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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 ultimate animal experience for anyone over the age of 8 years that you will never forget! This…
Quad Biking 16yrs+ and 4x4 off Road driving. Available as one hour sessions or with full and part…
Will you have the courage to lean back over the edge and abseil down a vertical wall of rock? Come…
The sport of rock climbing was essentially born here, and the Lake District has a rich heritage of…
Escape the crowds and explore Lake Windermere at your own pace! Choose your adventure with…
With beautiful, dramatic scenery that lends itself to days spent hiking amongst the Lakeland fells,…
Focussed coaching to develop advanced skills for river expeditions. This weekend will enable…
Discover the captivating charm of Muncaster Castle, a historic gem nestled on the stunning Lake…
This private 4×4 driving experience offers a wide variety of vantage points including, lakes,…
Wild food and foraging experts aiming to teach people about how sourcing food from the wild is…
Join Green Man Survival in our private woodland on the shores of Windermere to discover the ancient…
Experience the very best of England's Lake District with a journey aboard a renowned Windermere…
Canoe, Paddleboard, Kayaking in Windermere, Lake District. Tailored made courses from sea to surf,…
Explore nature’s playground and marvel at the stunning scenery on offer. Take the plunge into…
Ghyll Scrambling, or Gorge Scrambling, is the ultimate all-weather experience! Come and get wet and…
Award winning family attraction on historic Maryport harbourside. All day tickets for 70+ displays…
Our Cycling Route’s guide of the Lake District provides a broad range of cycle routes for all…
Whether you’re a complete beginner, indoor climber, or competent trad climber, we can tailor the…
Exploring at the speed of the e-bike means you’ll experience a huge variety of off-road riding, all…
Meet Coniston's heroes, John Ruskin, artist, radical and seer and Donald Campbell, speed ace. View…
A half day's experience learning the core skills of bushcraft and survival with our expert…
Canyoning is like Ghyll Scrambling, but on steroids! Join us as we journey down an atmospheric…
Step behind the scenes with our guided tour and uncover the heritage, stories, and secrets that…
Parkland and Gothic Revival castle sitting on the west shore of Windermere providing an impressive…


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

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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.
Aynam Rd, Kendal
Join Bowness Bay Brewing in Kendal for a brewery adventure! Immerse yourself in the magic of crafting exceptional craft beer and taste some of our delicious brews. Book now!
Bampton, Haweswater
A rugged Lake District landscape where nature restoration works alongside hill farming, to benefit wildlife, water and people.
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.
Coniston
Enjoy cruising aboard 1920's launches with solar-electric power. A unique and environmentally friendly way to enjoy beautiful Coniston Water. A personal commentary by our crew complements your experience of this wonderful area.
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…
Keswick
Let us be your guide on a hiking adventure that will take you to some of the most beautiful and challenging peaks in the area. Our expert team will not only show you the way, but also teach you valuable map reading skills and share fascinating…
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.
At Cumbria Wildlife Trust our staff are connecting people to nature with the aim of improving our health through Wild Wellbeing Days. The days focus on the 5 Ways of Wellbeing: Connect, Give, Learn, Be Active and Take Notice –designed to improve…
Nr Kendal
Full Day Adventure Days for Families and Groups. Two course home-cooked lunches available.
Various locations in Cumbria
Our cycling holidays are a unique way to discover Cumbria. Designed with the thoughtful traveller in mind, we aim to show you the hidden gems of the Lake District and also offer the option of electric bikes.
Windermere
Family Day Out – Walk the lakeshore, hop on a boat cruise, or enjoy a picnic by the water while the kids keep watch for the creature. It’s a magical way to make a family walk or boat trip even more exciting. A Lake District Character – Bownessie…
Boot
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
20 St Lukes Rd, Kirkby Stephen
Enjoy an excellent introduction to the charms of the English Lake District on the official Cumbria Way Walking Holiday.
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.
Grange-over-Sands
Opening for the 2024 season, new E-bike hire service - we are trialling a new active travel hub at the station and will be offering mobility scooter and E-bike hire as part of the Electric Bike Network.
Bassenthwaite
A range of engaging presentations take place daily bringing you closer to many of your favourite animals. Watch exhilarating Bird of Prey displays, educational Reptile talks and fun and interesting Lemur, Otter and Red Panda talks.
Looking for a fun way to boost your kids’ cycling confidence? Maybe you’re a family who have recently got into cycling and are looking to take it to the next level? This short break has been especially crafted for you! Based in Penrith, the gateway…
Bowness-on-Windermere
A one day introduction to navigation and map reading suitable for beginners. If you have never looked at a map or would like to learn more about planning and following a route using paths and tracks then this is the course for you.
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!
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