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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?
Have you ever walked on thin air? Get your heart racing while experiencing breathtaking scenery…
Lakes Escapes Ltd is the first LIVE escape room in West Cumbria. We welcome groups of between 2 to…
Fun filled, adrenalin pumping adventure in the stunning Lake District. Lakes Laser Tag is a fun…
Green Man Survival provides survival and bushcraft training and experiences in the Lake District…
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…
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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Newby Bridge
A one day theoretical course studying the procurement of protein in a long term survival situation. Learn to create devices to trap, snare and catch wild game.
Ulverston
Cumbria’s only Make Your Own Gin Workshops, hosted by the owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe. Welcome to Cumbria's, and possibly the UK's, smallest gin distillery! Based in the lovely market town of Ulverston, we're producing small batch, big…
Our private activity sessions include ghyll scrambling, canyoning, abseiling, climbing, canoeing, kayaking, SUP boarding, archery, team building, raft building, bushcraft, and hill walking. We offer private group bookings in South Lakes Cumbria,…
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…
Borrowdale, KESWICK
Have you ever walked on thin air? Get your heart racing while experiencing breathtaking scenery with our Infinity Bridge… so named because you are often unable to see the other end! Strung across a breathtaking gorge high up on the mountain, 2,000…
Lowick Green, Coniston
Really friendly company offering the best quality experience in gorge walking, canoeing, rock climbing and more for groups, families and individuals. Great adventures, equipment, facilities and service. Book online.
Our private activity sessions include ghyll scrambling, canyoning, abseiling, climbing, canoeing, kayaking, SUP boarding, archery, team building, raft building, bushcraft, and hill walking. We offer private group bookings in South Lakes Cumbria,…
Ullswater
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…
Appleby-in-Westmorland
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?
Grange-over-Sands
Lakeland Segway is the best place to Segway in the Lakes. Offering guided Segway tours around the beautiful grounds that surround Cartmel Racecourse and The Holker Estate.
MILLOM
Bespoke Beach & Fell Riding in the Lake District.
KESWICK
Busy Marina on Derwentwater offering boat hire, watersports shop & chandlery, berthing & launching, boat sales and self-catering apartments. Hiring a boat is the perfect way to get out & explore Derwent Water.
Great Langdale
Bring the kids and join The Lakes Mountaineer for your holiday activities. A full day of mountain activities when you will go abseiling and climbing in the morning, followed by a treasure hunt in the afternoon. Ideal for kids 7yrs+ old. Under 18s…
Hutton Roof
Single pitch crags are great for learning the first stages of being an outdoor climber. These days are ideal if you are: New to climbing; Moving from Indoor to Outdoor climbing; Brushing up old skills; Moving from being a second to a lead climber.…
Wasdale
Wet bouldering, Canyoning, Ghyll Scrambling, Rock hopping...
Whatever you want to call it, whether it’s a descent or ascent or a splash down the river, it’s a buzz.
Windermere
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.
Yes, you can: Users of Mobility aids, Anyone who can sit with support, Users of Wheelchairs, Unsure or low confidence walkers, All people with visual impairments, People with Auditory impairments, People with learning difficulties, People with…
Nr Kendal
Quad Biking 16yrs+ and 4x4 off Road driving. Available as one hour sessions or with full and part day packages
Kirkby Lonsdale
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…
Great Langdale
Scrambling or mountaineering is an activity somewhere between walking and rock climbing. Part of a mountain journey, you regularly employ a rope for safety, and you get to some amazing places. This course with The Lakes Mountaineer will introduce…
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