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Walking in Cumbria

There’s no better place in England to stretch your legs than Cumbria. Whether you’re an avid, well-equipped fell climber or just stick on a comfy pair of shoes to go for a short amble, you’ll find the greatest variety of walking routes of anywhere in the country. Most of the region’s best-known walks are easily accessible from Cumbrian towns, while the mountain of supporting literature – leaflets, pamphlets and guidebooks, including the fell walker’s bible, Alfred Wainwright’s Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells – means that every step you take will be well mapped. From a gentle stroll to a challenging hill walk or a multi-day trial, Cumbria has walks for every level of interest, but what makes walking here so special isn’t just the variety. It’s that going for a walk in Cumbria means stepping out onto nature’s most beautiful canvas, with stunning scenery at virtually every step. 
 

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Outdoor Activities with Path To Adventure
Outdoor Activities near Ambleside with Path to Adventure

Want something fun and a little bit different this holiday? Try something new and exciting in the…

Outdoor Activities with Path to Adventure
Outdoor Activities near Eskdale with Path to Adventure

Want something fun and a little bit different this holiday? Try something new and exciting in the…

Cumbria Tourist Guides
Cumbria Tourist Guides

An association of professionally trained guides, all hold the coveted Blue Badge Guides for Cumbria…

North Lakes Traverse Walking Holiday
North Lakes Traverse Walking Holiday

Self guided walking holidays through the fells of the northern Lake District.

Personalised Lake District Holidays from Archipelago Choice
Personalised Guided Walking Holidays from Archipelago Choice

Archipelago Choice specialises in tailor-made holidays here in the Lake District. This is where we…

Adventure North West (Coniston)
Adventure North West (Coniston)

Canoeing, Kayaking, Raft Building experiences around the Lake District, Cumbria. Adventure North…

Into The Outside - Walking Activities
Into The Outside - Walking Activities

Dan & Becki are INTO THE OUTSIDE. Both experienced outdoor instructors specialising in bespoke…

Howgills 4-Day Trek with Fell Pony Adventures
Fell Pony Adventures

Walk with a traditional lakeland pack pony to hidden corners of the Lake District. From a one day…

Adventure North West - Guided Walking
Adventure North West - Guided Walking

Walking activities in the Lake District, Cumbria. Adventure North West is a mobile company. We use…

Alpaca Walks at The Lingholm Estate
Alpaca Walks or Meet & Greet at The Lingholm Estate with Alpacaly Ever After

Alpacaly Ever After... are thrilled to offer meet & greets and alpaca walks around the stunning…

River Deep Mountain High
River Deep Mountain High

Really friendly company offering the best quality experience in gorge walking, canoeing, rock…

Alpaca Walks at Whinlatter Forest
Alpaca Walks at Whinlatter Forest with Alpacaly Ever After

Alpacaly Ever After... are thrilled to offer alpaca walks around the stunning grounds of Whinlatter…

Mickledore Walking Holidays
Walking Tour of The Lake District Holidays

Self guided walking holidays staying in a variety of lake district locations including some of the…

Mountain Walking with Adventure Vertical
Mountain Walking with Adventure Vertical

Have you ever wanted to climb the highest mountain in the UK or maybe take on a mountain horseshoe…

Guided Walking Breaks with Hassness Country House
Guided Walking Breaks with Hassness Country House

Hassness Country House is beautifully located in its own grounds on the shores of Buttermere. At…

Jogging Pals
Jogging Pals

Trail running weekends and guided trail running in the Lake District National Park.

Wilderness Camping Training
The Expedition Club

We are a membership organisation which offers guided adventurous expeditions on foot, by canoe and…

Derwentwater Marina
Derwentwater Marina

Busy Marina on Derwentwater offering boat hire, watersports tuition, watersports shop & chandlery,…

Cycling Holidays
The Carter Company

Tailor made self guided, walking, cycling and touring holidays with luxury and classic…

Llama Trekking at Little Town with Alpacaly Ever After
Llama Trekking at Little Town with Alpacaly Ever After

Alpacaly Ever After are thrilled to offer Guided Llama treks for you, your family and your friends…

Mickledore Walking Holidays
Cumbria Way Walking Holidays

Self guided walking holiday with luggage transfer and lunch options on the Cumbria Way, a walk from…

More Than Mountains
More Than Mountains

More than Mountains is a small, friendly company based in the Lake District that specialises in…

Mere Mountains - Canoeing
Mere Mountains

Mere Mountains is a long standing local provider of activities in Cumbria and the South Lakes. …

Derwent Hill Centre
Derwent Hill Centre

Set in an idyllic location, Derwent Hill offers comfortable ensuite accommodation and AALA licensed…

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  • 1Outdoor Activities near Ambleside with Path to Adventure
  • 2Outdoor Activities near Eskdale with Path to Adventure
  • 3Cumbria Tourist Guides
  • 4North Lakes Traverse Walking Holiday
  • 5Personalised Guided Walking Holidays from Archipelago Choice
  • 6Adventure North West (Coniston)
  • 7Into The Outside - Walking Activities
  • 8Fell Pony Adventures
  • 9Adventure North West - Guided Walking
  • 10Alpaca Walks or Meet & Greet at The Lingholm Estate with Alpacaly Ever After
  • 11River Deep Mountain High
  • 12Alpaca Walks at Whinlatter Forest with Alpacaly Ever After
  • 13Walking Tour of The Lake District Holidays
  • 14Mountain Walking with Adventure Vertical
  • 15Guided Walking Breaks with Hassness Country House
  • 16Jogging Pals
  • 17The Expedition Club
  • 18Derwentwater Marina
  • 19The Carter Company
  • 20Llama Trekking at Little Town with Alpacaly Ever After
  • 21Cumbria Way Walking Holidays
  • 22More Than Mountains
  • 23Mere Mountains
  • 24Derwent Hill Centre
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