Treetop Trek

    Address

    Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJ

    Telephone

    015394 47186

    info@treetoptrek.co.uk

    Windermere

    Treetop Lake District is home to award-winning high ropes adventures, Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets. If you’re looking for an unforgettable day out with friends or family, there is an outdoor adventure for everyone.

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  14. Tour of Yewdale and Tilberthwaite
    Tour of Yewdale and Tilberthwaite

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    Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EH

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Cumbria

    The little sided valley of Tilberthwaite was once a thriving centre for slate quarrying. Numerous clean-cut walls and deep-water filled hollows bear testament to this. They have been idle for many decades and nature has pretty much reclaimed them…

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  15. Moor Divock and Askham Fell
    Moor Divock and Askham Fell

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    Pooley Bridge, Cumbria

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Cumbria

    Just east of Pooley Bridge at the northern end of Ullswater the moorland and low hills of Moor Divock and Askham Fell is criss-crossed by an extensive network of bridleways. For mountain bikes, the bridleways are a good introduction to real…

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  16. Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
    Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway

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    Haverthwaite Station, Haverthwaite, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8AL

    Telephone

    015395 31594

    info@lakesiderailway.co.uk

    Ulverston

    Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from Haverthwaite to Lakeside via the Leven valley. Licensed tea room, gift shop, engine shed, picnic area & playground.

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  17. Brantwood, Home of John Ruskin
    Brantwood, Home of John Ruskin
    Bluebell Wood
    Autumn View
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    The Terrace Coffee House & Restaurant
    Brantwood, Home of John Ruskin
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    The Terrace Coffee House & Restaurant
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    Brantwood, Home of John Ruskin

    Address

    Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AD

    Telephone

    015394 41396

    enquiries@brantwood.org.uk

    Coniston

    Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and memorabilia. The 250-acre estate comprises 8 unique gardens, ancient woodland, high moors and meadows.

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  18. Tarn Hows
    Tarn Hows

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    Tarn Hows, Tarn Hows Main Car Park, Nr Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AG

    Telephone

    015394 41456

    tarnhows@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Nr Coniston

    Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by joining 3 tarns together. In 1929 it was bought by Beatrix Potter who sold it to the National Trust. There is a 1.5 mile, level footpath around the tarn.

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  19. The Peter Rabbit Garden at The World of Beatrix Potter
    The Peter Rabbit Garden at The World of Beatrix Potter

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    The Old Laundry, Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BX

    Telephone

    015394 88444

    information@hop-skip-jump.com

    Bowness-on-Windermere

    The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the beauty and attention to detail in the design and the way the garden evokes the atmosphere of the Peter Rabbit stories.

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  20. Canoeing with Path to Adventure
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    Canoeing on Lake Windermere with Path to Adventure

    Address

    Windermere

    Telephone

    01229889183

    info@pathtoadventure.co.uk

    Windermere

    Explore England’s longest lake and see the magnificent scenery from a Canadian Canoe. Here, you’ll visit hidden coves, remote islands and jetties to jump off, making this one to remember. We run various canoeing excursions including canoe bushcraft,…

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