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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.
We specialise in running relaxed sessions in a fun and informative environment. Following an…
Escape the crowds and explore Lake Windermere at your own pace! Choose your adventure with…
Have this special coastal nature reserve all to yourselves for an after-hours adventure! Track…
Graythwaite Adventure are privileged to be able to offer this expedition training course for anyone…
Canoe, Paddleboard, Kayaking in Windermere, Lake District. Tailored made courses from sea to surf,…
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats,…
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
Historic house and gardens based on a medieval pele towers with substantial 17th, 18th and 19thC…
If you are looking for something exciting and adventurous to do whilst in the Lake District then…
Stickle Ghyll is a fantastic ascent of a gorge in the Langdale valley. The location is stunning and…
Specialist bike hire for everyone from 3 great locations around Lake Windermere. Electric bikes.…
There is no doubt that a visit to the award winning Walby Farm Park is the place to be for bucket…
Enjoy intimate views and excellent photography opportunities of Badgers, from the comfort of the…
We offer a range of private group experiences near Windermere, including ghyll scrambling,…
Founded in 1996, Contours Holidays specialises in organising self-guided walking, trail running and…
Ghyll scrambling is basically ascending a ghyll (a mountain stream). We have multiple stunning…
Located at the tranquil southern end of Lake Windermere, Lakeside Pier offers a different pace of…
A rugged Lake District landscape where nature restoration works alongside hill farming, to benefit…
Based at the head of England's best trail centre, the Altura trail in Whinlatter Forest, Keswick. A…
Looking for a fun way to boost your kids’ cycling confidence? Maybe you’re a family who have…
An interactive world of optical illusions including illusion rooms, holograms and interactive…
Rock climbing has increased in popularity recently, particularly since its introduction at the…
Do you know what to do when the mist comes down or how to accurately take and follow a compass…
Quad Biking 16yrs+ and 4x4 off Road driving. Available as one hour sessions or with full and part…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Eskdale Valley, Boot
Experience the exhilaration of this wet and wild adventure in the remote Western Lake District. Ghyll Scrambling (or gorge walking) will see you climbing up waterfalls, jumping into pools and exploring caves.
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.
Hawkshead
Nestled between Windermere and Coniston, in the heart of the Lake District. Our hub in Grizedale Forest packs a punch with both action and adventure. Explore the forest on two wheels with our all-terrain Segways or test your nerve amongst the trees…
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869 reviewsIf you have a head for heights or wish to take yourself out of your comfort zone, why not challenge yourself to go over the edge? We offer abseiling and climbing experiences to give you a unique perspective from real rock faces.
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46 reviewsAt 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…
Windermere
This private 4×4 driving experience offers a wide variety of vantage points including, lakes, mountains, caves, waterfalls, rivers and streams. An ideal activity for those with an adventurous nature and passion for the outdoors. The tour is customer…
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170 reviewsGrisedale Bridge, Glenridding
With beautiful, dramatic scenery that lends itself to days spent hiking amongst the Lakeland fells, exploring the quaint villages, or simply relaxing on the water, hop aboard a Ullswater ‘Steamer’ to experience this little slice of Lake District…
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1481 reviewsUlverston
Our famous glass blowing experiences are back. Experience first-hand and close up, the extreme temperatures required to transform sand into glass and learn some of the 2000 year old skills first developed by the ancient Romans. During this…
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216 reviewsGreat 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…
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77 reviewsHawkshead
There is a charge for parking but National Trust members park free.
Our ghyll scrambling, gorge walking & canyoning experiences around Langdale suit most fitness levels. Experience exhilarating waterfalls, canyons, and water challenges on our guided private sessions.
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46 reviewsKentmere
Discover our immersive and transformative courses, which run for between 2 to 5 days, all centred on the art of drawing from observation. It's a journey of self-expression and visual communication, making the world's true beauty come alive.
Have you ever wanted to climb the highest mountain in the UK or maybe take on a mountain horseshoe and reach 9 summits in one day? Whatever it is that you have always wanted to do, you can hire one of our fully qualified and insured mountain…
We offer a range of private group experiences near Ambleside, including ghyll scrambling, canyoning, canoeing and kayaking, rock climbing and more. We also provide outdoor team building experiences, so get in touch today to start building your…
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46 reviewsUllswater
Exploring at the speed of the e-bike means you’ll experience a huge variety of off-road riding, all at a manageable level, this includes rocky tracks, tricky descents, rewarding climbs, exciting stream crossings and fun singletrack traverses, with…
Cumbria
At Contours Holidays, we think that the Bob Graham Round is simply too good a route to be restricted to elite fell runners, so we’ve turned it into an awesome walking holiday by extending the route slightly, so that each day ends in a village with…
Cockermouth
From leisurely lakeside strolls to more challenging fell climbs and classic Lakeland ridge walks, there are routes for all levels of fitness and abilities, many of which start right from the doorstep or are within easy reach of Hassness Country…
Coniston
Enjoy cruising aboard our launches around beautiful Coniston Water. A personal commentary by our crew complements your experience of this wonderful area.
Langdale
The abseil is around 100-120 feet and you also get to have an explore around Hodge Close Quarry. It's a fascinating site to look around. Be prepared for a short, steep walk out the quarry on loose rock. There is a limited free parking area right…
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1055 reviewsConsiton
Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting the Herdwicks!
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