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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.

For a special Lake District experience, enjoy a trip on a fully restored wooden heritage boat from…
Grizedale Observatory and planetarium for stargazing under the dark skies of the Lake District.…
The Lake District Calvert Trust is a unique outdoor adventure centre dedicated to providing…
Our Escape Rooms are an indoor activity for 2-6 people of all ages. Work together to find clues,…
Paddle Windermere to a remote shore, light fire and cook on open fire. We are an inclusive company…
Step into the world of James Herriot on the All Creatures Great and Small Tour, set against the…
Spend a full day in the Cumbrian wilderness on our bushcraft course honing the key survival skill…
For many, Scafell Pike is the ultimate mountain day and presides high on the bucket list. We can…
Historic house and gardens based on a medieval pele towers with substantial 17th, 18th and 19thC…
Imagine leaving the heart of Whitehaven's historic port and being taken back in time to an exotic…
Our holidays are car-free, with walks starting right from your hotel door and returning you there…
Challenge yourself - have a go at Rock Climbing. The Lake District is famous for its climbing,…
A one day introduction to navigation and map reading suitable for beginners. If you have never…
Want to be a navigation ninja? South Lakes Adventures offers navigation skills sessions tailored to…
Anyone Can is an inclusive adventure company. We welcome those with additional needs and those…
The ultimate animal experience for anyone over the age of 8 years that you will never forget! This…
Join Eric Hope, renowned Cumbrian angler and environmentalist, for unique guided fishing trips and…
Step into the world of James Herriot on the All Creatures Great and Small Tour, set against the…
Beatrix Potter's iconic house, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage garden.…
Step behind the scenes with our guided tour and uncover the heritage, stories, and secrets that…
Ghyll Scrambling, or Gorge Scrambling, is the ultimate all-weather experience! Come and get wet and…
La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian railway, is an award-winning heritage visitor attraction and Lake…
Opening for the 2024 season, new E-bike hire service - we are trialling a new active travel hub at…
Natural, relaxed Lake District photographer for couples and families. Capturing real moments and…


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

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Barrow-in-Furness
Built in a historic nineteenth century dock, the museum is home to a wealth of objects on the social and industrial history of the Furness area. The museum is a great day out for all with a popular playground, attractive Channelside walks, cafe…
Grange-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…
Keswick
The Lake District is known for being the home of Rock Climbing, so why not try your hand at this extreme sport! Conquer a fear and get up close and personal with some of the incredible local landscape all whilst under the watchful eye of our…
CARNFORTH
This popular beauty spot lies just on the endg edge of the beatuiful town of Kirkby Lonsdale, where Cumbria meets the Yorkshire Dales.
Ambleside
Swim the Lakes are the Lakes District's Open Water Swimming Specialists. Our friendly team provides inspirational adventure swimming for all abilities, from Short Wild Swims to 3-day Swim Breaks. Plus excellent swim gear in our Ambleside store.
Give something back to nature and the Lake District and take part in a Wild Work Day with Cumbria Wildlife Trust. Wild Word Days are a great way to bring people together and improve everyone’s wellbeing, as well as giving back to nature.
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.
Kentmere
Discover our immersive and transformative courses, which run for between 2 to 5 days, all centred on the art of drawing from observation. It's a journey of self-expression and visual communication, making the world's true beauty come alive.
The UK’s most popular place to place adventure kicks off by heading into the Lake District – enabling you the chance to take in some of the highlights of the National Park as part of the journey. As part of this you’ll enjoy riding past the…
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…
Aynam Rd, Kendal
Join Bowness Bay Brewing in Kendal for a brewery adventure! Immerse yourself in the magic of crafting exceptional craft beer and taste some of our delicious brews. Book now!
Graythwaite
There’s something quite special about being on England’s largest lake, and to see the surrounding landscape from the water provides a different perspective.
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…
Lyth Valley
Let us take you on one of our favourite walks, an off-the-beaten-track route far from the crowds that flock to the Lake District National Park.
Ullswater
Exploring at the speed of the e-bike means you’ll experience a huge variety of off-road riding, all at a manageable level, this includes rocky tracks, tricky descents, rewarding climbs, exciting stream crossings and fun singletrack traverses, with…
Maryport
Award winning family attraction on historic Maryport harbourside. All day tickets for 70+ displays of local and tropical marine life include a free round of crazy golf! Cafe, Gift Shop, Bait & Tackle store, Radio control boats, Adventure Playground.
Windermere
Specialist bike hire for everyone from 3 great locations around Lake Windermere. Electric bikes. Mountain bikes. Kid's bikes. Kid's seats and trailers. We have planned routes for you available as maps and downloads.
The Promenade, Maryport
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars, inscriptions and sculptures from the adjacent Roman fort and civilian settlement.
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.
Grange-over-Sands
Experience the thrill of an after-dark adventure and discover how nocturnal creatures make the world their own once the sun goes down.
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