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The Lake District, Cumbria is England’s adventure capital. Which should give you an idea as to the broad range of activities you can enjoy (or endure) in this most dramatic, beautiful landscape. Whatever your appetite, we can satisfy it, whether it’s an easy amble or a round of golf, or something a little more energetic - tackling a via ferrata, scrambling up a hill, racing across a lake...that kind of thing. The list of activities is (almost) endless: just take a look for yourself.
To be able to walk the track taken by the miners of old, to explore the hidden gems beneath our…
Kankku has specially prepared 4x4 vehicles that you drive on rough and rocky scenic trails through…
Enjoy an unforgettable experience with our gentle-natured, inquisitive alpacas, we offer various…
There's something for everyone at Coniston Boating Centre, both on and off the water. You can hire…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Consiton
Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting the Herdwicks!
Penrith
Feed your soul & be guided by the most knowledgeable & friendly Lake District guides, through valleys or up onto the mountain summits.
Milnthorpe
Golf Lake District is a new Golf tourism business that is promoting Golf courses and Hotels in the Cumbria area. Tailor made packages will be put in place for all customers so they can enjoy Cumbria Golf to its full potential. Our knowledgeable…
This aquatic ghyll scramble is situated in a beautiful canyon only a short walk from Coniston. In its tree-covered steep gorge walls, you will plunge into crystal clear pools and scramble your way up rocky waterfalls.
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525 reviewsBorrowdale, 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…
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79 reviewsHawkshead, Lake Windermere
Graythwaite Adventure are privileged to be able to offer this expedition training course for anyone intending to take on an overland expedition or would like to experience the skills required to do so.
Penrith
A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award-winning Lowther Castle is one of the northwest's most spectacular visitor attractions. Its setting within the Lake District National Park is truly beautiful while the…
Coniston
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake Districts' famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery from a Canadian Canoe. Along the way we will stop off to try a little Bushcraft. We will cover the exciting and essential skills of how to make a fire…
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525 reviewsCarlisle
Hear about Carlisle Luguvalium, the Wall fort Uxcellodunum then, off to visit our fabulous Wall as you tour the north Cumbrian landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and enjoy wonderful scenery along the Wall route.
At Cumbria Wildlife Trust our staff are connecting people to nature with the aim of improving our health through Wild Wellbeing Days. The days focus on the 5 Ways of Wellbeing: Connect, Give, Learn, Be Active and Take Notice –designed to improve…
Keswick
This one day introduction to map reading and navigation is suitable for anyone who would like to plan and follow a route from a map.
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79 reviewsNewby Bridge
Upon issue of your survival kit you will be dropped into one of the densest most remote parts of our woodland. No phone signal, no comfortable fixed camp and no tarp or tent. You must source all your water, food, firewood and shelter and survive a…
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57 reviewsLyth Valley
Let us take you on one of our favourite walks, an off-the-beaten-track route far from the crowds that flock to the Lake District National Park.
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57 reviewsCumbria
Created by Alfred Wainwright, the full Coast to Coast Walk crosses the North of England from the Irish Sea at St Bees to the North Sea at Robin Hood’s Bay. Wainwright’s Coast to Coast passes through some of the most beautiful and varied scenery in…
Yes, you can: Users of Mobility aids, Anyone who can sit with support, Users of Wheelchairs, Unsure or low confidence walkers, All people with visual impairments, People with Auditory impairments, People with learning difficulties, People with…
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.
Newby Bridge
Join us on one of our favourite forest wanders exploring Chapel House, certainly one of the best pieces of commercial forestry in the South Lakes.
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57 reviewsWindermere
Charter a skippered yacht for a two hour sailing experience for up to four people.
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209 reviewsConiston
Outdoor provider based in the Lake District. Rob Green Guiding offers fantastic outdoor experiences from a qualified Mountain Leader; guided mountain days out, navigation training and general mountain skills coaching and training.
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…
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57 reviewsReceive all the latest news, special offers and information from the Lake District, Cumbria
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