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Forget California, the wellness movement was born in the Lake District in the 18th century. Wordsworth, Coleridge and the early Romantics recognised that the beautiful landscapes of lakes and fells soothed the soul and restored the spirit – and provided wonderful grist to their poetic mills. A walk on the fells or an amble by a lake is restorative enough, but today’s Lake District also has plenty of organised activities to help the mind and body: from forest bathing to yoga, from Buddhist meditation breaks to wild swimming and full-bore gym and swim fitness regimes, you are sure to find the perfect pursuit to help you reach your optimum state of being.
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Braithwaite, Keswick
Whinlatter is a great place for walking with many miles of gravel roads, paths and tracks to explore. Each junction is marked with a numbered post which is shown on the Forest guide map making it easy to create your own route.
Hawkshead
There are 8 waymarked walks and 5 waymarked cycle trails, plus the North Face trail, in the Grizedale Forest Park. Further information is available from the visitor centre where maps for all the trails can be purchased.
Lake District
The Expedition Club is offering guided Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku) in the English Lake District. We recognise that the last year has been difficult for so many people in lots of different ways. Visit the Lake District, the perfect place to restore…
Newby Bridge
Walk with a traditional lakeland pack pony to hidden corners of the Lake District. From a one day trek to a three day wild camping expedition.
For those who love being in the mountains but feel held back from lack of confidence. Bill personally leads all his training days and tailors them to your specific concerns.
Braithwaite, Keswick
Whinlatter Forest is home to the longest purpose-built mountain bike trail in the Lake District. At 19k long and rising to over 500m, the Altura Trail puts the mountain back into biking
Braithwaite, Keswick
Whinlatter is a great place for walking with many miles of gravel roads, paths and tracks to explore. Each junction is marked with a numbered post which is shown on the Forest guide map making it easy to create your own route.
Braithwaite, Keswick
Alpacaly Ever After... are thrilled to offer alpaca walks around the stunning grounds of Whinlatter Forest.
Setmurthy, Bassenthwaite
Alpacaly Ever After... are thrilled to offer meet & greets and alpaca walks around the stunning grounds of The Lakes Distillery.
Ulverston
Peaceful and inspiring Buddhist Temple, amazing Romantic Gothic mansion, relaxing café, gift shop and book store. Bring a picnic. Six minute woodland walk to beach. Guided tour at 2.30pm on Weekends and BHs.
Portinscale, Keswick
Alpacaly Ever After... are thrilled to offer meet & greets and alpaca walks around the stunning grounds of the Lingholm Estate along the beautiful shores of Derwent Water.
Sociable and friendly yoga hiking breaks in the heart of the Lake District. We choose all locations carefully to offer something unique - locations that are close to a variety of great hiking routes. Our yoga hikes breaks all include walks led by…
Keswick
Alpacaly Ever After are thrilled to offer Guided Llama treks for you, your family and your friends in our mixed group treks with a gang of fellow llama lovers!
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