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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?
Adventure Inspiration
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint hearted! If…
Have you ever walked on thin air? Get your heart racing while experiencing breathtaking scenery…
Newlands Adventure Centre is Keswick's largest provider of outdoor activities and the UK's longest…
You’ve never experienced anything like this… Take on the UK’s original classic Via Ferrata against…
Welcome to England's only true mountain forest. Whinlatter boasts unrivalled views across…
To be able to walk the track taken by the miners of old, to explore the hidden gems beneath our…
Fun filled, adrenalin pumping adventure in the stunning Lake District. Lakes Laser Tag is a fun…
A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking…
If you are looking to take your hill and mountain walking to the next level, this could be just…
Following secret ravines by scrambling up waterfalls, boulder hopping along the streambed and…
This is closely related to Gorge scrambling only this time we are heading downsteam. More jumping…
The perfect way to keep the kids (and adults) entertained all day whilst on a Lakeland…
For a fun and accessible adrenaline hit, stepping out over a 150ft drop is hard to beat! We offer…
Whether you’re a complete beginner, indoor climber, or competent trad climber, we can tailor the…
Green Man Survival provides survival and bushcraft training and experiences in the Lake District…
Mere Mountains is a long standing local provider of activities in Cumbria and the South Lakes. …
Anyone Can is an inclusive adventure company. We welcome those with additional needs and those…
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation…
Treetop Lake District is home to award-winning high ropes adventures, Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets…
Adrenaline filled adventure inside the belly of a Lake District mountain, ‘Climb the Mine’ is the…
Activities in Lakeland take the hassle out of arranging activities and events in the Lake District.…
Graythwaite Adventure are privileged to be able to offer this expedition training course for anyone…
Nestled between Windermere and Coniston, in the heart of the Lake District. Our hub in Grizedale…
Adventure in the High trees! Treetop Nets offers an amazing new way to play high up in the tree…
The Lake District is England’s Adventure playground
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Unit 2 Lake Rd, 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…
Keswick
Newlands Adventure Centre is Keswick's largest provider of outdoor activities and the UK's longest established outdoor activity centre. With some of the best facilities in the Lake District and located in a truly beautiful and unique environment, we…
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?
We offer a range of private group experiences near Ambleside, 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…
Conishead Priory, Ulverston
Peaceful and inspiring Buddhist Temple, amazing Romantic Gothic mansion, relaxing café, gift shop and book store. Bring a picnic. Six minute woodland walk to beach.
Discover the secret places of the Lake District only accessible by kayak, just waiting for you to discover. Take a sunset paddle with a picnic dinner or journey to a sheltered hidden bay for a lunch, kayaking is as relaxing or demanding as you like.…
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…
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. …
Troutbeck, Penrith
Rookin House offers a wide range of activities including Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Go-Karting, Archery, Clay Pigeon Shooting and Stalwart Army truck, Paintballing, Air Rifles and many more!
Ullswater
Learn the skills to paddle a canoe safely and confidently on lakes and flat water rivers in the beautiful Ullswater valley.
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 paddleboard hire.…
Windermere
Travel in style with your own private driver to visit four of the best country pubs that surround Lake Windermere.
A591, Windermere
Treetop Lake District is home to award-winning high ropes adventures, Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets. If you’re looking for an unforgettable day out with friends or family, there is an outdoor adventure for everyone.
Newby Bridge
Our reality-based 2 day survival training course will give you the skills to be self-sufficient in any wilderness environment. Immerse yourself in the challenge.
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…
Newby Bridge
Join us at our secluded woodland camp on the shores of Windermere for a bushcraft brunch to die for, this is thriving not just surviving!
Ullswater
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.
Hawkshead, Lake Windermere
This experience combines two of our most popular, all-year round, activities. We’ve listened to guest feedback and put together a 2-hour activity that combines 4x4 off-road driving with a mini bushcraft experience.
Windermere
Low Wood Watersports and Activity Centre, with it's large lake frontage and extensive range of equipment, is a great location for waterskiing, wakeboarding, sailing, kayaking/canoeing and boat hire.
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