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Cumbria and the Lake District are England’s adventure playgrounds, with an almost inexhaustible list of activities to test your mind and muscle. From walking to abseiling, zorbing to kayaking, this is the place to be for an action-packed adventure holiday. We’ll cater not just to the adventure activities you want to do, but we can also show you a bunch of others that you didn’t realise you wanted to try!
Home to England’s highest mountain and its largest and deepest lakes, the Lake District’s unique landscape is the best natural outdoor terrain for all kinds of adventure activities of both the dry and wet kind. One moment you could be flying through the trees on a zipwire in Grizedale Forest, the next you’re trying to stay dry on a paddleboard on Lake Windermere. It’s just as easy to play a round of golf with a dramatic mountain backdrop as it is to wade into a fast-flowing stream for a spot of wild water fishing. And how about scaling some rocks…did you know that the Lake District, Cumbria was the birthplace of modern rock climbing?
A world hidden from the surface but full of adventure and challenge for all. From simple…
Treetop Lake District is home to award-winning high ropes adventures, Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets…
Lakes Escapes Ltd is the first LIVE escape room in West Cumbria. We welcome groups of between 2 to…
Ghyll Scrambling - The ultimate Lake District activity. A great way to explore natures playground…
The Lake District is England’s Adventure playground
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Hawkshead
Hello, adventure seeker. Gather your Tribe to conquer treetop obstacles & wind-in-your-face zip wires. Or, for a more down-to-Earth adventure, why not whizz along the forest floor with our Segway safari?
Cumbria
release your inner Bear Grylls or become a woodland Masterchef at the Blaithwaite Estate, midway between Keswick and Carlisle, in Cumbria.
A climbing session on a mountain crag or rocky outcrop is one way to keep fit, and challenge yourself. As you look at the rock face the height and apparent blankness of the rock is what first strikes you, but when you get up close you realise the…
Ambleside
Want something fun and a little bit different this holiday? Try something new and exciting in the adventure playground of the Lake District. Take it at your own pace and make your time with us as action packed or relaxing as you want.
Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands
An exciting opportunity for Friesian lovers to get hands on experience of what it's like to ride and / or drive top quality Friesians in one of the most scenic parts of the country.
Windermere
Explore England’s longest lake and see the magnificent scenery from a Canadian Canoe. Here, you’ll visit hidden coves, remote islands and jetties to jump off, making this one to remember. We run various canoeing excursions including canoe bushcraft,…
Near Hawkshead
Graythwaite Adventure offers award winning outdoor adventure experiences on Graythwaite Estate, on the shores of Windermere.Land-based experiences include 4x4 off-road driving, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Archery and Bushcraft.
Coniston
Joint adventures is based in Coniston operating throughout The Lake District. We operate all over. Activities include Gorge scrambling and Canyoning, Kayaking and Canoeing, Raft Building, Abseiling, Archery, Bushcraft, Hill Walking, Orienteering…
For those who love being in the mountains but feel held back from lack of confidence. Bill personally leads all his training days and tailors them to your specific concerns.
Learn bushcraft or archery skills on a private country estate overlooking the Duddon estuary and Coniston Fells. We run various Bushcraft courses from fun half day sessions to more advanced full days. Maybe you’d prefer to try your hand at archery…
Near Hawkshead
What better place for an introduction to outdoor survival than the grounds of Graythwaite Estate in the heart of the Lake District National Park. Our bushcraft sessions can be anything from an hour to a full day and will teach you the joys of…
Activities in Lakeland take the hassle out of arranging activities and events in the Lake District.
With 20 years' experience of organising activity packages, breaks and events exclusively around the Lake District, we have the local knowledge to…
To be able to walk the track taken by the miners of old, to explore the hidden gems beneath our feet and experience the skill and workmanship demonstrated by these men, is indeed a privilege.
Mint Bridge, Kendal
The award winning Lakeland Climbing Centre is one of the country's largest indoor aerial adventure centres, offering fun climbing and aerial activities for all the family from 5 years old to adults.
Near Hawkshead
Channel your inner Robin Hood and acquire the ancient skill of archery with one of our recurve target bows. Our qualified and experienced instructor will provide expert tuition for novices and skilled archers alike before introducing the various…
Near Hawkshead
Graythwaite Adventure offers award winning outdoor adventure experiences on Graythwaite Estate, on the shores of Windermere. Water-based activities include Canoeing, Canoe & Bushcraft, RIB Ride, Paddleboarding, Raft Building, Dragon Boat Challenge…
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
Adventure in the High trees! Treetop Nets offers an amazing new way to play high up in the tree canopy. Featuring over 1500m2 of bouncy trampolines, aerial walkways, tunnels and slides. A great family day out suitable for ages 3yrs+.
Fancy feeling the freedom of abseiling down a cliff or off a railway viaduct?
If you enjoy high level excitements then why not step boldly over the edge of a near-vertical rock face or abseil down the side of a railway viaduct?
BISHOP AUCKLAND
Stargazing Nights specialises in stargazing and night photography experiences. We offer group workshops and tours, as well as online training and bespoke packages.
The company is run by Gary Lintern, who is a qualified science teacher, and is also…
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