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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.

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    The Lake District, Cumbria is England’s adventure capital. Which should give you an idea of the broad range of activities to enjoy in this beautiful landscape.
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Lake District Activities with Lakeland Ascents
Lake District Activities with Lakeland Ascents

Lake District Activities with Lakeland Ascents provide high quality, professionally guided…

Scenic Views from Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Lake District
Cream Tea and Steam Experience at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

Enjoy a beautiful 14 mile return journey as well as a delicious cream tea at Dalegarth Café in the…

Visitors Kayaking in the Lake District with Path to Adventure
Kayaking in the Lake District with Path to Adventure

Take to the water in an unforgettable kayaking adventure on the breathtaking Wastwater! Surrounded…

Sunrise and Sunset Hikes with Mountain Journeys in the Lake District, Cumbria
Sunrise and Sunset Hikes with Mountain Journeys

The more popular mountains can become busy during holiday periods, so why not avoid the crowds by…

Beginners Navigation Course with More Than Mountains in Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District
Beginner's Navigation Course with More Than Mountains (Bowness)

A one day introduction to navigation and map reading suitable for beginners. If you have never…

Visitor Hugging the Sheep at Herdwick Experience at Yew Tree Farm in Coniston, Lake District
Herdwick Experience at Yew Tree Farm

Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting…

Learn to Make and Safely Manage Fire with Green Man Survival
The Survivor - A Half Day Bushcraft and Survival Training Experience with Green Man Survival

A half day's experience learning the core skills of bushcraft and survival with our expert…

Scafell Pike Hikes with Mountain Journeys near Seascale, Lake District
Scafell Pike Hikes with Mountain Journeys

For many, Scafell Pike is the ultimate mountain day and presides high on the bucket list. We can…

Wild Camping Training with The Expedition Club in the Lake District, Cumbria
Navigation and Wild Camping Training with The Expedition Club

This is a three day training event starting from Butarlyp Youth Hostel Grasmere, and partly on the…

Visitors Canoeing with Anyone Can in the Lake District, Cumbria
Canoe on Windermere - England's Longest with Anyone Can (Accessible Canoeing)

Glide silently along the river and past the steam trains at the speed of paddle as we head south…

Clay Shooting and Air Rifle at The Outdoor Adventure Company near Kendal, Cumbria
Clay Shooting and Air Rifle @ The Outdoor Adventure Company

Clay Shooting 12yrs+ and Air Rifle 8yrs+ couples or groups of 24 and 50 shots options and one hour…

Visitors Dark Sky Canoeing & Star Gazing with Path to Adventure in the Lake District, Cumbria
Dark Sky Canoeing & Star Gazing with Path to Adventure

The Lake District is one of the best places you can visit for Stargazing and is listed in the top…

Family Ghyll Scrambling in the Lake District with Path to Adventure
Young Family Ghyll Scrambling (Age 5+) with Path to Adventure

This aquatic ghyll scramble is situated in a beautiful canyon only a short walk from Coniston. In…

Views from Steam Yacht Gondola on Coniston Water, Lake District
Steam Yacht Gondola

Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in…

Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Train with a scenic mountain backdrop and lake reflection © Mark Fielding
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian railway, is an award-winning heritage visitor attraction and Lake…

Guided Family Bike Skills with Saddle Skedaddle in the Lake District, Cumbria
Guided Family Bike Skills - Saddle Skedaddle

Looking for a fun way to boost your kids’ cycling confidence? Maybe you’re a family who have…

Groups at Archery and Axe Throwing with Graythwaite Adventure near Hawkshead, Lake District
Archery and Axe Throwing with Graythwaite Adventure

Adjacent to our clay pigeon shooting site, nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate, is where our…

Visitor rock climbing with Newlands Adventure Centre in the Lake District, Cumbria
Rock Climbing at Newlands Adventure Centre

The Lake District is known for being the home of Rock Climbing, so why not try your hand at this…

Visitors on a Brewery Tour at Bowness Bay Brewing in Kendal, Cumbria
Brewery Tours at Bowness Bay Brewing

Join Bowness Bay Brewing in Kendal for a brewery adventure! Immerse yourself in the magic of…

Visitor Starting a Fire on the Intensive 72 hour Survival Experience with Green Man Survival
Intensive 72 hour Survival Experience with Green Man Survival

Join Green Man Survival for our most in depth and demanding survival challenge. You will spend 72…

Visitors Ghyll Scrambling with Genuine Adventures in the Lake District, Cumbria
Outdoor Family Activities with Genuine Adventures

Outdoor family activities with Genuine Adventures: tag archery, ghyll scrambling, rock climbing,…

Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside
Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside

Located at the tranquil southern end of Lake Windermere, Lakeside Pier offers a different pace of…

Lake District White Water Rafting in Cumbria
Lake District White Water Rafting

Fun, adventure and good times guaranteed! Why not come and ride the White Water with us? We have…

Visitors in kayaks from Newlands Adventure Centre in the Lake District, Cumbria
Kayaking at Newlands Adventure Centre

The Lake District is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, with Derwentwater being one of the…

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  • 1Lake District Activities with Lakeland Ascents
  • 2Cream Tea and Steam Experience at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
  • 3Kayaking in the Lake District with Path to Adventure
  • 4Sunrise and Sunset Hikes with Mountain Journeys
  • 5Beginner's Navigation Course with More Than Mountains (Bowness)
  • 6Herdwick Experience at Yew Tree Farm
  • 7The Survivor - A Half Day Bushcraft and Survival Training Experience with Green Man Survival
  • 8Scafell Pike Hikes with Mountain Journeys
  • 9Navigation and Wild Camping Training with The Expedition Club
  • 10Canoe on Windermere - England's Longest with Anyone Can (Accessible Canoeing)
  • 11Clay Shooting and Air Rifle @ The Outdoor Adventure Company
  • 12Dark Sky Canoeing & Star Gazing with Path to Adventure
  • 13Young Family Ghyll Scrambling (Age 5+) with Path to Adventure
  • 14Steam Yacht Gondola
  • 15Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
  • 16Guided Family Bike Skills - Saddle Skedaddle
  • 17Archery and Axe Throwing with Graythwaite Adventure
  • 18Rock Climbing at Newlands Adventure Centre
  • 19Brewery Tours at Bowness Bay Brewing
  • 20Intensive 72 hour Survival Experience with Green Man Survival
  • 21Outdoor Family Activities with Genuine Adventures
  • 22Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside
  • 23Lake District White Water Rafting
  • 24Kayaking at Newlands Adventure Centre
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  1. Exterior at The Hive in Nenthead, Cumbria
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    The Hive

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    The Hive at Nenthead, The Hive, Nenthead, Cumbria, CA9 3PF

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    01434 408040

    manager@hivenenthead.co.uk

    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

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  2. Haverigg Beach
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    Haverigg Beach

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    Sea View, Haverigg, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4ER

    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.

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    Chances Park

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    Wigton Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6JP

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    01228 817200

    parks@carlisle.gov.uk

    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…

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  4. Exterior of Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop in Hawkshead, Lake District © National Trust Images / Steven Barber
    Exterior of Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop in Hawkshead, Lake District © National Trust Images / Steven Barber
    Exterior of Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop in Hawkshead, Lake District © Lakes Culture / Jill Jennings
    Exterior of Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop in Hawkshead, Lake District © National Trust Images / Chris Lacey
    Exterior of Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop in Hawkshead, Lake District © National Trust Images / Steven Barber
    Exterior of Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop in Hawkshead, Lake District © Lakes Culture / Jill Jennings
    Exterior of Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop in Hawkshead, Lake District © National Trust Images / Chris Lacey
    Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop

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    Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop, Main St, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0NS

    tabithatwitchitsbookshop@nationaltrust.org.uk

    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…

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    Choral Concert at Cartmel Priory
    Love's Sweet Passion - Ulverston International Music Festival
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    Last Round - Ulverston International Music Festival. Photo: Stefan Bremer.
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    Jennifer Pike - Ulverston International Music Festival. Photo:Arno
    Animato Quartet - Ulverston International Music Festival. Photo:Sarah Wijzenbeek
    Royal Northern Sinfonia - Ulverston International Music Festival
    Arethusa Quartet - Ulverston International Music Festival. Photo: Sarah Wijzenbee
    Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain - Ulverston International Music Festival
    Choral Concert at Cartmel Priory
    Love's Sweet Passion - Ulverston International Music Festival
    Nicholas Daniel Recital - Ulverston International Music Festival
    Last Round - Ulverston International Music Festival. Photo: Stefan Bremer.
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    Animato Quartet - Ulverston International Music Festival. Photo:Sarah Wijzenbeek
    Ulverston International Music Festival

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    info@ulverstonmusicfestival.co.uk

    Ulverston International Music Festival - more than classical. From 30 May - 8 June 2024, in our beautiful corner of the Lake District.

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    Cockshot Point

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    Glebe Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, WINDERMERE, Cumbria, LA23 3GZ

    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.

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    Egremont Castle Park

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    Bookwell, Castle Villas, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2JW

    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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    Borans Park, Ambleside
    Borrans Park, Ambleside

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    Borrans Road, AMBLESIDE, Cumbria, LA22 0EN

    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.

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    Waterhead Pier

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    Waterhead, AMBLESIDE, Cumbria, LA22 0EX

    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…

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  10. Views over Coniston Water from Coniston Boating Centre, Lake District
    Views over Coniston Water from Coniston Boating Centre, Lake District
    Coniston Boating Centre - Boat and Cycle Hire

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    Coniston Boating Centre, Lake Rd, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8EW

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    015394 41366

    conistonbc@lake-district.gov.uk

    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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