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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.

We train people to undertake expeditions, and also run expeditions across the UK, but mostly in the…
Whether you're planning a car free stay, would like to explore the areas stunning scenery &…
Hiring a boat is the perfect way to get out & explore Derwent Water. Choose from our huge selection…
Our reality-based 2 day survival training course will give you the skills to be self-sufficient in…
Swim the Lakes are the Lakes District's Open Water Swimming Specialists. Our friendly team provides…
The sport of rock climbing was essentially born here, and the Lake District has a rich heritage of…
Exploring at the speed of the e-bike means you’ll experience a huge variety of off-road riding, all…
Adjacent to our clay pigeon shooting site, nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate, is where our…
More Than Mountains was set up over twelve years ago to share our passion for exploring the hills…
Paddle Windermere to a remote shore, light fire and cook on open fire. We are an inclusive company…
Based at the head of England's best trail centre, the Altura trail in Whinlatter Forest, Keswick. A…
This experience is all about learning the ropes, stick and flappy bits with straight-up language…
Experience the thrill of an after-dark adventure and discover how nocturnal creatures make the…
A rugged Lake District landscape where nature restoration works alongside hill farming, to benefit…
The perfect way to keep the kids (and adults) entertained all day whilst on a Lakeland…
Have you ever wanted to go down a naturally formed waterpark? Are you brave enough to jump off the…
Fancy feeling the freedom of abseiling down a cliff or off a railway viaduct? If you enjoy high…
Long House Studios is a small, friendly, independent art school offering intensive and immersive…
Experience the thrill of leaning back and abseiling down a vertical rock face! Abseiling is both a…
The more popular mountains can become busy during holiday periods, so why not avoid the crowds by…
Do you want to learn what to do when the mist comes down and how to accurately take and follow a…
Our cycling holidays are a unique way to discover Cumbria. Designed with the thoughtful traveller…
Totally unique to Lakeland Ascents and not found anywhere else in the Lakes, or the UK for that…
Kankku has specially prepared 4x4 vehicles that you drive on rough and rocky scenic trails through…


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

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Haverigg, Millom
Haverigg beach on Cumbria’s west coast sees shingle turn to sand as you walk further from the mainland, offering the kind of damp sand that’s perfect for sandcastle building.
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.
AMBLESIDE
The Waterhead area is just a short walk from the centre of town. This is the start of Windermere – England’s longest lake. At Waterhead there is a pier where you can take a boat trip around England’s most famous lake or hop off at Bowness for the…
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…
Coniston
There's something for everyone at Coniston Boating Centre, both on and off the water. You can hire motor boats, rowing boats, sailing dinghies, canoes and paddleboards to explore the lake in a style that suits you. We have a wheelchair-accessible…
Hire an electric bike today and explore Morecambe Bay’s stunning landscape – let your bike take the strain and supercharge your legs!
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
Carlisle
Chances Park is specially landscaped to offers great views of the city of Carlisle. The main entrance to Chance's Park and the community centre is off the Wigton Road (A595) where there is a free car park for visitors. There is pedestrian access off…
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.
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…
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