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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.

Get your hands and feet on the rock and climb your way to the top of a rock climbing route in the…
Specialist bike hire for everyone from 3 great locations around Lake Windermere. Electric bikes.…
Zip World Windermere is an award-winning high ropes adventure company with 2 fantastic outdoor…
Join us for a half-day guided woodland walk in the South Lakes, learning some bushcraft essentials…
A stunning Elizabethan mansion with spectacular interiors and impressive collections of antiques. …
Join Eric Hope, renowned Cumbrian angler and environmentalist, for unique guided fishing trips and…
Green Man Survival provides survival and bushcraft training and experiences in the Lake District…
Residential outdoor adventure holidays for people with disabilities, including those with the most…
Travel in style with your own private driver to visit four of the best country pubs that surround…
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and…
Archery 8yrs+ Axe throwing 12yrs+ and Crossbow 12yrs+. Book as single activities or as part of our…
Usually held on the first Thursday of the month, our wine tasting evenings are full of laughter and…
Talkin Tarn is a great destination for the whole family. Come and find out why Talkin Tarn really…
More Than Mountains was set up over twelve years ago to share our passion for exploring the hills…
We offer a variety of activities on site, all included under one entrance fee, we have a variety of…
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Yorkshire Dales National Park on a full-day tour from the…
An interactive world of optical illusions including illusion rooms, holograms and interactive…
Enjoy an unforgettable experience with our gentle-natured, inquisitive alpacas, we offer various…
From short walks along valley bottoms or around lake shores, to lesser known mountain routes on the…
Canoe, Paddleboard, Kayaking in Windermere, Lake District. Tailored made courses from sea to surf,…
The ultimate animal experience for anyone over the age of 8 years that you will never forget! This…
Get ready for an unforgettable Paddleboarding adventure on the stunning Wastwater, nestled in the…
A fascinating historic house where the elegance and loveliness of the Victorian era combine with…
Kendal Museum is one of the oldest museums in the UK, founded in 1796 by William Todhunter. The…


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…
Windermere
Canoe, Paddleboard, Kayaking in Windermere, Lake District. Tailored made courses from sea to surf, lakes to rivers, adults to children.
Bassenthwaite
The ultimate animal experience for anyone over the age of 8 years that you will never forget! This experience is the perfect way to meet our Tapirs, Meerkats, and Ring-Tailed Lemurs!
Get ready for an unforgettable Paddleboarding adventure on the stunning Wastwater, nestled in the breathtaking Wasdale Valley—home to England’s highest peak, Scafell Pike! Surrounded by the majestic mountains of the Western Lake District, this is…
Cumbria
At Contours Holidays, we think that the Bob Graham Round is simply too good a route to be restricted to elite fell runners, so we’ve turned it into an awesome walking holiday by extending the route slightly, so that each day ends in a village with…
Grange-over-Sands
A fascinating historic house where the elegance and loveliness of the Victorian era combine with the warmth and welcome of a much loved family home. The hall is set in 25 acres of romantic formal & woodland gardens and ancient parkland, with the…
Penrith
The mainly 15thC remains of a castle begun by Bishop Strickland of Carlisle and developed by the Nevilles and Richard lll. Set in a municipal park opposite the railway station.
Kendal
Kendal Museum is one of the oldest museums in the UK, founded in 1796 by William Todhunter. The Museum has a long history in Kendal Town and has occupied various sites but has been at its current location (previously a wool warehouse) since 1913.
Keswick
These adrenaline-pumping obstacles will test your physical and mental strengths. You’ll need to muster all your courage and agility to make it through this amazing course.
Bassenthwaite
An unique opportunity for anyone over 16 years old. After enjoying a Bird of Prey flying display on the park your experience will begin. Our falconer will teach you how to recall and hold the birds and we start with an owl. Following this we move…
Boot
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
Eskdale
There is gorge scrambling, there is canyoning, then there is The Esk Gorge. A mega place with massive jumps into crystal clear waters. The pools are deep and big offering lots of swimming and scrambling along the rocky edges too.
Coniston
Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in this exquisite steam-powered craft.
Grasmere
Make yourself comfortable in the former home of National Trust Founder, Canon Rawnsley. Only partially restored and decorated, this isn’t a typical National Trust experience.
Barrow-in-Furness
Built in a historic nineteenth century dock, the museum is home to a wealth of objects on the social and industrial history of the Furness area. The museum is a great day out for all with a popular playground, attractive Channelside walks, cafe…
Keswick
Do you know what to do when the mist comes down or how to accurately take and follow a compass bearing? Come along on our intermediate navigation course to find out how.
Ambleside
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation workshops, Rock Climbing, Rock Scrambling, Gorge Scrambling, Abseiling, Canyoning and any combination of these. We’re here to help ensure you experience the…
Challenge yourself - have a go at Rock Climbing. The Lake District is famous for its climbing, offering a huge variety of options to suit everyone. Whatever your level, our qualified and experienced instructors will be there to coach you and show…
Borrowdale, Keswick
Adrenaline filled adventure inside the belly of a Lake District mountain, ‘Climb the Mine’ is the only one of its type in England.
Wild food and foraging experts aiming to teach people about how sourcing food from the wild is better for our health, our plates and our planet!
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