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Picture this. You've reached the belay. Above you, another hundred metres of perfect rock. Below, past the immaculate pitch you've just climbed spreads a glorious green Lake District valley dotted with dark crags, rushing streams and the occasional grazing sheep.

The peaceful sounds of a Cumbrian mountain summer rise in the air. In the distance, the silvery sheen of the sea. Tie on, sit back. Maybe you're a mid-grade crag rat. Tick the classics on Dow Crag, Gimmer or Esk Buttress. Or perhaps you're pushing the upper grades? Lakeland rock has proved a forcing-ground of climbing standards for each generation and steep, modern test-pieces abound.

Not quite a crag rat yet? Many see scrambling as adventure in its purest form - an interesting activity that's not really climbing yet involves the use of hands on rock. For ambitious walkers, scrambling can prove an exciting step onwards adding spice and interest to a big Lake District climbing adventure day out.

If rocks aren’t your thing, take to the trees. Climb up amongst the foliage and release your inner monkey by having a tree top adventure. The Lake District offers the ultimate zip wire experience, with seven forest zip lines totalling an impressive 3km through Grizedale Forest. Add some swinging logs and shaking steps and the only thing you’ll be thinking about is doing it all again. The Cumbrian landscape is perfect for adventure.

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  1. Abseiling with Mountain Journeys in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Abseiling with Mountain Journeys in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Abseiling with Mountain Journeys in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Abseiling with Mountain Journeys in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Abseiling with Mountain Journeys in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Abseiling with Mountain Journeys

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    2 Cambridge Villas, Church Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DL

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    07971 622616

    mountain.journeys@yahoo.co.uk

    Ambleside

    For a fun and accessible adrenaline hit, stepping out over a 150ft drop is hard to beat! We offer abseiling throughout the Lake District, all venues are stunningly beautiful and offer different abseil lengths so we can pick a venue to suit you best.

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  2. Scrambling with More Than Mountains near Coniston, Lake District
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    Scrambling with More Than Mountains near Coniston, Lake District
    Scrambling with More Than Mountains near Coniston, Lake District
    Scrambling with More Than Mountains near Coniston, Lake District
    Scrambling near Coniston with More Than Mountains

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    Coniston, Coniston

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    07878 471253

    info@morethanmountains.co.uk

    Coniston

    Scrambling is an outdoor adventure experience that sits half way between hill walking and rock climbing, it is a great way to ascend a mountain taking on the challenge of using your hands and feet to climb steeper sections of rocky terrain. As the…

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  3. Canyoning with Mountain Journeys in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    Canyoning with Mountain Journeys in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Canyoning with Mountain Journeys

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    2 Cambridge Villas, Church Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DL

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    07971 622616

    mountain.journeys@yahoo.co.uk

    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.

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  4. Visitors on a high rope course at Newlands Adventure Centre in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Visitors on a high rope course at Newlands Adventure Centre in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    Visitors on a high rope course at Newlands Adventure Centre in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Children on a high ropes course at Newlands Adventure Centre in the Lake District, Cumbria
    The Woods at Newlands Adventure Centre

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    Newlands Adventure Centre, Stair, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UF

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    017687 78463

    info@activity-centre.com

    Keswick

    These adrenaline-pumping obstacles will test your physical and mental strengths. You’ll need to muster all your courage and agility to make it through this amazing course.

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  5. Rock Climbing at Lake District Activities with Lakeland Ascents
    Rock Climbing at Lake District Activities with Lakeland Ascents

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    07702 942980

    contact@lakedistrictactivities.co.uk

    Get your hands and feet on the rock and climb your way to the top of a rock climbing route in the beautiful Lake District. Our expert, professional instructors will kit you out with all the safety kit that you need and will coach and support you as…

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  6. Visitors ghyll scrambling with Newlands Adventure Centre in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    Ghyll Scrambling at Newlands Adventure Centre

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    Newlands Adventure Centre, Stair, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UF

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    017687 78463

    info@activity-centre.com

    Keswick

    Have you ever wanted to go down a naturally formed waterpark? Are you brave enough to jump off the Corkscrew? Do you want to get soaked from head to toe? Then Ghyll Scrambling is the activity for you!

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  7. Climber at Via Ferrata Xtreme at Honister Slate Mine in Borrowdale, Lake District
    Climber at Via Ferrata Xtreme at Honister Slate Mine in Borrowdale, Lake District
    Climbers at Via Ferrata Xtreme at Honister Slate Mine in Borrowdale, Lake District
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    Climbers Crossing the Infinity Bridge at Via Ferrata Xtreme at Honister Slate Mine in Borrowdale, Lake District
    Family on Via Ferrata Xtreme with Lake District Views at Honister Slate Mine in Borrowdale, Lake District
    Climbers on Via Ferrata Xtreme in the Snow at Honister Slate Mine in Borrowdale, Lake District
    Climber at Via Ferrata Xtreme at Honister Slate Mine in Borrowdale, Lake District
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    Climber at Via Ferrata Xtreme at Honister Slate Mine in Borrowdale, Lake District
    Climbers at Via Ferrata Xtreme at Honister Slate Mine in Borrowdale, Lake District
    Climbers at Via Ferrata Xtreme at Honister Slate Mine in Borrowdale, Lake District
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    Via Ferrata Xtreme at Honister Slate Mine

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    Honister Slate Mine, Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XN

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    017687 77230

    info@honister.com

    Borrowdale, Keswick

    You’ve never experienced anything like this…
    Take on the UK’s original classic Via Ferrata against the backdrop of the stunning Lake District mountains.
    Climb up the massive Cargo net to one of the finest views of Lake District. Buttermere, Crummock…

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  8. Inclusive Rock Climbing in the Lake District
    Inclusive Rock Climbing in the Lake District
    Inclusive Rock Climbing in the Lake District
    Inclusive Rock Climbing in the Lake District
    Inclusive Rock Climbing in the Lake District
    Inclusive Rock Climbing in the Lake District

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    Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NN

    Telephone

    01539 31 00 41

    info@anyonecan.uk

    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.

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