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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.
Beatrix Potter day! After breakfast we will make our way to Hill Top, owned by the National Trust,…
A masterpiece of storytelling; 350 years of social history and a celebration of life, revolutions…
Reconnect with nature, reconnect with yourself. Lakeland Wellbeing offers a range of relaxing and…
Road biking is quite a thing here in the Lake District, but the undulating landscape can be…
More Than Mountains was set up over twelve years ago to share our passion for exploring the hills…
Let us take you on one of our favourite walks, an off-the-beaten-track route far from the crowds…
Our private activity sessions include ghyll scrambling, canyoning, abseiling, climbing, canoeing,…
Bespoke Beach & Fell Riding in the Lake District.
Yes, you can: Users of Mobility aids, Anyone who can sit with support, Users of Wheelchairs, Unsure…
Mountain Run offer a wide range of running guiding.
The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the…
A half day's experience learning the core skills of bushcraft and survival with our expert…
Set on over 300 acres of farm and parkland, this multi-functional venue offers an impressive but…
This one day introduction to map reading and navigation is suitable for anyone who would like to…
The Lake District is one of the UK’s premier MTB destinations – with a vast network of thrilling…
Mere Mountains is a long standing local provider of activities in Cumbria and the South Lakes. …
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling…
Specialist bike hire for everyone from 3 great locations around Lake Windermere. Electric bikes.…
Horse and Husky primarily rescues and rehabilitates huskies. Some of the huskies are perhaps more…
Treetop Lake District is home to award-winning high ropes adventures, Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets…
Our private activity sessions include ghyll scrambling, canyoning, abseiling, climbing, canoeing,…
A 5.5 acre terraced garden with panoramic view. Summerhouses, ancient trees, choice shrubs and…
Carus Green Golf Club is based on the edge of the English Lake District and has become popular due…
Climb, run jump and move with joyful abandon through trees, rock, and water. Nature is your…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Far Sawrey
Beatrix Potter day! After breakfast we will make our way to Hill Top, owned by the National Trust, this is the home that inspired Beatrix Potter to create her much loved characters. Full of her precious things, Hill Top encapsulates her passion that…
Kendal
A masterpiece of storytelling; 350 years of social history and a celebration of life, revolutions and remarkable people....made by 4,000 people. Facilities: Gift Shop, Cafe, Audio guides, Films, Interactive Displays, Children's Activities.
Braithwaite, Keswick
Reconnect with nature, reconnect with yourself. Lakeland Wellbeing offers a range of relaxing and mindful activities & retreats to connect you with nature and our beautiful and ancient Lakeland Landscape. Forest bathing, mindfulness, foraging, full…
Give something back to nature and the Lake District and take part in a Wild Work Day with Cumbria Wildlife Trust. Wild Word Days are a great way to bring people together and improve everyone’s wellbeing, as well as giving back to nature.
Keswick
Just past the famous Ashness Bridge, clamber up the hill to the right from the road to experience the rewards of Surprise View.
Ullswater
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?
Ambleside
Road biking is quite a thing here in the Lake District, but the undulating landscape can be off-putting for some. We know the roads and terrain here very well and can formulate routes to suit your aspirations.
Throughout Cumbria
More Than Mountains was set up over twelve years ago to share our passion for exploring the hills and mountains of the English Lake District. We specialise in designing bespoke days out that are tailored to meet your goals and aspirations.
Borrowdale, Keswick
You’ve never experienced anything like this…
Take on the UK’s original classic Via Ferrata against the backdrop of the stunning Lake District mountains.
Climb up the massive Cargo net to one of the finest views of Lake District. Buttermere, Crummock…
Lyth 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.
Great Langdale
Grade 1 scrambling is an activity between walking and climbing, so expect to use your hands regularly on the route. Part of a mountain journey, you may employ a rope for safety, and you'll get to some amazing places. Join The Lakes Mountaineer to be…
Our private activity sessions include ghyll scrambling, canyoning, abseiling, climbing, canoeing, kayaking, SUP boarding, archery, team building, raft building, bushcraft, and hill walking. We offer private group bookings in South Lakes Cumbria,…
MILLOM
Bespoke Beach & Fell Riding in the Lake District.
Yes, you can: Users of Mobility aids, Anyone who can sit with support, Users of Wheelchairs, Unsure or low confidence walkers, All people with visual impairments, People with Auditory impairments, People with learning difficulties, People with…
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.
Great Langdale
Not much beats getting out in the winter. Book The Lakes Mountaineer to lead you in the mountains and discover what the winter hills have to offer. You may have your eye on walking up a specific mountain. If so, you are in good hands with The Lakes…
AMBLESIDE
Rydal Cave is a large cavern on the north side of Loughrigg Fell, above Rydal Water. This famous lakeland beauty spot is actually man-made, as a result of slate quarrying.
Newby Bridge
A half day's experience learning the core skills of bushcraft and survival with our expert instructors, including fire, shelter, water sourcing and more.
Grange-over-Sands
Set on over 300 acres of farm and parkland, this multi-functional venue offers an impressive but tranquil setting, with views over the countryside.
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