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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.

From leisurely lakeside strolls to more challenging fell climbs and classic Lakeland ridge walks,…
Wake District is a family-run watersports business on Lake Windermere offering wakeboarding,…
Feed your soul & be guided by the most knowledgeable & friendly Lake District guides, through…
A stunning Elizabethan mansion with spectacular interiors and impressive collections of antiques. …
The myriad of slate quarries, including the famous Cathedral Cavern close to Coniston provide a…
Get your hands and feet on the rock and climb your way to the top of a rock climbing route in the…
The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the…
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Lake District. Travel through the…
Step behind the scenes with our guided tour and uncover the heritage, stories, and secrets that…
Archery 8yrs+ Axe throwing 12yrs+ and Crossbow 12yrs+. Book as single activities or as part of our…
Sail Windermere with us, feel the wind ruffle your hair, and then the surge of the boat as the…
Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting…
The ultimate horse riding experience in the stunning Cumbria. We are UK's only specialised heavy…
The Lake District is home to some of the most amazing Gravel Biking routes in England, with world…
There is no doubt that a visit to the award winning Walby Farm Park is the place to be for bucket…
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Lake District. Travel through the…
Canoe, Paddleboard, Kayaking in Windermere, Lake District. Tailored made courses from sea to surf,…
The Spa at Low Wood Bay will take you on a journey of indoor and outdoor thermal spaces, exquisite…
Our northernmost pier at Ambleside (Waterhead) is set in a beautiful location with arguably the…
Enjoy an unforgettable experience with our gentle-natured, inquisitive alpacas, we offer various…
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and…
Looking to get out in the hills? Local guide Emma Seery offers beautiful walks - from friendly…
Enjoy cruising aboard our launches around beautiful Coniston Water. A personal commentary by our…
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats,…


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

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Newby Bridge
This experience is all about learning the ropes, stick and flappy bits with straight-up language and a hands-on approach you and your fellow crew will do the vast majority of the tasks that make the boat work.
Penrith
Start your navigation journey with Hiking Highs, from the very beginning, the first time you have opened your paper map, to the technical contour only courses, our team are experienced navigation coaches... have fun, see the map with 3 dimensional…
Newby Bridge
We developed our bespoke canoe sailing boats to make an easily accessible boat for people with mobility difficulties - but everyone loves them. Fast light and you are a solo sailor from the very start. If you want a friend or carer in the boat to…
Windermere
The Spa at Low Wood Bay will take you on a journey of indoor and outdoor thermal spaces, exquisite lunch or afternoon tea options and a hand-selected spa treatment; enjoy unpretentious luxury in a unique setting.
Want to be a navigation ninja? South Lakes Adventures offers navigation skills sessions tailored to your needs and goals, all in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Beginners welcome.
Genuine Adventures, based in the Lake District, offers thrilling outdoor activities like tag archery, ghyll scrambling, and rock climbing, tailored for all ages by expert instructors since 2021.
Staveley
You might think rainforests only exist in far-flung locations, but we have them here in Cumbria, too. Join us at Staveley Woodlands to spot tell-tale signs that we're actually exploring a fragment of an ancient, lost world.
Appleby-in-Westmorland
A world hidden from the surface but full of adventure and challenge for all. From simple passageways to great labyrinths. Your journey feels like you’re reaching into the bowels of the earth on a true adventure. The experience is incredibly…
Cockermouth
Situated on what was once the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith railway line, Bassenthwaite Lake Station offers a unique place to enjoy breakfast, brunch and lunch aboard the replica Orient Express train, right here in the Lake District.
Windermere
Low Wood Watersports and Activity Centre, with it's large lake frontage and extensive range of equipment, is a great location for waterskiing, wakeboarding, sailing, kayaking/canoeing and boat hire.
Newby Bridge
Discover a wide array of local freshwater and marine species including menacing pike, carp and rays. Plus discover creatures from around the world including piranha, otters and clownfish.
Ambleside
Following secret ravines by scrambling up waterfalls, boulder hopping along the streambed and taking every opportunity to jump into crystal clear plunge pools. This is next level fun and the bonus is this can be enjoyed just as much when it’s…
Windermere
Green Man Survival provides survival and bushcraft training and experiences in the Lake District National Park. Our experiences are suitable for all including families, couples and friends, and we also offer group training courses that are suitable…
Newby Bridge
A half day's experience learning the core skills of bushcraft and survival with our expert instructors, including fire, shelter, water sourcing and more.
If you’re visiting the Lake District and would love something lasting, I offer relaxed outdoor family sessions. These are short, simple sessions designed to fit easily into your time here. Whether that’s a lakeside wander, a stretch of woodland, or…
Wasdale
Ranging from small groups in steep wet gorges involving roped ascents, to the fun of group set challenges. It may involve short scrambles, possible squeezes and crawls or even a rough stream walk. It can take you to places on the fell that you’d…
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…
A591, Windermere
Zip World Windermere is an award-winning high ropes adventure company with 2 fantastic outdoor experiences, Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets. If you’re looking for an unforgettable day out with friends or family, there is an outdoor adventure for…
Bowness-on-Windermere
The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the beauty and attention to detail in the design and the way the garden evokes the atmosphere of the Peter Rabbit stories.
The UK’s most popular place to place adventure kicks off by heading into the Lake District – enabling you the chance to take in some of the highlights of the National Park as part of the journey. As part of this you’ll enjoy riding past the…
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