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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.

This aquatic ghyll scramble is situated in a beautiful canyon only a short walk from Coniston. In…
Green Man Survival provides survival and bushcraft training and experiences in the Lake District…
Step into the world of James Herriot on the All Creatures Great and Small Tour, set against the…
Wet bouldering, Canyoning, Ghyll Scrambling, Rock hopping... Whatever you want to call it, whether…
More Than Mountains was set up over twelve years ago to share our passion for exploring the hills…
We offer Gorge Walking (also known as Ghyll Scrambling) for young explorers. An adventure aimed…
Ghyll Scrambling, or Gorge Scrambling, is the ultimate all-weather experience! Come and get wet and…
Clay Shooting 12yrs+ and Air Rifle 8yrs+ couples or groups of 24 and 50 shots options and one hour…
Glide silently along the river and past the steam trains at the speed of paddle as we head south…
Adjacent to our clay pigeon shooting site, nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate, is where our…
Have you ever wanted to climb the highest mountain in the UK or maybe take on a mountain horseshoe…
Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from Haverthwaite to Lakeside via the Leven valley.…
Visit Carlisle Cathedral, centrally located in the heart of the city. Whether for worship, events,…
Get behind the wheel with this brilliant 4x4 experience with Graythwaite Adventure. With careful…
Totally unique to Lakeland Ascents and not found anywhere else in the Lakes, or the UK for that…
Adrenaline filled adventure inside the belly of a Lake District mountain, ‘Climb the Mine’ is the…
Go wild & experience a world of wildlife! There's over 100 species from Anaconda to Zebra. Rare and…
Have you ever walked on thin air? Get your heart racing while experiencing breathtaking scenery…
Play The Armitt's newest experiences - Escape Rooms in a Box. With two options to choose from -…
For a fun and accessible adrenaline hit, stepping out over a 150ft drop is hard to beat! We offer…
Have you ever wanted to go down a naturally formed waterpark? Are you brave enough to jump off the…
A range of engaging presentations take place daily bringing you closer to many of your favourite…
Escape the crowds and explore Lake Windermere at your own pace! Choose your adventure with…
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and…


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

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Explore the National Park’s lesser visited places on this gentle self-guided holiday, perfect for those looking to travel with those who matter most. Based in Keswick and Ambleside, you’ll be ideally placed to see some of the region’s best loved…
Keswick
Paddleboarding is quickly gaining popularity as a new paddle sport in the UK, and there’s no better place to try it out than the stunning mountain scenery of the Lake District.
Ambleside
Parkland and Gothic Revival castle sitting on the west shore of Windermere providing an impressive backdrop of turrets, towers, informal grounds and miles of lakeshore paths.
The Lake District is one of the best places you can visit for Stargazing and is listed in the top 5% of the darkest places in Britain. On a clear evening, we are able to see thousands of stars and constellations including the spectacular Milky Way.
Braithwaite, Keswick
Whinlatter Forest is home to the longest purpose-built mountain bike trail in the Lake District. The Red North and South loops put the mountain back into biking and have been built for experienced riders with good off-road skills and a higher level…
Ambleside
From short walks along valley bottoms or around lake shores, to lesser known mountain routes on the smaller and bigger mountains, right up to the likes of Scafell Pike and Helvellyn or even multiple summits, we will endeavour to build a route to…
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.
Boot
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
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.
Penrith
A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award-winning Lowther Castle is one of the northwest's most spectacular visitor attractions. Its setting within the Lake District National Park is truly beautiful while the…
Alston
Nenthead Mines is a historic place at Nenthead, near Alston. This remote valley is covered by remains from the lead and zinc mining industry of the North Pennines, including mine entrances, watercourses, dressing-floors and buildings. The site is…
WINDERMERE
A short walk from the centre of Bowness is Cockshot Point on the lake shore. It’s the perfect place for a family picnic and a paddle in the lake.
AMBLESIDE
Offering superb Lake Views, large open green space, picnic tables and parking nearby, Borans Park also has the remains of a Roman road leading to the ruin of the Galava Roman fort. Head down to the lake shore for the perfect picnic spot.
Nenthead
The Hive is a fully licensed events venue in a restored Wesleyan Chapel in Nenthead, offering pop up cafes, food events, live gigs, workshops and private functions, including weddings
29 Main St, Kirkby Lonsdale
Step into The Vault and unlock the history of Kirkby Lonsdale through this interactive, and free to enter, exhibit located in the town’s former bank vault.
Hire an electric bike today and explore Morecambe Bay’s stunning landscape – let your bike take the strain and supercharge your legs!
Hawkshead
Step inside the charming world of Tabitha Twitchit's second-hand bookshop in Hawkshead, where every shelf holds a story. Come in and wander round, browse and lose yourself in the quiet magic of well-loved pages and forgotten treasures. Whether…
The sport of rock climbing was essentially born here, and the Lake District has a rich heritage of climbing throughout the fells. We have developed a range of venues that make it easier to access rock climbing for people with additional needs.
Wicham, Millom
A beautiful golden sandy beach stretching for around 3 miles. Park at the car park and stroll along the sands. Toilets and a cafe available in the car park.
Egremont
Egremont Castle Park in the town of Egremont, offers 2.8 acres of beautiful green space that is ideal for walkers and runners.
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