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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.

Whether you would like to rent an Electric Bike or join a Bike Tour or Holiday, we organise…
Whinlatter Forest is home to the longest purpose-built mountain bike trail in the Lake District.…
The Lake District is known for being the home of Rock Climbing, so why not try your hand at this…
Built in a historic nineteenth century dock, the museum is home to a wealth of objects on the…
Derwent Water Marina is situated in the peaceful and sheltered northwest corner of the lake in the…
Family attraction, maze, soft play, go karts, animals, pets, events, parties and refreshments.
This aquatic ghyll scramble is situated in a beautiful canyon only a short walk from Coniston. In…
Nestled in the heart of the Lake District National Park, Bowness-on-Windermere is a picturesque…
Sail Windermere with us, feel the wind ruffle your hair, and then the surge of the boat as the…
There’s something quite special about being on England’s largest lake, and to see the surrounding…
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
Wet bouldering, Canyoning, Ghyll Scrambling, Rock hopping... Whatever you want to call it, whether…
Specialist bike hire for everyone from 3 great locations around Lake Windermere. Electric bikes.…
Have this special coastal nature reserve all to yourselves for an after-hours adventure! Track…
Enjoy a beautiful 14 mile return journey as well as a delicious cream tea at Dalegarth Café in the…
Hiring a boat is the perfect way to get out & explore Derwent Water. Choose from our huge selection…
Hardknott Roman Fort is one of the most dramatically sited and remote Roman forts in Britain. It…
From short walks along valley bottoms or around lake shores, to lesser known mountain routes on the…
Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting…
A stunning Elizabethan mansion with spectacular interiors and impressive collections of antiques. …
A Social Enterprise play centre in Kendal to providing somewhere for younger children and parents…
Step behind the scenes with our guided tour and uncover the heritage, stories, and secrets that…
Guided Rock Climbing by Genuine Adventures in the Lake District offers tailored, safe ascents for…
Nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate, on the southwest shore of Windermere, is our shooting…


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

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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.
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,…
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.
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.
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.
The cliffs at St Bees (named after St Bega) are dramatic, composed of striking red sandstone some over 300ft high. There is an RSPB nature reserve.
Braithwaite, Keswick
Based at the head of England's best trail centre, the Altura trail in Whinlatter Forest, Keswick. A well stocked trail centre bike shop offering premium bike hire, fast repairs and premium road and mountain bike sales. We also offer guiding and…
Windermere
Canoe, Paddleboard, Kayaking in Windermere, Lake District. Tailored made courses from sea to surf, lakes to rivers, adults to children.
Maryport
Award winning family attraction on historic Maryport harbourside. All day tickets for 70+ displays of local and tropical marine life include a free round of crazy golf! Cafe, Gift Shop, Bait & Tackle store, Radio control boats, Adventure Playground.
Bassenthwaite
Go wild & experience a world of wildlife! There's over 100 species from Anaconda to Zebra. Rare and endangered species like Gibbons and Asian Fishing Cats, plus family favourites like lemurs and Meerkats. A great day out for all the family.
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.
Ambleside
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation workshops, Rock Climbing, Rock Scrambling, Gorge Scrambling, Abseiling, Canyoning and any combination of these. We’re here to help ensure you experience the…
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.
Ambleside
Road biking is quite a thing here in the Lake District, but the undulating landscape can be off-putting for some. We know the roads and terrain here very well and can formulate routes to suit your aspirations.
Ghyll Scrambling, or Gorge Scrambling, is the ultimate all-weather experience! Come and get wet and enjoy an atmospheric trip up a mountain river. Climb up waterfalls, scramble over rocks, jump into crystal clear plunge-pools, enjoy natural slides…
Keswick
The Lake District Calvert Trust is a unique outdoor adventure centre dedicated to providing life-changing experiences for people with disabilities. Set in the heart of the stunning Lake District, the centre offers fully accessible accommodation and…
We have formed bringing together the expertise and experience of the teams behind Coast-to-Coast Packhorse and World Expeditions, organise high quality bespoke walking, cycling and running holidays.
Ambleside
This is closely related to Gorge scrambling only this time we are heading downsteam. More jumping into crystal clear pools of deep water, sliding into pools, wild swimming, and scrambling - all in the most beautiful of settings.
Boot
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
Keswick
Explore the waters of the Lake District at Derwentwater with us. Hop in a canoe and paddle through the stunning landscapes. Whether you're up for adventure or simply want to unwind, a canoe adventure offers the perfect chance to connect with the…
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