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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.
We offer a range of private group experiences near Ambleside, including ghyll scrambling,…
Treetop Lake District is home to award-winning high ropes adventures, Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets…
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house is a rare architectural gem in the heart of the Lake District…
Keswick Launch offers 50-minute cruises around Derwentwater. Rowing boats and motor boats are also…
Get up close and personal with our Alpacas, for participants aged 16 years and over. Alpacas are…
A magical indoor attraction that brings to life all 23 Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit tales. Meet…
An interactive world of optical illusions including illusion rooms, holograms and interactive…
Mere Mountains is a long standing local provider of activities in Cumbria and the South Lakes. …
Cartmel Racecourse is a truly unique location - home to Summer Jump horseracing with added delights…
Hardknott Roman Fort is one of the most dramatically sited and remote Roman forts in Britain. It…
Join Green Man Survival in our private woodland on the shores of Windermere to discover the ancient…
Come and try clay pigeon shooting at either our site near Windermere or Kirkby Lonsdale. Our…
Located at the tranquil southern end of Lake Windermere, Lakeside Pier offers a different pace of…
Nestled between Windermere and Coniston, in the heart of the Lake District. Our hub in Grizedale…
If you are looking for something exciting and adventurous to do whilst in the Lake District then…
From leisurely lakeside strolls to more challenging fell climbs and classic Lakeland ridge walks,…
Newlands Adventure Centre is Keswick's largest provider of outdoor activities and the UK's longest…
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation…
Whether you see yourself as an aviation enthusiast or simply a curious explorer, Solway Aviation…
This is closely related to Gorge scrambling only this time we are heading downsteam. More jumping…
Our reality-based 2 day survival training course will give you the skills to be self-sufficient in…
Low Wood Watersports and Activity Centre, with it's large lake frontage and extensive range of…
Ranging from small groups in steep wet gorges involving roped ascents, to the fun of group set…
We developed our bespoke canoe sailing boats to make an easily accessible boat for people with…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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We offer a range of private group experiences near Ambleside, including ghyll scrambling, canyoning, canoeing and kayaking, rock climbing and more. We also provide outdoor team building experiences, so get in touch today to start building your…
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46 reviewsA591, Windermere
Treetop Lake District is home to award-winning high ropes adventures, Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets. If you’re looking for an unforgettable day out with friends or family, there is an outdoor adventure for everyone.
Bowness-on-Windermere
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house is a rare architectural gem in the heart of the Lake District and offers a perfectly preserved snapshot of early 20th-century living.
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879 reviewsKeswick
Keswick Launch offers 50-minute cruises around Derwentwater. Rowing boats and motor boats are also available to hire.
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…
Bowness-on-Windermere
A magical indoor attraction that brings to life all 23 Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit tales. Meet all your favourite characters and find out more about Beatrix Potter herself.
Cumbria
The Cumbria Way runs through the heart of the Lake District, from the attractive market town of Ulverston on the shores of Morecambe Bay, to the historic city of Carlisle close to the Scottish Border, passing through some of the finest scenery of…
At Cumbria Wildlife Trust our staff are connecting people to nature with the aim of improving our health through Wild Wellbeing Days. The days focus on the 5 Ways of Wellbeing: Connect, Give, Learn, Be Active and Take Notice –designed to improve…
Keswick
An interactive world of optical illusions including illusion rooms, holograms and interactive exhibits to amaze the whole family, young and old! Do you believe your eyes?
Ambleside
Biketreks Grizedale is a bike hire centre and shop in Grizedale Forest, offering mountain bike and E-Bike hire all year round. Our shop stocks a wide range of clothing, accessories and new and ex-hire bikes.
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3 reviewsKirkby Stephen
Package Holidays and Support Services for Wainwright's Coast to Coast Path plus bespoke Coast to Coast Cycle Routes and Packages from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay.
Various Locations in the Lakes
Mere Mountains is a long standing local provider of activities in Cumbria and the South Lakes. Whether you are looking for your family, school, youth group or friends we provide high quality outdoor experiences to suit almost anyone. Our Land Based…
Cartmel
Cartmel Racecourse is a truly unique location - home to Summer Jump horseracing with added delights of the funfair, local food & drink vendors, music events and family fun days! Enjoy a thrilling day out for all the family, it's the perfect Summer…
Windermere
Join Green Man Survival in our private woodland on the shores of Windermere to discover the ancient art of archery. We will learn a little about the history of this primitive skill and have the chance to experience how tricky it must have been for…
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54 reviewsWindermere or Kirkby Lonsdale
Come and try clay pigeon shooting at either our site near Windermere or Kirkby Lonsdale. Our recommended age is from 12 upwards. With no experience required and a guarantee that we will get you hitting clays. All sessions are run by our instructors…
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1100 reviewsLocated at the tranquil southern end of Lake Windermere, Lakeside Pier offers a different pace of exploration in the Lake District. Board a Windermere Lake Cruise’s vessel and get treated to the finest views from the water.
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4505 reviewsHawkshead
Nestled between Windermere and Coniston, in the heart of the Lake District. Our hub in Grizedale Forest packs a punch with both action and adventure. Explore the forest on two wheels with our all-terrain Segways or test your nerve amongst the trees…
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869 reviewsVarious Locations in the Lakes
If you are looking for something exciting and adventurous to do whilst in the Lake District then Canyoning is the answer! Canyoning is a really good choice if you enjoy being in water and are looking for an adrenaline rush. You will be in a mountain…
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1051 reviewsCockermouth
From leisurely lakeside strolls to more challenging fell climbs and classic Lakeland ridge walks, there are routes for all levels of fitness and abilities, many of which start right from the doorstep or are within easy reach of Hassness Country…
Keswick
Newlands Adventure Centre is Keswick's largest provider of outdoor activities and the UK's longest established outdoor activity centre. With some of the best facilities in the Lake District and located in a truly beautiful and unique environment, we…
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