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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.

The house boasts 800 years of family history, and is still lived in by the Strickland family today.…
Focussed coaching to develop advanced skills for river expeditions. This weekend will enable…
Hire a rowing or motor boat and explore Derwentwater and its islands under your own steam. No…
Fun, adventure and good times guaranteed! Why not come and ride the White Water with us? We have…
Zip World Windermere is an award-winning high ropes adventure company with 2 fantastic outdoor…
Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting…
Brimstone Spa, is exclusively for residents of the Langdale Hotel, Langdale Lodges and Brimstone…
Rock climbing has increased in popularity recently, particularly since its introduction at the…
The Spa at Low Wood Bay will take you on a journey of indoor and outdoor thermal spaces, exquisite…
Cartmel Racecourse is a truly unique location - home to Summer Jump horseracing with added delights…
Yes, you can: Users of Mobility aids, Anyone who can sit with support, Users of Wheelchairs, Unsure…
Discover a wide array of local freshwater and marine species including menacing pike, carp and rays…
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats,…
A unique combination of interrelated stories and a fascinating visitor experience. Over 100 years…
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of Regency England with an exclusive,…
We offer Gorge Walking (also known as Ghyll Scrambling) for young explorers. An adventure aimed…
For a special Lake District experience, enjoy a trip on a fully restored wooden heritage boat from…
Charter a skippered yacht for a 2 hour sailing experience for up to 4 people, get involved and take…
Join Green Man Survival for our most in depth and demanding survival challenge. You will spend 72…
Take on some of the Lake District’s most notorious mountain roads on this challenging route -…
Travel in style with your own private driver to visit four of the best country pubs that surround…
Nestled in the heart of the Lake District National Park, Bowness-on-Windermere is a picturesque…
From short walks along valley bottoms or around lake shores, to lesser known mountain routes on the…
An interactive world of optical illusions including illusion rooms, holograms and interactive…


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

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Whitehaven
Imagine leaving the heart of Whitehaven's historic port and being taken back in time to an exotic tropical island's rainforest in the Caribbean, that is just the start of your great adventure in The Rum Story.
Cumbria Wildlife Trust looks after lots of hidden and special places thriving with wildlife around the county. We run events at our nature reserves and in other unusual places, and cater for individuals and families. Events run all year round.
Experience the thrill of leaning back and abseiling down a vertical rock face! Abseiling is both a challenging and rewarding activity, especially if you have a healthy fear of heights!
The Promenade, Maryport
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars, inscriptions and sculptures from the adjacent Roman fort and civilian settlement.
Hawkshead, Lake Windermere
Nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate, 5,000 acres of managed woodland, parkland and lake frontage, is our magical bushcraft base where we love to welcome those seeking a real outdoor experience.
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.
Silloth
A museum/exhibition based on a collection of toy soldiers and related forts, guns etc. Battlefield models, Hadrian's Wall feature, historical information.
Silloth
Silloth on Solway Golf Club is a beautiful links golf course situated on the shores of the Solway Firth in North West Cumbria. Silloth is highly rated and is listed in the top 50 golf courses in Britain and Ireland.
Keswick
Just past the famous Ashness Bridge, clamber up the hill to the right from the road to experience the rewards of Surprise View.
Newby Bridge
A full day's experience learning the key skills of bushcraft and survival with our expert instructors, such as firelighting, shelter building and more.
Grisedale Bridge, Glenridding
With beautiful, dramatic scenery that lends itself to days spent hiking amongst the Lakeland fells, exploring the quaint villages, or simply relaxing on the water, hop aboard a Ullswater ‘Steamer’ to experience this little slice of Lake District…
Kendal
The sport of rock climbing was essentially born here, and the Lake District has a rich heritage of climbing throughout the fells.
We have developed a range of venues that make it easier to access rock climbing for people with additional needs.
CARNFORTH
This popular beauty spot lies just on the endg edge of the beatuiful town of Kirkby Lonsdale, where Cumbria meets the Yorkshire Dales.
Kendal
The sport of rock climbing was essentially born here in Lake District and there is now a rich heritage of climbing throughout the fells. We have developed a range of venues that make it easier to access rock climbing for people with additional needs.
Sedgwick, Kendal
We offer a variety of activities on site, all included under one entrance fee, we have a variety of farm animals, outdoor play area, and lots more fun for all the family. We have regular meet the animals activities and tractor rides through out the…
Newby Bridge
Anyone Can is an inclusive adventure company. We welcome those with additional needs and those without. We have a wide range of adaptive and inclusive equipment to make adventure possible for our clients.
Keswick
Have you ever wanted to go down a naturally formed waterpark? Are you brave enough to jump off the Corkscrew? Do you want to get soaked from head to toe? Then Ghyll Scrambling is the activity for you!
Grange-over-Sands
This experience will take you into an area of Foulshaw Moss not open to the general public. It's ideal for those who love this special nature reserve and want to see something new, as well as those who haven't visited before and would like exclusive…
Windermere
This private 4×4 driving experience offers a wide variety of vantage points including, lakes, mountains, caves, waterfalls, rivers and streams. An ideal activity for those with an adventurous nature and passion for the outdoors. The tour is customer…
Cockermouth
From leisurely lakeside strolls to more challenging fell climbs and classic Lakeland ridge walks, there are routes for all levels of fitness and abilities, many of which start right from the doorstep or are within easy reach of Hassness Country…
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