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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.
Join us for an evening of intrigue and opulence aboard the Orient Express! Our Murder Mystery…
Package Holidays and Support Services for Wainwright's Coast to Coast Path plus bespoke Coast to…
If you are looking to take your hill and mountain walking to the next level, this could be just…
Quad Biking 16yrs+ and 4x4 off Road driving. Available as one hour sessions or with full and part…
For many, Scafell Pike is the ultimate mountain day and presides high on the bucket list. We can…
Explore the National Park’s lesser visited places on this gentle self-guided holiday, perfect for…
Meet Coniston's heroes, John Ruskin, artist, radical and seer and Donald Campbell, speed ace, and…
Built in a historic nineteenth century dock, the museum is home to a wealth of objects on the…
Get ready for an experience on the water you'll never forget! We offer a range of options for…
We offer a variety of Bushcraft experiences that will delight and inspire the youngest to the…
With beautiful, dramatic scenery that lends itself to days spent hiking amongst the Lakeland fells,…
This one day introduction to map reading and navigation is suitable for anyone who would like to…
Road biking is quite a thing here in the Lake District, but the undulating landscape can be…
Our holidays are car-free, with walks starting right from your hotel door and returning you there…
The abseil is around 100-120 feet and you also get to have an explore around Hodge Close Quarry.…
More Than Mountains was set up over twelve years ago to share our passion for exploring the hills…
Sail Winderemere with us, feel the wind ruffle your hair, and then the surge of the boat as the…
Go wild & experience a world of wildlife! There's over 100 species from Anaconda to Zebra. Rare and…
A Social Enterprise play centre in Kendal to providing somewhere for younger children and parents…
Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in…
If you can't decide which one of our kick ass experiences to choose, don't, and just do them all!…
Tackle a sightseeing tour or cycle across the country from coast to coast, exploring Britain along…
A unique combination of interrelated stories and a fascinating visitor experience. Over 100 years…
A unique and special cafe experience on board the replica Orient Express train and restored station…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Keswick
Just past the famous Ashness Bridge, clamber up the hill to the right from the road to experience the rewards of Surprise View.
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
Spend an action packed day learning the essential skills needed to successfully survive and thrive in a mountainous environment.
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53 reviewsKeswick
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…
Borrowdale, Keswick
Adrenaline filled adventure inside the belly of a Lake District mountain, ‘Climb the Mine’ is the only one of its type in England.
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1702 reviewsKeswick
This one day introduction to map reading and navigation is suitable for anyone who would like to plan and follow a route from a map.
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76 reviewsGrange-over-Sands
This experience will take you into an area of Foulshaw Moss not open to the general public. It's ideal for those who love this special nature reserve and want to see something new, as well as those who haven't visited before and would like exclusive…
Crosby-on-Eden
Whether you see yourself as an aviation enthusiast or simply a curious explorer, Solway Aviation Museum has something to offer. Based on the site of RAF Crosby-on-Eden, a former WWII fighter base, the museum has been painstakingly created by a team…
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497 reviewsKendal
Kendal Museum is one of the oldest museums in the UK, founded in 1796 by William Todhunter. The Museum has a long history in Kendal Town and has occupied various sites but has been at its current location (previously a wool warehouse) since 1913.
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141 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 reviewsWindermere
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats, people and the rich history of Windermere, England’s largest natural lake.
Braithwaite, Keswick
Based at the head of England's best trail centre, the Altura trail in Whinlatter Forest, Keswick. A well stocked trail centre bike shop offering premium bike hire, fast repairs and premium road and mountain bike sales. We also offer guiding and…
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153 reviewsMillom
Clarity Retreats - Mind Mediation Therapy: To be free of any blockages, physical & emotional pain; Wild swimming; Yoga; Meditation; Hiking hills & woodland; Values Coaching: Understanding your true values to help guide you through your future self,…
Wasdale
Ranging from small groups in steep wet gorges involving roped ascents, to the fun of group set challenges. It may involve short scrambles, possible squeezes and crawls or even a rough stream walk. It can take you to places on the fell that you’d…
Kendal
Love being outdoors? Want to learn more about the natural world, get better at spotting wildlife or just have a walk with a difference? NaturesGems offer guided nature walks, with local experts, whether you’ve just a few hours or a whole day.
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22 reviewsGraythwaite
We may be biased but genuinely believe we run watersports from one of the best locations in the Lake District; Grubbins Point on Windermere. From this sheltered bay on the southwest shore, we offer both instructed lessons and canoe hire. Journeying…
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317 reviewsBassenthwaite
An unique opportunity for anyone over 16 years old. After enjoying a Bird of Prey flying display on the park your experience will begin. Our falconer will teach you how to recall and hold the birds and we start with an owl. Following this we move…
Coniston
Do you want to learn what to do when the mist comes down and how to accurately take and follow a compass bearing? Come on our intermediate navigation course to find out.
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76 reviewsBorrowdale, Keswick
Rock climbing is one of the fastest growing sports and Borrowdale, close to Keswick is the perfect place to have your first experience of outdoor rock climbing as it is close to where some of the first ever rock climbs were completed. There are…
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76 reviewsSaddle Skedaddle is the world’s leading independent cycling holiday specialist, with over 200 cycling holidays across the globe (including right here in the Lake District too!)
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