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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?
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Newlands Adventure Centre is Keswick's largest provider of outdoor activities and the UK's longest…
Mere Mountains is a long standing local provider of activities in Cumbria and the South Lakes. …
Treetop Lake District is home to award-winning high ropes adventures, Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets…
Welcome to England's only true mountain forest. Whinlatter boasts unrivalled views across…
Adventure in the High trees! Treetop Nets offers an amazing new way to play high up in the tree…
Whether you’re a complete beginner, indoor climber, or competent trad climber, we can tailor the…
This is closely related to Gorge scrambling only this time we are heading downsteam. More jumping…
There is gorge scrambling, there is canyoning, then there is The Esk Gorge. A mega place with…
Activities in Lakeland take the hassle out of arranging activities and events in the Lake District.…
Green Man Survival provides survival and bushcraft training and experiences in the Lake District…
Graythwaite Adventure are privileged to be able to offer this expedition training course for anyone…
To be able to walk the track taken by the miners of old, to explore the hidden gems beneath our…
More Than Mountains was set up over twelve years ago to share our passion for exploring the hills…
Fun filled, adrenalin pumping adventure in the stunning Lake District. Lakes Laser Tag is a fun…
You’ve never experienced anything like this… Take on the UK’s original classic Via Ferrata against…
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
Nestled between Windermere and Coniston, in the heart of the Lake District. Our hub in Grizedale…
Anyone Can is an inclusive adventure company. We welcome those with additional needs and those…
A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking…
For a fun and accessible adrenaline hit, stepping out over a 150ft drop is hard to beat! We offer…
The perfect way to keep the kids (and adults) entertained all day whilst on a Lakeland…
Following secret ravines by scrambling up waterfalls, boulder hopping along the streambed and…
If you are looking to take your hill and mountain walking to the next level, this could be just…
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation…
The Lake District is England’s Adventure playground
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Kendal
The sport of rock climbing was essentially born here, and the Lake District has a rich heritage of climbing throughout the fells.
We have developed a range of venues that make it easier to access rock climbing for people with additional needs.
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.
Appleby-in-Westmorland
A world hidden from the surface but full of adventure and challenge for all. From simple passageways to great labyrinths. Your journey feels like you’re reaching into the bowels of the earth on a true adventure. The experience is incredibly…
Various Locations in the Lakes
Mere Mountains is a long standing local provider of activities in Cumbria and the South Lakes. Whether you are looking for your family, school, youth group or friends we provide high quality outdoor experiences to suit almost anyone. Our Land Based…
Appleby-in-Westmorland
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?
We offer a range of private group experiences near Windermere, including ghyll scrambling, canyoning, canoeing and kayaking, rock climbing and more. We also provide outdoor team building experiences, so get in touch today to start building your…
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46 reviewsWindermere
Travel in style with your own private driver to visit four of the best country pubs that surround Lake Windermere.
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167 reviewsGraythwaite
We may be biased but genuinely believe we run watersports from one of the best locations in the Lake District; Grubbins Point on Windermere. From this sheltered bay on the southwest shore, we offer both instructed lessons and canoe hire. Journeying…
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328 reviewsLearn the skills to undertake canoe expeditions including paddling skills and wild camping skills. Due to demand I am extending this course for an additional optional day. This course takes place in the beautiful English Lake District on Coniston…
The Swallows and Amazons app is your guide to the places that inspired the legendary book series written by Arthur Ransome. Navigate to the places that inspired the fictional locations, receive notifications about upcoming events, listen to extracts…
Newby Bridge
We developed our bespoke canoe sailing boats to make an easily accessible boat for people with mobility difficulties - but everyone loves them. Fast light and you are a solo sailer from the very start. If you want a friend or carer in the boat to…
Graythwaite
There’s something quite special about being on England’s largest lake, and to see the surrounding landscape from the water provides a completely different perspective. Why not allow us to share the experience with you, on board our BRIG Navigator. …
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328 reviewsHave you ever wanted to climb the highest mountain in the UK or maybe take on a mountain horseshoe and reach 9 summits in one day? Whatever it is that you have always wanted to do, you can hire one of our fully qualified and insured mountain…
Graythwaite
We may be biased but genuinely believe we run watersports from one of the best locations in the Lake District; Grubbins Point on Windermere. From this sheltered bay on the southwest shore, we offer both instructed lessons and board hire. Stand up…
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328 reviewsVictoria St, Windermere
Kankku has specially prepared 4x4 vehicles that you drive on rough and rocky scenic trails through the Lake District National Park. A Kankku day is really special because it is a genuine off road driving experience rather than driving on a contrived…
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445 reviewsWindermere
Green Man Survival provides survival and bushcraft training and experiences in the Lake District National Park. Our experiences are suitable for all including families, couples and friends, and we also offer group training courses that are suitable…
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54 reviewsAmbleside
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.
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3 reviewsHawkshead, Lake Windermere
Graythwaite Adventure are privileged to be able to offer this expedition training course for anyone intending to take on an overland expedition or would like to experience the skills required to do so.
Windermere
If you can't decide which one of our kick ass experiences to choose, don't, and just do them all! This experience includes fire lighting using natural materials and sparks along with how to build a shelter with materials provided by nature in our…
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54 reviewsWindermere
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…
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54 reviewsReceive all the latest news, special offers and information from the Lake District, Cumbria
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