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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.
At Cumbria Wildlife Trust our staff are connecting people to nature with the aim of improving our…
Adjacent to our clay pigeon shooting site, nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate, is where our…
Zip World Windermere is an award-winning high ropes adventure company with 2 fantastic outdoor…
Whether you're planning a car free stay, would like to explore the areas stunning scenery &…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.

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Ambleside
Following secret ravines by scrambling up waterfalls, boulder hopping along the streambed and taking every opportunity to jump into crystal clear plunge pools. This is next level fun and the bonus is this can be enjoyed just as much when it’s…
Windermere or Kirkby Lonsdale
Come and try clay pigeon shooting at either our site near Windermere or Kirkby Lonsdale. Our recommended age is from 12 upwards. With no experience required and a guarantee that we will get you hitting clays. All sessions are run by our instructors…
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…
Great Langdale
Rock climbing has increased in popularity recently, particularly since its introduction at the Olympic Games. Langdale, close to Ambleside and Windermere is the perfect place to have your first experience of outdoor rock climbing. Not far from here…
Wild food and foraging experts aiming to teach people about how sourcing food from the wild is better for our health, our plates and our planet!
Penrith
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling across one of the largest adventure playgrounds in the country. When you do this at Lowther, you have found the lost castle.
Windermere
Low Wood Watersports and Activity Centre, with it's large lake frontage and extensive range of equipment, is a great location for waterskiing, wakeboarding, sailing, kayaking/canoeing and boat hire.
Boot
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
Maryport
Seaside destination for boarders, skaters & scooters
Millom
Hodbarrow Nature Reserve is a coastal lagoon and area of grassland which is located on the site of a former iron mine on the west coast of Cumbria, close to the town of Millom.
Maryport
Maryport Coastal Park is a place for visitors to enjoy for its coastal views and flora and fauna. Access is free all year round. Maryport Coastal Park can be accesses from Maryport south shore car park, which can be found near the Glasson industrial…
Sedbergh
Sedbergh Summits offers guided walks, treks and mountain adventures around Sedbergh, the Howgills, the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.
Coniston
There's something for everyone at Coniston Boating Centre, both on and off the water. You can hire motor boats, rowing boats, sailing dinghies, canoes and paddleboards to explore the lake in a style that suits you. We have a wheelchair-accessible…
Workington
Harrington Nature Reserve is one of two Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) in the Workington area and is an area of land protected for its contribution to wildlife, geology, education and public enjoyment.
Carlisle
Once the home of Carlisle's horse racing course, Kingmoor South is now a tranquil woodland situated in the north of Carlisle.
The sport of rock climbing was essentially born here, and the Lake District has a rich heritage of climbing throughout the fells. We have developed a range of venues that make it easier to access rock climbing for people with additional needs.
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Carlisle
Kingmoor North is a wildlife haven sandwiched between a growing industrial city. Assess by foot is gained from Kingstown Broadway, Bankend Road, A689 ,Chandler Way, Coopers Way various entrances from Kingmoor Park and also from Kingmoor South Nature…
Maryport
Shiver Me Timbers play area is a bright, colourful, and exciting destination for young visitors. Look out for this pirate-themed adventure play area next door to the Lake District Coast Aquarium on the Harbourside in Maryport.
Lake Rd, Keswick
Swimming in the lakes is good for the mind, body and soul. Be at one with nature and join us for a swimming adventure with a coach and safety provision.
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