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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.
Wide range of activities including Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Go-Karting, Archery, Clay Pigeon…
If you're a beginner or intermediate trail runner looking to improve your skills, our training…
Foulshaw Moss is an unusual habitat called a lowland raised mire – or a peat bog to you and me.…
Memories have never been easier! Freedom Boat Club takes care of everything – maintenance,…
Casterton Golf Course activities: Golf, Short Course Golf, Footgolf, Rugby Golf, Golf Driving…
Join Eric Hope, renowned Cumbrian angler and environmentalist, for unique guided fishing trips and…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Coniston
Join us for our most exhilarating experience to date, Operation Blast hole is all about stepping outside your comfort zone and taking the plunge, quite literally!
Coniston
Do you want to learn what to do when the mist comes down and how to accurately take and follow a compass bearing? Come on our intermediate navigation course to find out.
Keswick
An unique opportunity for anyone over 16 years old. After enjoying a Bird of Prey flying display on the park your experience will begin. Our falconer will teach you how to recall and hold the birds and we start with an owl. Following this we move…
Rydal, Ambleside
Lake District Yoga Retreats offer bespoke day yoga workshops for your group size and 3 or 4 night Glamping Yoga Retreats in the heart of the Lake District National Park. For our retreats, you will be staying in your very own shepherd's hut set on…
Windermere
Adventure in the High trees! Treetop Nets offers an amazing new way to play high up in the tree canopy. Featuring over 1500m2 of bouncy trampolines, aerial walkways, tunnels and slides. A great family day out suitable for ages 3yrs+.
Windermere
Charter a skippered yacht for a 2 hour sailing experience for up to 4 people, get involved and take control of the yacht or just sit back and enjoy the stunning scenery unfold around you.
Borrowdale, 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…
Inclusive escorted small group, Keswick-based, special interest holidays, exploring how the geology of the landscapes of the Lake District has inspired writers and artists.
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…
Nr Kendal
Quad Biking 16yrs+ and 4x4 off Road driving. Available as one hour sessions or with full and part day packages
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…
Keswick
A range of engaging presentations take place daily bringing you closer to many of your favourite animals. Watch exhilarating Bird of Prey displays, educational Reptile talks and fun and interesting Lemur, Otter and Red Panda talks.
Near Hawkshead
Nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate, on the shores of Windermere, is our shooting site where we love to welcome first timers and experienced shots alike. We specialise in running relaxed sessions in a fun and informative environment.…
Keswick
The ultimate animal experience for anyone over the age of 8 years that you will never forget! This experience is the perfect way to meet our Tapirs, Meerkats, and Ring-Tailed Lemurs!
Nr Kendal
Full Day Adventure Days for Families and Groups. Two course home-cooked lunches available.
Keswick
A range of cycling holidays following the route of the Hadrian's Cycleway, 174 miles of cycle route running mainly on country lanes and quiet roads. ride through some of England’s most dramatic and wild countryside where you can “get away from it…
Lake District National Park - Various Locations
Guided walking/Hiking – Any mountain/peak, anywhere in the Lake District! We guide anywhere in the Lakes and beyond tbh. Have a mountain in mind? No worries we will get you to the top. Or maybe your happy to be guided and let us choose? Whatever…
Give something back to nature and the Lake District and take part in a Wild Work Day with Cumbria Wildlife Trust. Wild Word Days are a great way to bring people together and improve everyone’s wellbeing, as well as giving back to nature.
Keswick
Hire a rowing or motor boat and explore Derwentwater and its islands under your own steam. No boating experience is necessary as we provide full safety instruction and life jackets for everyone on board. Keswick Launch also offers 50-minute cruises…
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