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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
Adrenaline filled adventure inside the belly of a Lake District mountain, ‘Climb the Mine’ is the…
Zip World Windermere is an award-winning high ropes adventure company with 2 fantastic outdoor…
Green Man Survival provides survival and bushcraft training and experiences in the Lake District…
These adrenaline-pumping obstacles will test your physical and mental strengths. You’ll need to…
The perfect way to keep the kids (and adults) entertained all day whilst on a Lakeland…
The Lake District is known for being the home of Rock Climbing, so why not try your hand at this…
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
Guided Rock Climbing by Genuine Adventures in the Lake District offers tailored, safe ascents for…
The Lake District is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, with Derwentwater being one of the…
You’ve never experienced anything like this… Take on the UK’s original classic Via Ferrata against…
More Than Mountains was set up over twelve years ago to share our passion for exploring the hills…
For a fun and accessible adrenaline hit, stepping out over a 150ft drop is hard to beat! We offer…
Ghyll Scrambling by Genuine Adventures in the Lake District is a thrilling climb up mountain…
If you are looking to take your hill and mountain walking to the next level, this could be just…
Whether you’re a complete beginner, indoor climber, or competent trad climber, we can tailor the…
Have you ever wanted to go down a naturally formed waterpark? Are you brave enough to jump off the…
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation…
There is gorge scrambling, there is canyoning, then there is The Esk Gorge. A mega place with…
Following secret ravines by scrambling up waterfalls, boulder hopping along the streambed and…
A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking…
This is closely related to Gorge scrambling only this time we are heading downsteam. More jumping…
Based in the heart of the Lake District adventure awaits. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker looking…
Have you ever walked on thin air? Get your heart racing while experiencing breathtaking scenery…
Anyone Can is an inclusive adventure company. We welcome those with additional needs and those…


The Lake District is England’s Adventure playground
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Penrith
We are delighted to announce that we are now offering Cycle Hire from the beautiful surroundings of Lowther Castle. The venture coincides with the launch on the Lowther Estate of a network of dedicated cycling and walking trails. This will enable…
Newby Bridge
We developed our bespoke canoe sailing boats to make an easily accessible boat for people with mobility difficulties - but everyone loves them. Fast light and you are a solo sailor from the very start. If you want a friend or carer in the boat to…
Windermere
If you can't decide which one of our kick ass experiences to choose, don't, and just do them all! This experience includes fire lighting using natural materials and sparks along with how to build a shelter with materials provided by nature in our…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Based at the head of England's best trail centre, the Altura trail in Whinlatter Forest, Keswick. A well stocked trail centre bike shop offering premium bike hire, fast repairs and premium road and mountain bike sales. We also offer guiding and…
Maryport
Maryport golf course is an 18 golf course. Located just north of the town of Maryport, on the West Cumbria Coastline. Situated towards the northern end of the 'Cumbria Coastal Route'. It can be a very challenging course, more so with a strong sea…
Sedgwick, Kendal
We offer a variety of activities on site, all included under one entrance fee, we have a variety of farm animals, outdoor play area, and lots more fun for all the family. We have regular meet the animals activities and tractor rides through out the…
Ghyll Scrambling, or Gorge Scrambling, is the ultimate all-weather experience! Come and get wet and enjoy an atmospheric trip up a mountain river. Climb up waterfalls, scramble over rocks, jump into crystal clear plunge-pools, enjoy natural slides…
Newby Bridge
This experience is all about learning the ropes, stick and flappy bits with straight-up language and a hands-on approach you and your fellow crew will do the vast majority of the tasks that make the boat work.
The Lake District National Park provides a wealth of walking opportunities and offers something for everyone. We offer guided walks up England’s largest mountain - Scafell Pike and famous Lake Districts classic scrambles such as Striding Edge…
Boot
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
Ambleside
Biketreks Grizedale is a bike hire centre and shop in Grizedale Forest, offering mountain bike and E-Bike hire all year round. Our shop stocks a wide range of clothing, accessories and new and ex-hire bikes.
Windermere
Join Green Man Survival in our private woodland on the shores of Windermere to discover the ancient art of archery. We will learn a little about the history of this primitive skill and have the chance to experience how tricky it must have been for…
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.
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!
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…
Bampton, Penrith
Enjoy intimate views and excellent photography opportunities of Badgers, from the comfort of the RSPB's Badger Hide at Wild Haweswater. As the sun sets over Haweswater, the woodland residents emerge for their nightly foraging escapades. The…
Hawkshead, Lake Windermere
Get behind the wheel with this brilliant 4x4 experience with Graythwaite Adventure. With careful planning and consideration for the natural landscape, we’ve designed the Lake District’s only off-road course with BORDA (British Off Road Driving…
Wasdale
Ranging from small groups in steep wet gorges involving roped ascents, to the fun of group set challenges. It may involve short scrambles, possible squeezes and crawls or even a rough stream walk. It can take you to places on the fell that you’d…
Guided adventures on ebikes, whilst enjoying the beautiful scenery in the Lake District. These adventures are guided for any skill level from beginners to expects.
Nr Kendal
Quad Biking 16yrs+ and 4x4 off Road driving. Available as one hour sessions or with full and part day packages
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