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The Lake District, Cumbria is England’s most beautiful corner in any weather, but there’s something magical about the place when the sun shines. The sun draws out walkers and mountaineers, sailors and cyclists, abseilers and zorbers, zipliners and those looking to sit quietly by a lake and take in the majestic beauty of it all.
You could go for a walk with a shepherdess (and her flock of sheep). Go quad biking through a forest, tap into your inner Bear Grylls with a lesson in bushcraft, or test your fear of heights (and your balance) by traversing a cliff on the UK’s best via ferrata. For more adventure thrills, there’s Go-Ape in the Grizedale Forest and Whinlater, or a spot of go-karting. Or you could do something a lot more relaxing and take to a lake for a sunset canoe ride followed by dinner.
When the sun shines in the Lake District, the outdoors is the place to be. We’re ready for you, whatever you want to do.
…Or should that guide be a “B-W”? Our team has put together this guide to Cumbria’s best-known lakes, how to find them; and what to look for when you get there.
Join us for an evening of intrigue and opulence aboard the Orient Express! Our Murder Mystery…
Rheged is a gallery, café, cinema, shopping venue, workplace and creative space on the edge of the…
Graythwaite Adventure are privileged to be able to offer this expedition training course for anyone…
A full day's experience learning the key skills of bushcraft and survival with our expert…
Unique, therapeutic & life-changing experiences for all animal lovers with the famous Black Horses…
A fantastic, adventurous canyoning experience. Slides, jumps and scrambling in the water - this one…
Abseiling is a classic outdoor adventure challenge, which anyone can enjoy. You don’t need…
An interactive world of optical illusions including illusion rooms, holograms and interactive…
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling…
Quad Biking 16yrs+ and 4x4 off Road driving. Available as one hour sessions or with full and part…
Located at the tranquil southern end of Lake Windermere, Lakeside Pier offers a different pace of…
Walkers, cyclists, trekkers and mountaineers have trusted Cicerone for nearly fifty years to ensure…
Based at the head of England's best trail centre, the Altura trail in Whinlatter Forest, Keswick. A…
Upon issue of your survival kit you will be dropped into one of the densest most remote parts of…
A magical indoor attraction that brings to life all 23 Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit tales. Meet…
You’ve never experienced anything like this… Take on the UK’s original classic Via Ferrata against…
We offer Gorge Walking (also known as Ghyll Scrambling) for young explorers. An adventure aimed…
Our famous glass blowing experiences are back. Experience first-hand and close up, the extreme…
Ranging from small groups in steep wet gorges involving roped ascents, to the fun of group set…
The abseil is around 100-120 feet and you also get to have an explore around Hodge Close Quarry.…
Newlands Adventure Centre is Keswick's largest provider of outdoor activities and the UK's longest…
Swarthmoor Hall is a 17th century, Grade II* listed country house. It is known as the cradle of…
Paddle Windermere to a remote shore, light fire and cook on open fire. We are an inclusive company…
Tackle a sightseeing tour or cycle across the country from coast to coast, exploring Britain along…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Cockermouth
Join us for an evening of intrigue and opulence aboard the Orient Express! Our Murder Mystery nights really are like no other. Seated on our stunning steam train and surrounded by 1930’s decor, you will be transported to an era gone by whilst the…
Penrith
Rheged is a gallery, café, cinema, shopping venue, workplace and creative space on the edge of the Northern Lakes.
Hawkshead, Lake Windermere
Graythwaite Adventure are privileged to be able to offer this expedition training course for anyone intending to take on an overland expedition or would like to experience the skills required to do so.
Newby Bridge
A full day's experience learning the key skills of bushcraft and survival with our expert instructors, such as firelighting, shelter building and more.
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54 reviewsGrange-over-Sands
Unique, therapeutic & life-changing experiences for all animal lovers with the famous Black Horses of Cartmel.
Kirkby Stephen
Package Holidays and Support Services for Wainwright's Coast to Coast Path plus bespoke Coast to Coast Cycle Routes and Packages from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay.
Coniston
A fantastic, adventurous canyoning experience. Slides, jumps and scrambling in the water - this one has it all for an adrenaline based 2-3 hours! You must be confident and comfortable in water and being submerged in it. Suitable for adults and…
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1055 reviewsKirkby Lonsdale
Abseiling is a classic outdoor adventure challenge, which anyone can enjoy. You don’t need experience to enter this vertical world, just a desire to overcome a natural fear of heights and a “give it a go” attitude. The feeling of achievement when…
Keswick
An interactive world of optical illusions including illusion rooms, holograms and interactive exhibits to amaze the whole family, young and old! Do you believe your eyes?
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.
Nr Kendal
Quad Biking 16yrs+ and 4x4 off Road driving. Available as one hour sessions or with full and part day packages
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66 reviewsBridge Ln, Penrith
Based in Cumbria, Eden Arts are an artist led company dedicated to creating and facilitating change through culture and arts activities.
Located at the tranquil southern end of Lake Windermere, Lakeside Pier offers a different pace of exploration in the Lake District. Board a Windermere Lake Cruise’s vessel and get treated to the finest views from the water.
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4511 reviewsOxenholme Road, Kendal
Walkers, cyclists, trekkers and mountaineers have trusted Cicerone for nearly fifty years to ensure they have a great time on the hill, trek, walk or ride.
Braithwaite, Keswick
Based at the head of England's best trail centre, the Altura trail in Whinlatter Forest, Keswick. A well stocked trail centre bike shop offering premium bike hire, fast repairs and premium road and mountain bike sales. We also offer guiding and…
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154 reviewsNewby Bridge
Upon issue of your survival kit you will be dropped into one of the densest most remote parts of our woodland. No phone signal, no comfortable fixed camp and no tarp or tent. You must source all your water, food, firewood and shelter and survive a…
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54 reviewsKendal
Love being outdoors? Want to learn more about the natural world, get better at spotting wildlife or just have a walk with a difference? NaturesGems offer guided nature walks, with local experts, whether you’ve just a few hours or a whole day.
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23 reviewsBowness-on-Windermere
A magical indoor attraction that brings to life all 23 Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit tales. Meet all your favourite characters and find out more about Beatrix Potter herself.
Borrowdale, Keswick
You’ve never experienced anything like this…
Take on the UK’s original classic Via Ferrata against the backdrop of the stunning Lake District mountains.
Climb up the massive Cargo net to one of the finest views of Lake District. Buttermere, Crummock…
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1715 reviewsCarlisle
Standing proudly in the city it has dominated for nine centuries, Carlisle Castle remained a working fortress until well within living memory. Today's highlights include the Prisoners' beautiful carvings, the exhibition and wall walk.
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