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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.

Paddle Windermere to a remote shore, light fire and cook on open fire. We are an inclusive company…
Take to the water in an unforgettable kayaking adventure on the breathtaking Wastwater! Surrounded…
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations…
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house is a rare architectural gem in the heart of the Lake District…
For many, Scafell Pike is the ultimate mountain day and presides high on the bucket list. We can…
Historic house and gardens based on a medieval pele towers with substantial 17th, 18th and 19thC…
Road biking is quite a thing here in the Lake District, but the undulating landscape can be…
Paddleboarding is quickly gaining popularity as a new paddle sport in the UK, and there’s no better…
Carlisle Racecourse in Cumbria offers thrilling Jump & Flat racing with feature meetings like…
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats,…
Our holidays are car-free, with walks starting right from your hotel door and returning you there…
Totally unique to Lakeland Ascents and not found anywhere else in the Lakes, or the UK for that…
Experience the thrill of leaning back and abseiling down a vertical rock face! Abseiling is both a…
Do you think you can step off the 14m Tower to zip 180m? Are you brave enough to free abseil off…
The myriad of slate quarries, including the famous Cathedral Cavern close to Coniston provide a…
A fascinating historic house where the elegance and loveliness of the Victorian era combine with…
Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from Haverthwaite to Lakeside via the Leven valley.…
Challenge yourself - have a go at Rock Climbing. The Lake District is famous for its climbing,…
Our Cycling Route’s guide of the Lake District provides a broad range of cycle routes for all…
Sizergh boasts 800 years of family history, and is filled with thousands of fascinating items…
Upon issue of your survival kit you will be dropped into one of the densest most remote parts of…
Nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate, on the southwest shore of Windermere, is our shooting…
Lakeland Segway is the best place to Segway in the Lakes. Offering guided Segway tours around the…
Join Eric Hope, renowned Cumbrian angler and environmentalist, for unique guided fishing trips and…


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

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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…
Penrith
Feed your soul & be guided by the most knowledgeable & friendly Lake District guides, through valleys or up onto the mountain summits.
Bowness-on-Windermere
Wake District is a family-run watersports business on Lake Windermere offering wakeboarding, wakesurfing and kneeboarding for all abilities with private, tailored coaching.
Windermere
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Yorkshire Dales National Park on a full-day tour from the Lake District, where rolling green hills stretch as far as the eye can see, framed by iconic dry-stone walls and quaint country lanes. Immerse yourself…
Nr Kendal
Full Day Adventure Days for Families and Groups. Two course home-cooked lunches available.
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.
20 St Lukes Rd, Kirkby Stephen
Ride the legendary Coast to Coast cycling route, a 280km+ journey from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay, through some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes. With customizable itineraries, you choose your pace—whether a fast-paced 3-day challenge or a…
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.
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…
Penrith
We are delighted to announce that we are now offering Cycle Hire from the beautiful surroundings of Lowther Castle. The venture coincides with the launch on the Lowther Estate of a network of dedicated cycling and walking trails. This will enable…
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.
Grasmere
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of Regency England with an exclusive, curator-led experience of Dove Cottage, the home of William Wordsworth, one of England’s most famous poets.
Keswick
Newlands Adventure Centre is Keswick's largest provider of outdoor activities and the UK's longest established outdoor activity centre. With some of the best facilities in the Lake District and located in a truly beautiful and unique environment, we…
Kirkby Lonsdale
Caving is an adventure activity full of challenges and a real opportunity for a feeling of exploration. From simple passageways to great labyrinths. Your journey feels like you’re reaching into the bowels of the earth on a true adventure.
Keswick
Keswick Launch offers 50-minute cruises around Derwentwater. Rowing boats and motor boats are also available to hire.
Windermere
Join Green Man Survival in our private woodland on the shores of Windermere to discover the ancient art of archery. We will learn a little about the history of this primitive skill and have the chance to experience how tricky it must have been for…
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.
Kentmere
Long House Studios is a small, friendly, independent art school offering intensive and immersive Art Courses for adults and young people. Courses run for 3-5 days in the beautiful Kentmere valley.
Tranquilly paddle along a beautiful, tree-lined river with the steam train passing on the shoreline and the current tugging gently from below towards the sea contrasts with the open lake exposed to the wind and waves, with vast vistas of the Lake…
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