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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.

Let us be your guide on a hiking adventure that will take you to some of the most beautiful and…
This experience will take you into an area of Foulshaw Moss not open to the general public. It's…
Take on some of the Lake District’s most notorious mountain roads on this challenging route -…
A one day introduction to navigation and map reading suitable for beginners. If you have never…
Fancy feeling the freedom of abseiling down a cliff or off a railway viaduct? If you enjoy high…
Join Eric Hope, renowned Cumbrian angler and environmentalist, for unique guided fishing trips and…
Saddle Skedaddle is the world’s leading independent cycling holiday specialist, with over 200…
Welcome to England's only true mountain forest. Whinlatter boasts unrivalled views across…
From short walks along valley bottoms or around lake shores, to lesser known mountain routes on the…
A relaxed and easy walking tour around the heart of the historic city of Carlisle. Discover some…
Specialist bike hire for everyone from 3 great locations around Lake Windermere. Electric bikes.…
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling…
Enjoy your perfect Lake District day out at Wordsworth Grasmere. Discover the home of William…
This is closely related to Gorge scrambling only this time we are heading downsteam. More jumping…
This aquatic ghyll scramble is situated in a beautiful canyon only a short walk from Coniston. In…
Get ready for an unforgettable Paddleboarding adventure on the stunning Wastwater, nestled in the…
Paddleboarding is quickly gaining popularity as a new paddle sport in the UK, and there’s no better…
Our Lake District E-Bike tours are designed to suit all fitness levels (age 14+ years), for leisure…
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
Situated in the quaint Lake District Village of Hawkshead, the boys Grammar School gives insight…
A magical indoor attraction that brings to life all 23 Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit tales. Meet…
Yes, you can: Users of Mobility aids, Anyone who can sit with support, Users of Wheelchairs, Unsure…
Located at the tranquil southern end of Lake Windermere, Lakeside Pier offers a different pace of…
Go wild & experience a world of wildlife! There's over 100 species from Anaconda to Zebra. Rare and…


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

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Boot
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
Hawkshead, Ambleside
Situated in the quaint Lake District Village of Hawkshead, the boys Grammar School gives insight into school life ever since it opened in 1585. William Wordsworth also attended the school from age 9 to 17 with his brothers.
Alston
The multi award winning South Tynedale Railway is situated in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Global Geopark.
Bowness-on-Windermere
A magical indoor attraction that brings to life all 23 Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit tales. Meet all your favourite characters and find out more about Beatrix Potter herself.
Yes, you can: Users of Mobility aids, Anyone who can sit with support, Users of Wheelchairs, Unsure or low confidence walkers, All people with visual impairments, People with Auditory impairments, People with learning difficulties, People with…
Located at the tranquil southern end of Lake Windermere, Lakeside Pier offers a different pace of exploration in the Lake District. Board a Windermere Lake Cruise’s vessel and get treated to the finest views from the water.
Bassenthwaite
Go wild & experience a world of wildlife! There's over 100 species from Anaconda to Zebra. Rare and endangered species like Gibbons and Asian Fishing Cats, plus family favourites like lemurs and Meerkats. A great day out for all the family.
Newby Bridge
A unique combination of interrelated stories and a fascinating visitor experience.
Over 100 years of motoring history, the Campbell Bluebird exhibition, IOM TT tribute display and the Leven Valley heritage centre. Gift shop and Cafe Ambio.
Ambleside
Road biking is quite a thing here in the Lake District, but the undulating landscape can be off-putting for some. We know the roads and terrain here very well and can formulate routes to suit your aspirations.
Grange-over-Sands
Unique, therapeutic & life-changing experiences for all animal lovers with the famous Black Horses of Cartmel.
Carlisle
Visit Carlisle Cathedral, centrally located in the heart of the city. Whether for worship, events, family activities, refreshments or simply a moment of peace - a warm welcome awaits.
Keswick
The Lake District is known for being the home of Rock Climbing, so why not try your hand at this extreme sport! Conquer a fear and get up close and personal with some of the incredible local landscape all whilst under the watchful eye of our…
Windermere
Join Green Man Survival in our private woodland on the shores of Windermere to discover the ancient art of archery. We will learn a little about the history of this primitive skill and have the chance to experience how tricky it must have been for…
Milnthorpe
Golf Lake District is a new Golf tourism business that is promoting Golf courses and Hotels in the Cumbria area. Tailor made packages will be put in place for all customers so they can enjoy Cumbria Golf to its full potential. Our knowledgeable…
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…
Cumbria
Founded in 1996, Contours Holidays specialises in organising self-guided walking, trail running and cycling tours across the UK. Along with an enviable wealth of experience, we are proud to offer an unrivalled selection of trails to choose from. We…
Keswick
The Lake District is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, with Derwentwater being one of the most remarkable features in this idyllic region. If you’re looking for a fantastic way to explore this area’s breath-taking scenery, why not try…
Coniston
SUP Paddleboarding by Genuine Adventures offers a serene glide across Lake District waters, guided by experts for all ages, with gear provided for a tailored, scenic adventure.
Penrith
Home to the Hasell family since 1679, visitors to Dalemain will discover a fascinating combination of history, architecture and family which is both a Cumbrian and national story. Dalemain is an award-winning delight and is part of the UNESCO World…
Ullswater
Exploring at the speed of the e-bike means you’ll experience a huge variety of off-road riding, all at a manageable level, this includes rocky tracks, tricky descents, rewarding climbs, exciting stream crossings and fun singletrack traverses, with…
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