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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.

Have you ever wanted to climb the highest mountain in the UK or maybe take on a mountain horseshoe…
All About Alpacas is where nature's charm meets unforgettable experiences in Cumbria.
Green Man Survival provides survival and bushcraft training and experiences in the Lake District…
SUP Paddleboarding by Genuine Adventures offers a serene glide across Lake District waters, guided…
A one day introduction to navigation and map reading suitable for beginners. If you have never…
Upon issue of your survival kit you will be dropped into one of the densest most remote parts of…
Join Green Man Survival in our private woodland on the shores of Windermere to discover the ancient…
Explore nature’s playground and marvel at the stunning scenery on offer. Take the plunge into…
Anyone Can is an inclusive adventure company. We welcome those with additional needs and those…
Adrenaline filled adventure inside the belly of a Lake District mountain, ‘Climb the Mine’ is the…
Kendal Museum is one of the oldest museums in the UK, founded in 1796 by William Todhunter. The…
Experience the thrill of leaning back and abseiling down a vertical rock face! Abseiling is both a…
Specialist bike hire for everyone from 3 great locations around Lake Windermere. Electric bikes.…
Founded in 1996, Contours Holidays specialises in organising self-guided walking, trail running and…
Archery 8yrs+ Axe throwing 12yrs+ and Crossbow 12yrs+. Book as single activities or as part of our…
Ghyll Scrambling, or Gorge Scrambling, is the ultimate all-weather experience! Come and get wet and…
This experience is all about learning the ropes, stick and flappy bits with straight-up language…
Join Bowness Bay Brewing in Kendal for a brewery adventure! Immerse yourself in the magic of…
Get ready for an unforgettable Paddleboarding adventure on the stunning Wastwater, nestled in the…
A stunning Elizabethan mansion with spectacular interiors and impressive collections of antiques. …
An unique opportunity for anyone over 16 years old. After enjoying a Bird of Prey flying display…
This is closely related to Gorge scrambling only this time we are heading downsteam. More jumping…
A relaxed and easy walking tour around the heart of the historic city of Carlisle. Discover some…
Yes, you can: Users of Mobility aids, Anyone who can sit with support, Users of Wheelchairs, Unsure…


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

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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.
Lyth Valley
Let us take you on one of our favourite walks, an off-the-beaten-track route far from the crowds that flock to the Lake District National Park.
Newby Bridge
Paddle Windermere to a remote shore, light fire and cook on open fire. We are an inclusive company and welcome people of all abilities.
Boot
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
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…
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…
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,…
Challenge yourself - have a go at Rock Climbing. The Lake District is famous for its climbing, offering a huge variety of options to suit everyone. Whatever your level, our qualified and experienced instructors will be there to coach you and show…
Ambleside
The perfect way to keep the kids (and adults) entertained all day whilst on a Lakeland holiday! These days aim to blend rock climbing, rock scrambling and abseiling to give a varied and always fun experience in beautiful locations.
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!
The Lake District is one of the best places you can visit for Stargazing and is listed in the top 5% of the darkest places in Britain. On a clear evening, we are able to see thousands of stars and constellations including the spectacular Milky Way.
Market St, Carlisle
A relaxed and easy walking tour around the heart of the historic city of Carlisle. Discover some surprising stories and gruesome facts about Carlisle’s 2000 year history.
Coniston
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake District's famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery from a Canadian Canoe. We'll tailor the day to suit your group - whether it’s a fun day of games, exploring the lake and splashing with the whole family…
Hawkshead, Lake Windermere
Adjacent to our clay pigeon shooting site, nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate, is where our archery and axe throwing adventures takes place. Enjoyed as individual experiences or bookable together with the chance to exercise your archery…
Explore nature’s playground and marvel at the stunning scenery on offer. Take the plunge into crystal clear pools and scramble your way up numerous rocky scrambles and waterfalls.
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.
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…
Ambleside
Our northernmost pier at Ambleside (Waterhead) is set in a beautiful location with arguably the best views of the Lake District Fells from the water.
Borrowdale, Keswick
Adrenaline filled adventure inside the belly of a Lake District mountain, ‘Climb the Mine’ is the only one of its type in England.
Bowness-on-Windermere
The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the beauty and attention to detail in the design and the way the garden evokes the atmosphere of the Peter Rabbit stories.
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