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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.

Lake District Activities with Lakeland Ascents provide high quality, professionally guided…
Enjoy a beautiful 14 mile return journey as well as a delicious cream tea at Dalegarth Café in the…
Take to the water in an unforgettable kayaking adventure on the breathtaking Wastwater! Surrounded…
The more popular mountains can become busy during holiday periods, so why not avoid the crowds by…
A one day introduction to navigation and map reading suitable for beginners. If you have never…
Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting…
A half day's experience learning the core skills of bushcraft and survival with our expert…
For many, Scafell Pike is the ultimate mountain day and presides high on the bucket list. We can…
This is a three day training event starting from Butarlyp Youth Hostel Grasmere, and partly on the…
Glide silently along the river and past the steam trains at the speed of paddle as we head south…
Clay Shooting 12yrs+ and Air Rifle 8yrs+ couples or groups of 24 and 50 shots options and one hour…
The Lake District is one of the best places you can visit for Stargazing and is listed in the top…
This aquatic ghyll scramble is situated in a beautiful canyon only a short walk from Coniston. In…
Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in…
La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian railway, is an award-winning heritage visitor attraction and Lake…
Looking for a fun way to boost your kids’ cycling confidence? Maybe you’re a family who have…
Adjacent to our clay pigeon shooting site, nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate, is where our…
The Lake District is known for being the home of Rock Climbing, so why not try your hand at this…
Join Bowness Bay Brewing in Kendal for a brewery adventure! Immerse yourself in the magic of…
Join Green Man Survival for our most in depth and demanding survival challenge. You will spend 72…
Outdoor family activities with Genuine Adventures: tag archery, ghyll scrambling, rock climbing,…
Located at the tranquil southern end of Lake Windermere, Lakeside Pier offers a different pace of…
Fun, adventure and good times guaranteed! Why not come and ride the White Water with us? We have…
The Lake District is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, with Derwentwater being one of the…


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

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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
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.
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…
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…
Ulverston International Music Festival - more than classical. From 30 May - 8 June 2024, in our beautiful corner of the Lake District.
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.
Egremont
Egremont Castle Park in the town of Egremont, offers 2.8 acres of beautiful green space that is ideal for walkers and runners.
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…
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…
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