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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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Hawkshead
Grizedale Observatory and planetarium for stargazing under the dark skies of the Lake District. Nestled deep within the breathtaking Grizedale Forest in the heart of the Lake District, this immersive stargazing experience invites the whole family to…
Windermere
Adventuring provides outdoor activities such as rock climbing and the ever-popular Ghyll Scrambling (climbing waterfalls) around the Lake District under safe instructions from local, expert mountain leaders in a way that is enjoyable, exhilarating,…
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.
Braithwaite, Keswick
Based at the head of England's best trail centre, the Altura trail in Whinlatter Forest, Keswick. A well stocked trail centre bike shop offering premium bike hire, fast repairs and premium road and mountain bike sales. We also offer guiding and…
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.
Ambleside
Biketreks Grizedale is a bike hire centre and shop in Grizedale Forest, offering mountain bike and E-Bike hire all year round. Our shop stocks a wide range of clothing, accessories and new and ex-hire bikes.
We offer Gorge Walking (also known as Ghyll Scrambling) for young explorers. An adventure aimed specifically for families with children. If your kids love splashing about in water or you want them to build water confidence then this is the activity…
Coniston
The myriad of slate quarries, including the famous Cathedral Cavern close to Coniston provide a great venue to experience the thrill of abseiling. More Than Mountains only uses highly qualified and knowledgeable instructors who are incredibly…
Guided Rock Climbing by Genuine Adventures in the Lake District offers tailored, safe ascents for all levels with expert instructors, using the region’s crags for an unforgettable outdoor challenge.
Cumbria
During the nineteenth century, adventurous tourists travelled by horse-drawn carriage through Borrowdale and onto Buttermere via the Honister Pass, before returning to Keswick through the Newlands Valley. This short trail through some of the finest…
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.
Newby Bridge
Pack your clothes along with your sense of adventure and escape for a couple of days to the woods on this fully catered, immersive experience, with some wild camping accommodation thrown in. You may be learning some survival skills, but don’t be…
Penrith
A tranquil haven with an almost-forgotten industrial past. Walled garden with outstanding medicinal and culinary herb collection and orchards, woodland walks to a restored watermill.
Ambleside
Parkland and Gothic Revival castle sitting on the west shore of Windermere providing an impressive backdrop of turrets, towers, informal grounds and miles of lakeshore paths.
Ambleside
The more popular mountains can become busy during holiday periods, so why not avoid the crowds by making an early (or late) start and watch the sunrise from a mountain summit?
Will you have the courage to lean back over the edge and abseil down a vertical wall of rock? Come and try abseiling in the Lake District with us. Don't worry - our expert, professional instructors will give you all the coaching and encouragement…
Coniston
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake Districts' famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery from a Canadian Canoe. Along the way we will stop off to try a little Bushcraft. We will cover the exciting and essential skills of how to make a fire…
Penrith
Unique, immersive spa on the edge of the Lake District with 14 nature‑inspired thermal experiences and indulgent treatments in a serene forest setting.
From valleys to mountains, we offer experiences tailored to suit your needs. Offering single day experiences to multiday action packed holidays, join us in an adventure across the Lake District.
Whether it be ghyll scrambling or canyoning, local…
Give something back to nature and the Lake District and take part in a Wild Work Day with Cumbria Wildlife Trust. Wild Word Days are a great way to bring people together and improve everyone’s wellbeing, as well as giving back to nature.
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