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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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Near Hawkshead
We may be biased but genuinely believe that we run watersports from one of the best locations in the Lake District; Grubbins Point on Windermere. From this sheltered bay situated on a private stretch of shoreline we offer both instructed sessions…
Howtown, Penrith
A family-friendly club with clubhouse and changing facilities on the lakeside, offering sailing on beautiful Ullswater from March until November with something for everyone, young and old, novices or experienced sailors.
Ullswater
Learn the skills to paddle a canoe safely and confidently on lakes and flat water rivers in the beautiful Ullswater valley.
Newby Bridge
Glide silently along the river and past the steam trains at the speed of paddle as we head south while everyone gets the hang of handling their boats in the sheltered water. When we are ready we turn round and explore the wider Lake Winderemere as…
Near Hawkshead
We feel that no visit to the Lake District is complete without spending some time on the water, so why not experience England's largest lake, Windermere, on board our brand new BRIG Navigator. With seats for up to 9 passengers, there's plenty of…
Newby Bridge
Paddle Windermere to a remote shore, light fire and cook on open fire. We are an inclusive company and welcome people of all abilities.
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…
CONISTON
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake Districts famous lakes and marvel at the 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…
Ambleside
This is closely related to Gorge scrambling only this time we are heading downsteam. More jumping into crystal clear pools of deep water, sliding into pools, wild swimming, and scrambling - all in the most beautiful of settings.
Windermere
Canoe, Paddleboard, Kayaking in Windermere, Lake District. Tailored made courses from sea to surf, lakes to rivers, adults to children.
Bowness-on-Windermere
Private Luxury Skippered Boat Charter, with fully inclusive Wakesurfing tuiton. Private exclusive hire for Stag and Hen parties, Corporate Events and Weddings for up to 10 passengers.
Keswick
Hiring a boat is the perfect way to get out & explore Derwent Water. Choose from our huge selection of crafts to hire - go Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Canoeing, Rowing or a Pedalo.
Lake District National Park - Various Locations
Canoeing – Come and see the Lakes by water. Come Canoeing with Rock n Ridge. Not to be confused with Kayaks which are smaller and often single person crafts. We use lake Windermere and run 2 hour taster sessions for individuals, couple and groups.…
Near Hawkshead
We may be biased but genuinely believe that we run watersports from one of the best locations in the Lake District; Grubbins Point on Windermere. From this sheltered bay situated on a private stretch of shoreline we offer both instructed sessions…
Fun, adventure and good times guaranteed! Why not come and ride the White Water with us?
We have several exciting trips in and around The Lake District, whether you’re looking for family fun or something more wild, we can make it happen!
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.
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,…
Various Locations in the Lakes
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…
Windermere
Charter a skippered yacht for a 2 hour sailing experience for up to 4 people, get involved and take control of the yacht or just sit back and enjoy the stunning scenery unfold around you.
Sail Winderemere with us, feel the wind ruffle your hair, and then the surge of the boat as the sails begin their work of converting breeze to smiles.
You can choose how complicated the experience is from being in charge of pulling or not pulling…
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