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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.

Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and…
Talkin Tarn is a great destination for the whole family. Come and find out why Talkin Tarn really…
Enjoy your perfect Lake District day out at Wordsworth Grasmere. Discover the home of William…
Anyone Can is an inclusive adventure company. We welcome those with additional needs and those…
You might think rainforests only exist in far-flung locations, but we have them here in Cumbria,…
Spend a full day in the Cumbrian wilderness on our bushcraft course honing the key survival skill…
We all have our own personal Mount Everest, climbing is one way to conquer yours. Rock Climbing…
Family attraction, maze, soft play, go karts, animals, pets, events, parties and refreshments.
A half day's experience learning the core skills of bushcraft and survival with our expert…
Visit Carlisle Cathedral, centrally located in the heart of the city. Whether for worship, events,…
Imagine leaving the heart of Whitehaven's historic port and being taken back in time to an exotic…
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of Regency England with an exclusive,…
Get up close and personal with our Alpacas, for participants aged 16 years and over. Alpacas are…
Founded in 1996, Contours Holidays specialises in organising self-guided walking, trail running and…
Our reality-based 2 day survival training course will give you the skills to be self-sufficient in…
Archery Tag by Genuine Adventures mixes archery and dodgeball with foam-tipped arrows for safe,…
A stunning Elizabethan mansion with spectacular interiors and impressive collections of antiques. …
Wet bouldering, Canyoning, Ghyll Scrambling, Rock hopping... Whatever you want to call it, whether…
Based at the head of England's best trail centre, the Altura trail in Whinlatter Forest, Keswick. A…
If you can't decide which one of our kick ass experiences to choose, don't, and just do them all!…
Enjoy an unforgettable experience with our gentle-natured, inquisitive alpacas, we offer various…
Swarthmoor Hall is a 17th century, Grade II* listed country house. The Hall is regarded as the…
Abbot Hall is one of Britain’s preeminent small art galleries, set in a Grade I listed Georgian…
Kendal Museum is one of the oldest museums in the UK, founded in 1796 by William Todhunter. The…


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

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Penrith
Start your navigation journey with Hiking Highs, from the very beginning, the first time you have opened your paper map, to the technical contour only courses, our team are experienced navigation coaches... have fun, see the map with 3 dimensional…
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.
Brampton
Talkin Tarn is a great destination for the whole family. Come and find out why Talkin Tarn really does have something for everyone. Explore ancient woodlands, easy footpaths, glacial tarns. Enjoy tearoom treats, stunning views, family adventures.…
Grasmere
Enjoy your perfect Lake District day out at Wordsworth Grasmere. Discover the home of William Wordsworth, one of England’s most famous poets. Step back 200 years and experience the sights, sounds and smells of family life at Dove Cottage.
Newby Bridge
Anyone Can is an inclusive adventure company. We welcome those with additional needs and those without. We have a wide range of adaptive and inclusive equipment to make adventure possible for our clients.
Staveley
You might think rainforests only exist in far-flung locations, but we have them here in Cumbria, too. Join us at Staveley Woodlands to spot tell-tale signs that we're actually exploring a fragment of an ancient, lost world.
Newby Bridge
Spend a full day in the Cumbrian wilderness on our bushcraft course honing the key survival skill of making fire, and creating your own friction fire lighting kit (bow drill).
Ullswater
We all have our own personal Mount Everest, climbing is one way to conquer yours. Rock Climbing whether indoors or outdoors is a great group or family activity. With the opportunity for learning the basic skills and looking after each others safety…
Sedgwick, Kendal
Family attraction, maze, soft play, go karts, animals, pets, events, parties and refreshments.
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.
Carlisle
Visit Carlisle Cathedral, centrally located in the heart of the city. Whether for worship, events, family activities, refreshments or simply a moment of peace - a warm welcome awaits.
Whitehaven
Imagine leaving the heart of Whitehaven's historic port and being taken back in time to an exotic tropical island's rainforest in the Caribbean, that is just the start of your great adventure in The Rum Story.
Grasmere
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of Regency England with an exclusive, curator-led experience of Dove Cottage, the home of William Wordsworth, one of England’s most famous poets.
Bassenthwaite
Get up close and personal with our Alpacas, for participants aged 16 years and over. Alpacas are friendly and inquisitive animals and just like us they enjoy a bit of fresh air and exercise. Meet our five boys Hugo, Hector, Herbie, Dougal and…
Cumbria
Founded in 1996, Contours Holidays specialises in organising self-guided walking, trail running and cycling tours across the UK. Along with an enviable wealth of experience, we are proud to offer an unrivalled selection of trails to choose from. We…
Newby Bridge
Our reality-based 2 day survival training course will give you the skills to be self-sufficient in any wilderness environment. Immerse yourself in the challenge.
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.
Archery Tag by Genuine Adventures mixes archery and dodgeball with foam-tipped arrows for safe, thrilling fun. Tailored for all ages in the Lake District, it’s perfect for groups, led by expert instructors.
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.
Ullswater
Wet bouldering, Canyoning, Ghyll Scrambling, Rock hopping...
Whatever you want to call it, whether it’s a descent or ascent or a splash down the river, it’s a buzz.
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