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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.
This is the ideal activity for groups of 8 or more who want to challenge both their mind and body.…
The Cumbria Way runs through the heart of the Lake District, from the attractive market town of…
Big dog friendly hiking guidebooks, guided walks and fun map reading skills days in the Lake…
We offer a range of private group experiences across the county, including ghyll scrambling,…
Contours Holidays designed the Derwentwater Round as a gentle, relaxing two-day meander around the…
Explore the wonderful high fells of the English Lake District. You will be guided by an expert…
Join us on one of our favourite forest wanders exploring Chapel House, certainly one of the best…
As well as beautiful scenery, the Lake District is also famous for its associations with a large…
Have you ever wanted to climb the highest mountain in the UK or maybe take on a mountain horseshoe…
Mountain passes have been important thoroughfares in the Lake District ever since people needed to…
For many, Scafell Pike is the ultimate mountain day and presides high on the bucket list. We can…
Hear about Carlisle Luguvalium, the Wall fort Uxcellodunum then, off to visit our fabulous Wall as…
Founded in 1996, Contours Holidays specialises in organising self-guided walking, trail running and…
From leisurely lakeside strolls to more challenging fell climbs and classic Lakeland ridge walks,…
This experience will take you into an area of Foulshaw Moss not open to the general public. It's…
A relaxed and easy walking tour around the heart of the historic city of Carlisle. Discover some…
A one day introduction to navigation and map reading suitable for beginners. If you have never…
The more popular mountains can become busy during holiday periods, so why not avoid the crowds by…
At Contours Holidays, we think that the Bob Graham Round is simply too good a route to be…
We offer a range of private group experiences near Ambleside, including ghyll scrambling,…
Do you know what to do when the mist comes down or how to accurately take and follow a compass…
Experience the thrill of an after-dark adventure and discover how nocturnal creatures make the…
Outdoor provider based in the Lake District. Rob Green Guiding offers fantastic outdoor experiences…
Vertical Skills - Adventure Activity Provider; offering Canyoning, Ghyll scrambling, Climbing…
There’s no better place in England to stretch your legs than Cumbria.
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