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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.

All About Alpacas is where nature's charm meets unforgettable experiences in Cumbria.
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house is a rare architectural gem in the heart of the Lake District…
A stunning Elizabethan mansion with spectacular interiors and impressive collections of antiques. …
The Lake District is known for being the home of Rock Climbing, so why not try your hand at this…
Unique, therapeutic & life-changing experiences for all animal lovers with the famous Black Horses…
A magical indoor attraction that brings to life all 23 Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit tales. Meet…
Whinlatter Forest is home to the longest purpose-built mountain bike trail in the Lake District.…
This experience combines two of our most popular activities. We’ve designed a 2-hour experience…
Award winning family attraction on historic Maryport harbourside. All day tickets for 70+ displays…
Do you want to learn what to do when the mist comes down and how to accurately take and follow a…
Photography tours and workshops under the guidance of Amy Bateman, British Life Photographer of the…
Let us be your guide on a hiking adventure that will take you to some of the most beautiful and…
Join Bowness Bay Brewing in Kendal for a brewery adventure! Immerse yourself in the magic of…
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Lake District. Travel through the…
The ultimate horse riding experience in the stunning Cumbria. We are UK's only specialised heavy…
Exploring at the speed of the e-bike means you’ll experience a huge variety of off-road riding, all…
Carlisle Racecourse in Cumbria offers thrilling Jump & Flat racing with feature meetings like…
Family attraction, maze, soft play, go karts, animals, pets, events, parties and refreshments.
We offer Gorge Walking (also known as Ghyll Scrambling) for young explorers. An adventure aimed…
Historic house and gardens based on a medieval pele towers with substantial 17th, 18th and 19thC…
Cartmel Racecourse is a truly unique location - home to Summer Jump horseracing with added delights…
Challenge yourself - have a go at Rock Climbing. The Lake District is famous for its climbing,…
Family-friendly park with green lawns sloping down to the lakeshore. Just the place to enjoy access…
Carus Green Golf Club is based on the edge of the English Lake District and has become popular due…


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

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Penrith
Master the 'Art of Nordic Walking' with our , Nicky Merrett, AKA Nordic Nic, or Sean Bolland our new expert instructor. Both Nicky & Sean are qualified instructors with British Nordic Walking. They will take you through the ‘10 Steps to Nordic…
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.
Guided Rock Climbing by Genuine Adventures in the Lake District offers tailored, safe ascents for all levels with expert instructors, using the region’s crags for an unforgettable outdoor challenge.
Ghyll Scrambling, or Gorge Scrambling, is the ultimate all-weather experience! Come and get wet and enjoy an atmospheric trip up a mountain river. Climb up waterfalls, scramble over rocks, jump into crystal clear plunge-pools, enjoy natural slides…
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.
Ambleside
The perfect way to keep the kids (and adults) entertained all day whilst on a Lakeland holiday! These days aim to blend rock climbing, rock scrambling and abseiling to give a varied and always fun experience in beautiful locations.
Keswick
Keswick Launch offers 50-minute cruises around Derwentwater. Rowing boats and motor boats are also available to hire.
Sedgwick, Kendal
We offer a variety of activities on site, all included under one entrance fee, we have a variety of farm animals, outdoor play area, and lots more fun for all the family. We have regular meet the animals activities and tractor rides through out the…
Ambleside
Road biking is quite a thing here in the Lake District, but the undulating landscape can be off-putting for some. We know the roads and terrain here very well and can formulate routes to suit your aspirations.
Boot
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
From the quiet shores of Windermere to the scenic trails around Derwentwater, Outdooractive helps you make the most of every adventure in the Lakes. Plan, navigate, and record your walks, hikes, and cycling routes — whether it’s a family-friendly…
Conishead Priory, Ulverston
Peaceful and inspiring Buddhist Temple, amazing Romantic Gothic mansion, relaxing café, gift shop and book store. Bring a picnic. Six minute woodland walk to beach.
St Johns in the Vale, Keswick
Join Eric Hope, renowned Cumbrian angler and environmentalist, for unique guided fishing trips and casting tuition for individuals, groups, and corporate clients. Featured on TV with our friend Matt Hayes and on the BBC and ITV News.
Nr Bowness-on-Windermere
The Lakeland Model Village showcases dozens of miniature buildings crafted from locally sourced Coniston slate. Over the past 25 years, local builder Edward Robinson carefully created each one by hand, faithfully recreating some of Cumbria’s most…
KESWICK
To some, including the famous writer, poet and great thinker John Ruskin, Friar's Crag represents Keswick's best view.
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.
Saddle 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!)
Borrowdale, Keswick
You’ve never experienced anything like this…
Take on the UK’s original classic Via Ferrata against the backdrop of the stunning Lake District mountains.
Climb up the massive Cargo net to one of the finest views of Lake District. Buttermere, Crummock…
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…
Keswick
Derwent Water Marina is situated in the peaceful and sheltered northwest corner of the lake in the picturesque village of Portinscale, just a 20-minute walk from Keswick.
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