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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.

The Lake District National Park provides a wealth of walking opportunities and offers something for…
Residential outdoor adventure holidays for people with disabilities, including those with the most…
There is gorge scrambling, there is canyoning, then there is The Esk Gorge. A mega place with…
The Lake District is known for being the home of Rock Climbing, so why not try your hand at this…
Rock climbing is one of the fastest growing sports and Borrowdale, close to Keswick is the perfect…
Grizedale Observatory and planetarium for stargazing under the dark skies of the Lake District.…
Join Jonny Gios for a stunning Lake District photo tour. Perfect for all skill levels, explore…
Feed your soul & be guided by the most knowledgeable & friendly Lake District guides, through…
Join Bowness Bay Brewing in Kendal for a brewery adventure! Immerse yourself in the magic of…
The ultimate horse riding experience in the stunning Cumbria. We are UK's only specialised heavy…
Hiring a boat is the perfect way to get out & explore Derwent Water. Choose from our huge selection…
Genuine Adventures, based in the Lake District, offers thrilling outdoor activities like tag…
Ride the legendary Coast to Coast cycling route, a 280km+ journey from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay,…
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and…
Kankku has specially prepared 4x4 vehicles that you drive on rough and rocky scenic trails through…
The more popular mountains can become busy during holiday periods, so why not avoid the crowds by…
Get ready for an unforgettable Paddleboarding adventure on the stunning Wastwater, nestled in the…
Discover a wide array of local freshwater and marine species including menacing pike, carp and rays…
Guided Rock Climbing by Genuine Adventures in the Lake District offers tailored, safe ascents for…
Hardknott Roman Fort is one of the most dramatically sited and remote Roman forts in Britain. It…
Ranging from small groups in steep wet gorges involving roped ascents, to the fun of group set…
Paddleboarding is quickly gaining popularity as a new paddle sport in the UK, and there’s no better…
Clay Shooting 12yrs+ and Air Rifle 8yrs+ couples or groups of 24 and 50 shots options and one hour…
Have this special coastal nature reserve all to yourselves for an after-hours adventure! Track…


You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.

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Penrith
Historic house and gardens based on a medieval pele towers with substantial 17th, 18th and 19thC additions. Extensive gardens in woodland setting walled garden, topiary, woodland walk and lake with cascade.
Keswick
Keswick Launch offers 50-minute cruises around Derwentwater. Rowing boats and motor boats are also available to hire.
Windermere
Low Wood Watersports and Activity Centre, with it's large lake frontage and extensive range of equipment, is a great location for waterskiing, wakeboarding, sailing, kayaking/canoeing and boat hire.
Ravenglass
Discover the captivating charm of Muncaster Castle, a historic gem nestled on the stunning Lake District coast where mountains meet the sea. With over 800 years of history, Muncaster is still cherished by the Pennington family, who warmly welcome…
The Lake District
We train people to undertake expeditions, and also run expeditions across the UK, but mostly in the wilder corners of Great Britain. All expeditions are led by highly experienced, qualified and insured instructors.
Berrier
A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking control or just take in the views. Based at Berrier airstrip near Penrith/Ullswater/Keswick. Ideal gift or just to treat yourself.
Great Langdale
Rock climbing has increased in popularity recently, particularly since its introduction at the Olympic Games. Langdale, close to Ambleside and Windermere is the perfect place to have your first experience of outdoor rock climbing. Not far from here…
Ambleside
For a fun and accessible adrenaline hit, stepping out over a 150ft drop is hard to beat! We offer abseiling throughout the Lake District, all venues are stunningly beautiful and offer different abseil lengths so we can pick a venue to suit you best.
Guided adventures on ebikes, whilst enjoying the beautiful scenery in the Lake District. These adventures are guided for any skill level from beginners to expects.
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.
Keswick
Hire a rowing or motor boat and explore Derwentwater and its islands under your own steam. No boating experience is necessary as we provide full safety instruction and life jackets for everyone on board. Keswick Launch also offers 50-minute cruises…
Cumbria
Leave the tarmac of urban running far behind and explore incredible landscapes only accessible on foot. With flexible itineraries to suit any pace, reliable daily luggage transfers and comfortable accommodation, our holidays provide complete peace…
Electric Bike Hire - E-Bikes delivered directly to your accommodation in the South Lakes by E-Bike Safaris. Experience cycling through the Cumbrian countryside, visiting all the attractions and having the comfort of the electric assistance.
Cartmel
Lakeland Segway is the best place to Segway in the Lakes. Offering guided Segway tours around the beautiful grounds that surround Cartmel Racecourse and The Holker Estate.
Windermere
This private 4×4 driving experience offers a wide variety of vantage points including, lakes, mountains, caves, waterfalls, rivers and streams. An ideal activity for those with an adventurous nature and passion for the outdoors. The tour is customer…
Keswick
Explore the waters of the Lake District at Derwentwater with us. Hop in a canoe and paddle through the stunning landscapes. Whether you're up for adventure or simply want to unwind, a canoe adventure offers the perfect chance to connect with the…
Totally unique to Lakeland Ascents and not found anywhere else in the Lakes, or the UK for that matter, the Lakeland Legend Challenge is a full-on day of 3 extreme adventure activities, all set around an atmospheric slate quarry close to Coniston.…
Kendal
Enjoy an unforgettable experience with our gentle-natured, inquisitive alpacas, we offer various types of alpaca experiences for people of all ages and abilities.
Our Lake District E-Bike tours are designed to suit all fitness levels (age 14+ years), for leisure cyclists with flexible daily itineraries and timings. Choose one of our Day Tours or Multi-Day Holidays, or let E-Bike Safaris tailor-make your tour…
Milnthorpe
Golf Lake District is a new Golf tourism business that is promoting Golf courses and Hotels in the Cumbria area. Tailor made packages will be put in place for all customers so they can enjoy Cumbria Golf to its full potential. Our knowledgeable…
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