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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.
We offer a wide range of land and water based activities in the Lake District including RYA sailing…
Adventure in the High trees! Treetop Nets offers an amazing new way to play high up in the tree…
A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking…
Charter a skippered yacht for a two hour sailing experience for up to four people.
Package Holidays and Support Services for Wainwright's Coast to Coast Path plus bespoke Coast to…
Mountain Run offer a wide range of running guiding.
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Boot
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint hearted! If swimming in crystal clear pools, scaling waterfalls and massive jumps are your thing - LOOK NO FURTHER!!
Penrith
Take on some of the Lake District’s most notorious mountain roads on this challenging route - perfect for road cyclists eager to push boundaries and conquer iconic climbs. The journey starts in Yorkshire, where you’ll take on some of this regions…
Kendal
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Appleby-in-Westmorland
A world hidden from the surface but full of adventure and challenge for all. From simple passageways to great labyrinths. Your journey feels like you’re reaching into the bowels of the earth on a true adventure. The experience is incredibly…
Ambleside
Whether you’re a complete beginner, indoor climber, or competent trad climber, we can tailor the day/session to suit you. We typically use easy to access climbing venues and also provide all technical and safety equipment.
Keswick
The Sea to Sea is the classic, long distance cycle route in the UK. Starting from the historic port of Whitehaven on the Irish Sea (we use St Bees) and finishing in Tynemouth on the north east coast. The route passes through the Lake District, Eden…
Nr Kendal
Clay Shooting 12yrs+ and Air Rifle 8yrs+ couples or groups of 24 and 50 shots options and one hour Air rifle sessions. Book as single activities or Package deals of two of more activities available
Nr Coniston
Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by joining 3 tarns together. In 1929 it was bought by Beatrix Potter who sold it to the National Trust. There is a 1.5 mile, level footpath around the tarn.
Glenridding
Join us for a tour of “the classics”. Travelling in the high Lakeland fells with the vista of the surrounding mountains for company can be a truly transformational experience.
Eskdale Valley
Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) is a fantastic fun water activity and is fast becoming a very popular paddlesport! SUP is an exciting & fun sport that can be enjoyed by anyone, you don't need to be super fit or super skilled to take part, it is…
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…
Windermere
Treetop Lake District is home to award-winning high ropes adventures, Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets. If you’re looking for an unforgettable day out with friends or family, there is an outdoor adventure for everyone.
Great Langdale
Not much beats getting out in the winter. Book The Lakes Mountaineer to lead you in the mountains and discover what the winter hills have to offer. You may have your eye on walking up a specific mountain. If so, you are in good hands with The Lakes…
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…
Coniston
Learn the skills to paddle a canoe safely and confidently on lakes and flat water rivers in the beautiful Coniston valley.
Our private activity sessions include ghyll scrambling, canyoning, abseiling, climbing, canoeing, kayaking, SUP boarding, archery, team building, raft building, bushcraft, and hill walking. We offer private group bookings in South Lakes Cumbria,…
Millom
Horse and Husky primarily rescues and rehabilitates huskies. Some of the huskies are perhaps more suited to a working lifestyle over a domestic one, these are the dogs that are with us to stay and do our Dry-Land-Mushing experiences. We offer a…
CONISTON
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake Districts famous lakes and marvel at the scenery from a Canadian Canoe. Here, you’ll visit hidden coves, remote islands and jetties to jump off making this one to remember. We run various canoeing excursions…
Pooley Bridge
At Alfresco Adventures we offer a plethora of exlcusive outdoor adventure experiences across the Lake District for group of four upwards which are led by our friendly and expereinced staff team. We also offer canoe, kayak and stand up paddle board…
Eskdale Valley
Ghyll scrambling is an exhilarating and fun activity perfect for families or groups who want a challenge, making it one of our most popular activities!
Guided by our highly experienced and qualified instructors, you will make your way up a mountain…
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