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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.
Wet bouldering, Canyoning, Ghyll Scrambling, Rock hopping... Whatever you want to call it, whether…
Anyone Can is an inclusive adventure company. We welcome those with additional needs and those…
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation…
We may be biased but genuinely believe we run watersports from one of the best locations in the…
Will you have the courage to lean back over the edge and abseil down a vertical wall of rock? Come…
Sun, Wind or Rain this is the favourite activity for visitors to Newlands. Ghyll Scrambling is a…
We offer a variety of Bushcraft experiences that will delight and inspire the youngest to the…
Join Jonny Gios for a stunning Lake District photo tour. Perfect for all skill levels, explore…
Historic house and gardens based on a medieval pele towers with substantial 17th, 18th and 19thC…
There is gorge scrambling, there is canyoning, then there is The Esk Gorge. A mega place with…
Brimstone Spa, is exclusively for residents of the Langdale Hotel, Langdale Lodges and Brimstone…
Join us for a half-day guided woodland walk in the South Lakes, learning some bushcraft essentials…
A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking…
We offer a variety of activities on site, all included under one entrance fee, we have a variety of…
Caving is an adventure activity full of challenges and a real opportunity for a feeling of…
Charter a skippered yacht for a 2 hour sailing experience for up to 4 people, get involved and take…
Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting…
Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon is home to interactive science, games…
Explore Coniston Water - one of the Lake Districts' famous lakes and see the magnificent scenery…
Make yourself comfortable in the former home of National Trust Founder, Canon Rawnsley. Only…
Enjoy intimate views and excellent photography opportunities of Badgers, from the comfort of the…
An unrivalled range of 1,2 and 3 day courses in the Arts, Crafts, Heritage skills, Baking,…
If you can't decide which one of our kick ass experiences to choose, don't, and just do them all!…
Have you ever walked on thin air? Get your heart racing while experiencing breathtaking scenery…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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The Lake District is one of the UK’s premier MTB destinations – with a vast network of thrilling trails guaranteed to inspire even the most seasoned of bikers! This tour showcases Skedaddle’s ultimate collection of local trails and offers a…
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.
Penrith
We are delighted to announce that we are now offering Cycle Hire from the beautiful surroundings of Lowther Castle. The venture coincides with the launch on the Lowther Estate of a network of dedicated cycling and walking trails. This will enable…
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128 reviewsTroutbeck, Penrith
Rookin House offers a wide range of activities including Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Go-Karting, Archery, Clay Pigeon Shooting and Stalwart Army truck, Paintballing, Air Rifles and many more!
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543 reviewsWindermere
Travel in style with your own private driver to visit four of the best country pubs that surround Lake Windermere.
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209 reviewsGrange-over-Sands
Unique, therapeutic & life-changing experiences for all animal lovers with the famous Black Horses of Cartmel.
Big dog friendly hiking guidebooks, guided walks and fun map reading skills days in the Lake District
Saddle Skedaddle is the world’s leading independent cycling holiday specialist, with over 200 cycling holidays across the globe (including right here in the Lake District too!)
Appleby-in-Westmorland
If you enjoy high level excitements then why not step boldly over the edge of a near-vertical rock face or abseil down the side of a railway viaduct?
Fun, adventure and good times guaranteed! Why not come and ride the White Water with us?
We have several exciting trips in and around The Lake District, whether you’re looking for family fun or something more wild, we can make it happen!
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365 reviewsRayrigg Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere
A playful environment filled with vibrant colours, ambient sounds and digital creatures, inspired by ecosystems found in nature. Immerse yourself in the Microworld and discover a space where creatures respond to each other and to you.
Hawkshead, Lake Windermere
Adjacent to our clay pigeon shooting site, nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate on the shores of Windermere, is where our archery and axe throwing adventures takes place. Enjoyed as individual experiences or bookable together with the chance…
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374 reviewsDiscover the secret places of the Lake District only accessible by kayak, just waiting for you to discover. Take a sunset paddle with a picnic dinner or journey to a sheltered hidden bay for a lunch, kayaking is as relaxing or demanding as you like.…
Windermere
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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57 reviewsCumbria
Tackle a sightseeing tour or cycle across the country from coast to coast, exploring Britain along the best roads and bridleways. Whether you’re a lone cyclist looking to really travel or a family eager to get out into the countryside together,…
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.
Bassenthwaite
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…
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…
Kendal
Enjoy an unforgettable experience with our gentle-natured, inquisitive alpacas, we offer various types of alpaca experiences for people of all ages and abilities.
Hawkshead
There is a charge for parking but National Trust members park free.
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