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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.
Guided alpaca walks in the grounds of The Fitz Cockermouth.
Join us on one of our favourite forest wanders exploring Chapel House, certainly one of the best…
Looking for a fun way to boost your kids’ cycling confidence? Maybe you’re a family who have…
A range of cycling holidays following the route of the Hadrian's Cycleway, 174 miles of cycle route…
We offer a wide range of land and water based activities in the Lake District including RYA sailing…
The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the…
A stunning Elizabethan mansion with spectacular interiors and impressive collections of antiques. …
.Joint adventures is based in Coniston operating throughout The Lake District. We operate all over.…
Accessible Canoeing in the Lake District - Open to everyone - A Full Day with lunch. Tranquilly…
350 years of social history and Quaker stories are brought to life in more than 40 vibrant…
This imposing house stands proud at the gateway to the Lake District. Its rich and beautiful garden…
Joint adventures is based in Coniston operating throughout The Lake District. We operate all over. …
Want something fun and a little bit different this holiday? Try something new and exciting in the…
Gain confidence and skills for fell walking in the Lake District, or just have a great day out with…
Keswick Climbing Wall is now relocated to Goosewell Farm, Keswick; a stunning and beautiful…
If you have your eye on walking up a Wainwright, maybe even all of them, or if you want to scale…
DAY HIKES: Hire your own qualified and experienced walking guide to look after you and your party:…
ONE OF THE UK'S OLDEST MUSEUMS, where History and Nature meet
Archery 8yrs+ Axe throwing 12yrs+ and Crossbow 12yrs+. Book as single activities or as part of our…
A website showcasing hundreds of family friendly walks here in The Lake District. Search our map…
Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in…
The Lake District is one of the UK’s premier MTB destinations – with a vast network of thrilling…
A climbing session on a mountain crag or rocky outcrop is one way to keep fit, and challenge…
Full Day Adventure Days for Families and Groups. Two course home-cooked lunches available.
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Cockermouth
Guided alpaca walks in the grounds of The Fitz Cockermouth.
Newby Bridge
Join us on one of our favourite forest wanders exploring Chapel House, certainly one of the best pieces of commercial forestry in the South Lakes.
Have you ever wanted to climb the highest mountain in the UK or maybe take on a mountain horseshoe and reach 9 summits in one day? Whatever it is that you have always wanted to do, you can hire one of our fully qualified and insured mountain…
Penrith
Looking for a fun way to boost your kids’ cycling confidence? Maybe you’re a family who have recently got into cycling and are looking to take it to the next level? This short break has been especially crafted for you! Based in Penrith, the gateway…
Keswick
A range of cycling holidays following the route of the Hadrian's Cycleway, 174 miles of cycle route running mainly on country lanes and quiet roads. ride through some of England’s most dramatic and wild countryside where you can “get away from it…
Glenridding
We offer a wide range of land and water based activities in the Lake District including RYA sailing courses, corporate events, team building activities, youth group events, and family adventure days.
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.
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.
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…
Accessible Canoeing in the Lake District - Open to everyone - A Full Day with lunch.
Tranquilly paddling on the treelined river with the steam train passing on the shoreline and the current tugging gently from below towards the sea contrasts with…
Kendal
350 years of social history and Quaker stories are brought to life in more than 40 vibrant embroidered panels all housed within this architecturally stunning and original Georgian Meeting House. Our unique and fascinating museum takes you on a…
Nr Kendal
This imposing house stands proud at the gateway to the Lake District. Its rich and beautiful garden includes a pond, lake, a national collection of hardy ferns and a superb limestone rock garden. Sizergh Castle is a medieval house with Tudor…
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…
Windermere
Want something fun and a little bit different this holiday? Try something new and exciting in the adventure playground of the Lake District. Take it at your own pace and make your time with us as action packed or relaxing as you want.
Lake District
Gain confidence and skills for fell walking in the Lake District, or just have a great day out with like-minded friends, in small groups. We offer a choice of routes from beginner to moderate hillwalking.
Keswick
Keswick Climbing Wall is now relocated to Goosewell Farm, Keswick; a stunning and beautiful location, easily accessed from Keswick and the A66 and right next door to Castlerigg Stone Circle.
Great Langdale
If you have your eye on walking up a Wainwright, maybe even all of them, or if you want to scale England's highest peaks, then you are in good hands with The Lakes Mountaineer. Guided by a highly-qualified Mountain Leader, Mountaineering and…
Kendal
DAY HIKES: Hire your own qualified and experienced walking guide to look after you and your party: stay safe, take the best routes, and never miss a great view or hidden gem. Guided days are from £160 per party.
WALKING HOLIDAYS: Skyline offers…
Hawkshead
There is a charge for parking but National Trust members park free.
Kendal
ONE OF THE UK'S OLDEST MUSEUMS, where History and Nature meet
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