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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.

All About Alpacas is where nature's charm meets unforgettable experiences in Cumbria.
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house is a rare architectural gem in the heart of the Lake District…
A stunning Elizabethan mansion with spectacular interiors and impressive collections of antiques. …
The Lake District is known for being the home of Rock Climbing, so why not try your hand at this…
Unique, therapeutic & life-changing experiences for all animal lovers with the famous Black Horses…
A magical indoor attraction that brings to life all 23 Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit tales. Meet…
Whinlatter Forest is home to the longest purpose-built mountain bike trail in the Lake District.…
This experience combines two of our most popular activities. We’ve designed a 2-hour experience…
Award winning family attraction on historic Maryport harbourside. All day tickets for 70+ displays…
Do you want to learn what to do when the mist comes down and how to accurately take and follow a…
Photography tours and workshops under the guidance of Amy Bateman, British Life Photographer of the…
Let us be your guide on a hiking adventure that will take you to some of the most beautiful and…
Join Bowness Bay Brewing in Kendal for a brewery adventure! Immerse yourself in the magic of…
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Lake District. Travel through the…
The ultimate horse riding experience in the stunning Cumbria. We are UK's only specialised heavy…
Exploring at the speed of the e-bike means you’ll experience a huge variety of off-road riding, all…
Carlisle Racecourse in Cumbria offers thrilling Jump & Flat racing with feature meetings like…
Family attraction, maze, soft play, go karts, animals, pets, events, parties and refreshments.
We offer Gorge Walking (also known as Ghyll Scrambling) for young explorers. An adventure aimed…
Historic house and gardens based on a medieval pele towers with substantial 17th, 18th and 19thC…
Cartmel Racecourse is a truly unique location - home to Summer Jump horseracing with added delights…
Challenge yourself - have a go at Rock Climbing. The Lake District is famous for its climbing,…
Family-friendly park with green lawns sloping down to the lakeshore. Just the place to enjoy access…
Carus Green Golf Club is based on the edge of the English Lake District and has become popular due…


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

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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.
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.
Windermere
Sit back, relax, and get ready to be amazed as you journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the Lake District, where you'll see the beauty of ten stunning lakes—including the iconic Windermere, the tranquil Brotherswater, the majestic…
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
Kendal Castle is situated on a mound-like hill, known as a drumlin, to the east of the town of Kendal, Cumbria, in northern England.
Coniston
Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in this exquisite steam-powered craft. You can choose from three routes: Mountain cruise, Heart of the Lake cruise or the Full Lake cruise.
Boot, Holmrook
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations. This charming site embodies the Lake District’s heritage. It is the last remaining working water-powered corn mill in the Lake District.
Cumbria
At Contours Holidays, we think that the Bob Graham Round is simply too good a route to be restricted to elite fell runners, so we’ve turned it into an awesome walking holiday by extending the route slightly, so that each day ends in a village with…
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.
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…
20 St Lukes Rd, Kirkby Stephen
Set your own pace on the Coast to Coast. Choose how many rest days you need and how far you’d like to walk each day. Opt for one of our self-guided tours or customise your trip with bespoke options. With flexible start dates throughout the season,…
Cumbria
Contours Holidays designed the Derwentwater Round as a gentle, relaxing two-day meander around the fabulous Derwentwater lake, ideal for first timers and young families. Beginning and ending in Keswick, this 12-mile route utilises easy,…
Penrith
Feed your soul & be guided by the most knowledgeable & friendly Lake District guides, through valleys or up onto the mountain summits.
Borrowdale, KESWICK
Have you ever walked on thin air? Get your heart racing while experiencing breathtaking scenery with our Infinity Bridge… so named because you are often unable to see the other end! Strung across a breathtaking gorge high up on the mountain, 2,000…
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.
Ambleside
Rydal Cave is a large cavern on the north side of Loughrigg Fell, above Rydal Water. This famous lakeland beauty spot is actually man-made, as a result of slate quarrying.
CARNFORTH
This popular beauty spot lies just on the endg edge of the beatuiful town of Kirkby Lonsdale, where Cumbria meets the Yorkshire Dales.
Throughout Cumbria
More Than Mountains was set up over twelve years ago to share our passion for exploring the hills and mountains of the English Lake District. We specialise in designing bespoke days out that are tailored to meet your goals and aspirations.
Silloth
A museum/exhibition based on a collection of toy soldiers and related forts, guns etc. Battlefield models, Hadrian's Wall feature, historical information.
Seascale
For many, Scafell Pike is the ultimate mountain day and presides high on the bucket list. We can help you plan the perfect route to the summit based on where you’re staying and your previous experience.
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