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You probably have a good idea of the things you’d like to do and see in the Lake District, Cumbria. A cruise across one of the lakes, a walk in the fells – whether a soft stroll, marking off Wainwrights from a list, or a fully equipped 'rocks and ropes' climb.
Maybe you’re keen on exploring the county’s rich arts and culture scene and literary heritage, whether it’s walking in Wordsworth’s footsteps or visiting the house that Beatrix Potter lived in.
Those seeking adventure in the Lake District come with their own thrill checklist – perhaps soaring across the treetops on a zipwire, mountain biking their way through the countryside, sailing on the lake or testing their skills on a Grade 5 rock climb.
We’re more than happy to guide you toward the things you know you want to do, but what about those experiences you didn’t know you wanted to try? Check out our blog for the latest inspiring things to do in the area. The Lake District, Cumbria has a seemingly endless menu of attractions and activities, so why don’t you let us give you a few ideas to mull over?
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You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
Keswick Launch offers 50-minute cruises around Derwentwater. Rowing boats and motor boats are also…
Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting…
If you enjoy high level excitements then why not step boldly over the edge of a near-vertical rock…
If you can't decide which one of our kick ass experiences to choose, don't, and just do them all!…
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars,…
We are an established family business that specialises in canyoning and ghyll scrambling. We also…
A visit to Dove Cottage today transports you back to this remarkable period of ‘plain living and…
Located in Keswick, the home of the first pencil, visitors enter this museum through a replica…
A climbing session on a mountain crag or rocky outcrop is one way to keep fit, and challenge…
Sublime Symmetry is an exhibition featuring 60 pots, tiles and vases from the De Morgan Collection,…
Occupying three floors within an historic building this bright and welcoming gallery showcases the…
Unique, therapeutic & life-changing experiences for all animal lovers with the famous Black Horses…
Paddle Windermere to a remote shore, light fire and cook on open fire. We are an inclusive company…
Following secret ravines by scrambling up waterfalls, boulder hopping along the streambed and…
This experience is all about learning the ropes, stick and flappy bits with straight-up language…
Vertical Skills - Adventure Activity Provider; offering Canyoning, Ghyll scrambling, Climbing…
A half day's experience learning the core skills of bushcraft and survival with our expert…
Exploring at the speed of the e-bike means you’ll experience a huge variety of off-road riding, all…
Art gallery and art shop run by the Heaton Cooper family, selling original paintings and prints…
Join us for an evening of intrigue and opulence aboard the Orient Express! Our Murder Mystery…
Looking for a fun way to boost your kids’ cycling confidence? Maybe you’re a family who have…
Scrambling is an outdoor adventure experience that sits half way between hill walking and rock…
Go wild & experience a world of wildlife! There's over 100 species from Anaconda to Zebra. Rare and…
Join Eric Hope, renowned Cumbrian angler and environmentalist, for unique guided fishing trips and…
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