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


The Lake District is England’s Adventure playground
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Newby Bridge
A half day's experience learning the core skills of bushcraft and survival with our expert instructors, including fire, shelter, water sourcing and more.
Archery Tag by Genuine Adventures mixes archery and dodgeball with foam-tipped arrows for safe, thrilling fun. Tailored for all ages in the Lake District, it’s perfect for groups, led by expert instructors.
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…
Outdoor family activities with Genuine Adventures: tag archery, ghyll scrambling, rock climbing, and SUP paddleboarding in the Lake District. Safe, fun, and tailored by experts for all ages to enjoy together!
Whicham, Valley, Millom
The ultimate horse riding experience in the stunning Cumbria. We are UK's only specialised heavy horse riding establishment! We are a small, professional, family run Equestrian Centre unique in the use of our magnificent heavy horse breeds.
Experience the thrill of leaning back and abseiling down a vertical rock face! Abseiling is both a challenging and rewarding activity, especially if you have a healthy fear of heights!
Windermere
Green Man Survival provides survival and bushcraft training and experiences in the Lake District National Park. Our experiences are suitable for all including families, couples and friends, and we also offer group training courses that are suitable…
Ambleside
Play The Armitt's newest experiences - Escape Rooms in a Box. With two options to choose from - Beatrix Potter's Missing Paper - and - The Bridge House Mystery - there is something for everyone to enjoy. Grab your friends, family or colleagues to…
Newby Bridge
A full day's experience learning the key skills of bushcraft and survival with our expert instructors, such as firelighting, shelter building and more.
Hawkshead, Lake Windermere
This experience combines two of our most popular activities. We’ve designed a 2-hour experience that combines one-hour of 4x4 off-road driving with a mini bushcraft session.
Braithwaite
Welcome to England's only true mountain forest. Whinlatter boasts unrivalled views across Bassenthwaite Lake, Derwentwater and Keswick. Located in the North West of the Lake District, you'll find us in the heart of it. It plays host to two of our…
Keswick
Derwent Water Marina is situated in the peaceful and sheltered northwest corner of the lake in the picturesque village of Portinscale, just a 20-minute walk from Keswick.
Staveley
You might think rainforests only exist in far-flung locations, but we have them here in Cumbria, too. Join us at Staveley Woodlands to spot tell-tale signs that we're actually exploring a fragment of an ancient, lost world.
Cartmel
All About Alpacas is where nature's charm meets unforgettable experiences in Cumbria.
Totally unique to Lakeland Ascents and not found anywhere else in the Lakes, or the UK for that matter, the Lakeland Legend Challenge is a full-on day of 3 extreme adventure activities, all set around an atmospheric slate quarry close to Coniston.…
Windermere
Adventuring provides outdoor activities such as rock climbing and the ever-popular Ghyll Scrambling (climbing waterfalls) around the Lake District under safe instructions from local, expert mountain leaders in a way that is enjoyable, exhilarating,…
Ullswater
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?
Borrowdale, Keswick
Rock climbing is one of the fastest growing sports and Borrowdale, close to Keswick is the perfect place to have your first experience of outdoor rock climbing as it is close to where some of the first ever rock climbs were completed. There are…
Keswick
Hire a rowing or motor boat and explore Derwentwater and its islands under your own steam. No boating experience is necessary as we provide full safety instruction and life jackets for everyone on board. Keswick Launch also offers 50-minute cruises…
Victoria St, Windermere
Kankku has specially prepared 4x4 vehicles that you drive on rough and rocky scenic trails through the Lake District National Park. A Kankku day is really special because it is a genuine off road driving experience rather than driving on a contrived…
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