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The clue is in the name: the Lake District has no shortage of water-based activities. From canoeing and sailing to windsurfing and diving, your choice of water-based activities is limitless. Rent canoes, kayaks or paddleboards and take to water, or you could dispense with those and join in an outdoor swimming event like the Great North Swim - the UK's biggest open water swimming event. Maybe you fancy learning to water-ski or sail. Or if you want a fun based team activity why not try dragon boat racing or raft building?
Cumbria has over 80 lakes, meres, waters, and tarns for you to explore. Coniston Water, Derwentwater, Ullswater and Windermere are all navigable, and so long as you have the landowner’s permission, there’s an innumerable number of other lakes, tarns, rivers and becks for you to dive into.
time wasted at the lake is time well spent
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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…
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…
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…
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.
HOLMROOK
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.
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.…
Eskdale
Hardknott Roman Fort is one of the most dramatically sited and remote Roman forts in Britain. It measures just three-acres and the fort at Hardknott enjoyed command of the Eskdale Valley and the Roman road to Ravenglass.
9 Church Street, Windermere
Specialist bike hire for everyone from 3 great locations around Lake Windermere. Electric bikes. Mountain bikes. Kid's bikes. Kid's seats and trailers. We have planned routes for you available as maps and downloads.
Ulverston
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.
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.
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…
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…
Near Hawkshead
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. Includes Off-road driving, camp craft, Bush…
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,…
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…
Langdale
Ghyll Scrambling - The ultimate Lake District activity. A great way to explore natures playground and see the magnificent scenery. Situated in the heart of The Lake District National Park is Stickle Ghyll. A truly unique ghyll that winds its way up…
Glenridding
We offer a wide range of land and water based activities in the Lake District including RYA sailing courses, corporate events, team building activities, youth group events, and family adventure days.
Boot
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint hearted! If swimming in crystal clear pools, scaling waterfalls and massive jumps are your thing - LOOK NO FURTHER!!
Near Hawkshead
Paddleboarding- SUP or stand up paddleboarding is the country’s fastest growing paddle sport and we are massive fans! Our instructors will tailor the session to suit you and will quickly have you standing up and travelling in a straight line. For…
CONISTON
Ghyll Scrambling - The ultimate Lake District activity. A great way to explore natures playground and see the magnificent scenery. One of our more aquatic ghyll scrambles. This hidden gem is situated just a stones throw from the village of Coniston.
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