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You probably have a good idea of the things you’d like to do and see in the Lake District, Cumbria. A cruise across one of the lakes, a walk in the fells – whether a soft stroll, marking off Wainwrights from a list, or a fully equipped 'rocks and ropes' climb.
Maybe you’re keen on exploring the county’s rich arts and culture scene and literary heritage, whether it’s walking in Wordsworth’s footsteps or visiting the house that Beatrix Potter lived in.
Those seeking adventure in the Lake District come with their own thrill checklist – perhaps soaring across the treetops on a zipwire, mountain biking their way through the countryside, sailing on the lake or testing their skills on a Grade 5 rock climb.
We’re more than happy to guide you toward the things you know you want to do, but what about those experiences you didn’t know you wanted to try? Check out our blog for the latest inspiring things to do in the area. The Lake District, Cumbria has a seemingly endless menu of attractions and activities, so why don’t you let us give you a few ideas to mull over?
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You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
Will you have the courage to lean back over the edge and abseil down a vertical wall of rock? Come…
We may be biased but genuinely believe we run watersports from one of the best locations in the…
Adventure in the High trees! Treetop Nets offers an amazing new way to play high up in the tree…
Totally unique to Lakeland Ascents and not found anywhere else in the Lakes, or the UK for that…
Have you ever wanted to climb the highest mountain in the UK or maybe take on a mountain horseshoe…
Vertical Skills - Adventure Activity Provider; offering Canyoning, Ghyll scrambling, Climbing…
Experience the very best of England's Lake District with a journey aboard a renowned Windermere…
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling…
This experience is all about learning the ropes, stick and flappy bits with straight-up language…
A rugged Lake District landscape where nature restoration works alongside hill farming, to benefit…
Low Wood Watersports and Activity Centre, with it's large lake frontage and extensive range of…
Experience the edge of empire at the award winning Roman Army Museum. There is nowhere else like it…
Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from Haverthwaite to Lakeside via the Leven valley.…
Join us for an evening of intrigue and opulence aboard the Orient Express! Our Murder Mystery…
Join Green Man Survival in our private woodland on the shores of Windermere to discover the ancient…
Sublime Symmetry is an exhibition featuring 60 pots, tiles and vases from the De Morgan Collection,…
Brougham Hall is a creative haven where you can enjoy the perfect blend of crafts, coffee and…
An interactive world of optical illusions including illusion rooms, holograms and interactive…
Imagine leaving the heart of Whitehaven's historic port and being taken back in time to an exotic…
Our famous glass blowing experiences are back. Experience first-hand and close up, the extreme…
A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking…
A magical indoor attraction that brings to life all 23 Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit tales. Meet…
Paddle Windermere to a remote shore, light fire and cook on open fire. We are an inclusive company…
Let us take you on one of our favourite walks, an off-the-beaten-track route far from the crowds…
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