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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 the quiet shores of Windermere to the scenic trails around Derwentwater, Outdooractive helps…
Discover a wide array of local freshwater and marine species including menacing pike, carp and rays…
If you can't decide which one of our kick ass experiences to choose, don't, and just do them all!…
Challenge yourself - have a go at Rock Climbing. The Lake District is famous for its climbing,…
Let us take you on one of our favourite walks, an off-the-beaten-track route far from the crowds…
A rugged Lake District landscape where nature restoration works alongside hill farming, to benefit…
An unique opportunity for anyone over 16 years old. After enjoying a Bird of Prey flying display…
Electric Bike Hire - E-Bikes delivered directly to your accommodation in the South Lakes by E-Bike…
Welcome to England's only true mountain forest. Whinlatter boasts unrivalled views across…
Situated in the quaint Lake District Village of Hawkshead, the boys Grammar School gives insight…
Our Cycling Route’s guide of the Lake District provides a broad range of cycle routes for all…
The ultimate horse riding experience in the stunning Cumbria. We are UK's only specialised heavy…
Following secret ravines by scrambling up waterfalls, boulder hopping along the streambed and…
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and…
Swim the Lakes are the Lakes District's Open Water Swimming Specialists. Our friendly team provides…
If you’re visiting the Lake District and would love something lasting, I offer relaxed outdoor…
Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from Haverthwaite to Lakeside via the Leven valley.…
From leisurely lakeside strolls to more challenging fell climbs and classic Lakeland ridge walks,…
This aquatic ghyll scramble is situated in a beautiful canyon only a short walk from Coniston. In…
Have this special coastal nature reserve all to yourselves for an after-hours adventure! Track…
The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the…
A world hidden from the surface but full of adventure and challenge for all. From simple…
Experience the thrill of leaning back and abseiling down a vertical rock face! Abseiling is both a…
This is closely related to Gorge scrambling only this time we are heading downsteam. More jumping…


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

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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.
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.
Keswick
Just past the famous Ashness Bridge, clamber up the hill to the right from the road to experience the rewards of Surprise View.
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.
Borrowdale, Keswick
You’ve never experienced anything like this…
Take on the UK’s original classic Via Ferrata against the backdrop of the stunning Lake District mountains.
Climb up the massive Cargo net to one of the finest views of Lake District. Buttermere, Crummock…
Barrow-in-Furness
Have this special coastal nature reserve all to yourselves for an after-hours adventure! Track wildlife across the reserve using different equipment and techniques, with the help of our expert guides.
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.
Hawkshead, Lake Windermere
This experience combines two of our most popular activities. We’ve designed a 2-hour experience that combines one-hour of 4x4 off-road driving with a mini bushcraft session.
Penrith
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling across one of the largest adventure playgrounds in the country. When you do this at Lowther, you have found the lost castle.
Carlisle
Hear about Carlisle Luguvalium, the Wall fort Uxcellodunum then, off to visit our fabulous Wall as you tour the north Cumbrian landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and enjoy wonderful scenery along the Wall route.
Get the most out of your time in the Lake District with a Muddy Boots private guided walk tailored to your requirements!
Ambleside
The Lake District is home to some of the most amazing Gravel Biking routes in England, with world class scenery coming as standard. We know loads of great routes throughout the district and to suit all abilities and expectations. This makes us well…
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…
Take to the water in an unforgettable kayaking adventure on the breathtaking Wastwater! Surrounded by towering mountains and untouched natural beauty, this is your chance to explore one of the most picturesque lakes in the UK.
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.
Cockermouth
Step behind the scenes with our guided tour and uncover the heritage, stories, and secrets that make Jennings so special. From our proud brewing history to the character of our beers, you’ll enjoy a memorable journey through time – finishing with a…
Kendal
Photography tours and workshops under the guidance of Amy Bateman, British Life Photographer of the Year and Forty Farms Creator. Enjoy photographing Lakeland Farm life and subjects ordinarily out of reach.
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…
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…
Bampton, Penrith
Enjoy intimate views and excellent photography opportunities of Badgers, from the comfort of the RSPB's Badger Hide at Wild Haweswater. As the sun sets over Haweswater, the woodland residents emerge for their nightly foraging escapades. The…
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