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Cumbria and the Lake District are England’s adventure playgrounds, with an almost inexhaustible list of activities to test your mind and muscle. From walking to abseiling, zorbing to kayaking, this is the place to be for an action-packed adventure holiday. We’ll cater not just to the adventure activities you want to do, but we can also show you a bunch of others that you didn’t realise you wanted to try!
Home to England’s highest mountain and its largest and deepest lakes, the Lake District’s unique landscape is the best natural outdoor terrain for all kinds of adventure activities of both the dry and wet kind. One moment you could be flying through the trees on a zipwire in Grizedale Forest, the next you’re trying to stay dry on a paddleboard on Lake Windermere. It’s just as easy to play a round of golf with a dramatic mountain backdrop as it is to wade into a fast-flowing stream for a spot of wild water fishing. And how about scaling some rocks…did you know that the Lake District, Cumbria was the birthplace of modern rock climbing?
Adventure Inspiration
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation…
Nestled between Windermere and Coniston, in the heart of the Lake District. Our hub in Grizedale…
If you are looking to take your hill and mountain walking to the next level, this could be just…
To be able to walk the track taken by the miners of old, to explore the hidden gems beneath our…
For a fun and accessible adrenaline hit, stepping out over a 150ft drop is hard to beat! We offer…
Welcome to England's only true mountain forest. Whinlatter boasts unrivalled views across…
This is closely related to Gorge scrambling only this time we are heading downsteam. More jumping…
The perfect way to keep the kids (and adults) entertained all day whilst on a Lakeland…
Activities in Lakeland take the hassle out of arranging activities and events in the Lake District.…
More Than Mountains was set up over twelve years ago to share our passion for exploring the hills…
Graythwaite Adventure are privileged to be able to offer this expedition training course for anyone…
Adrenaline filled adventure inside the belly of a Lake District mountain, ‘Climb the Mine’ is the…
A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking…
Adventure in the High trees! Treetop Nets offers an amazing new way to play high up in the tree…
Mere Mountains is a long standing local provider of activities in Cumbria and the South Lakes. …
Following secret ravines by scrambling up waterfalls, boulder hopping along the streambed and…
Have you ever walked on thin air? Get your heart racing while experiencing breathtaking scenery…
Green Man Survival provides survival and bushcraft training and experiences in the Lake District…
You’ve never experienced anything like this… Take on the UK’s original classic Via Ferrata against…
Fun filled, adrenalin pumping adventure in the stunning Lake District. Lakes Laser Tag is a fun…
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
Anyone Can is an inclusive adventure company. We welcome those with additional needs and those…
Treetop Lake District is home to award-winning high ropes adventures, Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets…
Whether you’re a complete beginner, indoor climber, or competent trad climber, we can tailor the…
The Lake District is England’s Adventure playground
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Coniston
Enjoy cruising aboard 1920's launches with solar-electric power. A unique and environmentally friendly way to enjoy beautiful Coniston Water. A personal commentary by our crew complements your experience of this wonderful area.
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…
Grange-over-Sands
Unique, therapeutic & life-changing experiences for all animal lovers with the famous Black Horses of Cartmel.
We offer a range of private group experiences near Windermere, 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 reviewsGraythwaite
We may be biased but genuinely believe we run watersports from one of the best locations in the Lake District; Grubbins Point on Windermere. From this sheltered bay on the southwest shore, we offer both instructed lessons and kayak hire. Journeying…
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331 reviewsAmbleside
This is closely related to Gorge scrambling only this time we are heading downsteam. More jumping into crystal clear pools of deep water, sliding into pools, wild swimming, and scrambling - all in the most beautiful of settings.
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 reviewsHawkshead, Lake Windermere
This experience combines two of our most popular, all-year round, activities. We’ve listened to guest feedback and put together a 2-hour activity that combines 4x4 off-road driving with a mini bushcraft experience.
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331 reviewsThe Swallows and Amazons app is your guide to the places that inspired the legendary book series written by Arthur Ransome. Navigate to the places that inspired the fictional locations, receive notifications about upcoming events, listen to extracts…
Windermere
Green Man Survival provides survival and bushcraft training and experiences in the Lake District National Park. Our experiences are suitable for all including families, couples and friends, and we also offer group training courses that are suitable…
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54 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 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.
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…
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1103 reviewsKeswick
Newlands Adventure Centre is Keswick's largest provider of outdoor activities and the UK's longest established outdoor activity centre. With some of the best facilities in the Lake District and located in a truly beautiful and unique environment, we…
Carlisle
Hear about Carlisle Luguvalium, the Wall fort Uxcellodunum then, off to visit our fabulous Wall as you tour the north Cumbrian landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and enjoy wonderful scenery along the Wall route.
Kendal
The sport of rock climbing was essentially born here in Lake District and there is now 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.
Boot
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
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458 reviewsExplore nature’s playground and marvel at the stunning scenery on offer. Take the plunge into crystal clear pools and scramble your way up numerous rocky scrambles and waterfalls.
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458 reviewsElectric Bike Hire - E-Bikes delivered directly to your accommodation in the South Lakes by E-Bike Safaris. Experience cycling through the Cumbrian countryside, visiting all the attractions and having the comfort of the electric assistance.
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23 reviewsWindermere
Join Green Man Survival for our most in depth and demanding survival challenge. You will spend 72 hours surviving in our private woodland learning a wealth of skills and knowledge that will enable you to thrive in this stunning habitat.
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54 reviewsReceive all the latest news, special offers and information from the Lake District, Cumbria
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