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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...Read More
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.
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The ultimate horse riding experience in the stunning Cumbria. We are UK's only specialised heavy…
The myriad of slate quarries, including the famous Catherdral Cavern close to Coniston provide a…
Scrambling is an outdoor adventure experience that sits half way between hill walking and rock…
A one day introduction to navigation and map reading suitable for beginners. If you have never…
Join Green Man Survival for our most in depth and demanding survival challenge. You will spend 72…
Lakeland Segway is the best place to Segway in the Lakes. Offering guided Segway tours around the…
A one day introduction to navigation and map reading suitable for beginners. If you have never…
Join Green Man Survival for our most in depth and demanding survival challenge. You will spend 72…
Lakeland Segway is the best place to Segway in the Lakes. Offering guided Segway tours around the…
The Spa at Low Wood Bay will take you on a journey of indoor and outdoor thermal spaces, exquisite…
This is closely related to Gorge scrambling only this time we are heading downsteam. More jumping…
Low Wood Watersports and Activity Centre, with it's large lake frontage and extensive range of…
Situated in the quaint Lake District Village of Hawkshead, the boys Grammar School gives insight…
Abbot Hall is one of Britain’s preeminent small art galleries, set in a Grade I listed Georgian…
Swim the Lakes are the Lakes District's Open Water Swimming Specialists. Our friendly team provides…
The perfect way to keep the kids (and adults) entertained all day whilst on a Lakeland…
Experience the very best of England's Lake District with a journey aboard a renowned Windermere…
The house boasts 800 years of family history, and is still lived in by the Strickland family today.…
You’ve never experienced anything like this… Take on the UK’s original classic Via Ferrata against…
Archery Tag by Genuine Adventures mixes archery and dodgeball with foam-tipped arrows for safe,…
With beautiful, dramatic scenery that lends itself to days spent hiking amongst the Lakeland fells,…
Specialist bike hire for everyone from 3 great locations around Lake Windermere. Electric bikes.…
Challenge yourself - have a go at Rock Climbing. The Lake District is famous for its climbing,…
Nestled between Windermere and Coniston, in the heart of the Lake District. Go Ape’s hub in…
This one day introduction to map reading and navigation is suitable for anyone who would like to…
Derwent Water Marina is situated in the peaceful and sheltered northwest corner of the lake in the…
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You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Bowness-on-Windermere
A one day introduction to navigation and map reading suitable for beginners. If you have never looked at a map or would like to learn more about planning and following a route using paths and tracks then this is the course for you.
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.
Cartmel
Lakeland Segway is the best place to Segway in the Lakes. Offering guided Segway tours around the beautiful grounds that surround Cartmel Racecourse and The Holker Estate.
Windermere
The Spa at Low Wood Bay will take you on a journey of indoor and outdoor thermal spaces, exquisite lunch or afternoon tea options and a hand-selected spa treatment; enjoy unpretentious luxury in a unique setting.
Ambleside
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.
Windermere
Low Wood Watersports and Activity Centre, with it's large lake frontage and extensive range of equipment, is a great location for waterskiing, wakeboarding, sailing, kayaking/canoeing and boat hire.
Hawkshead, Ambleside
Situated in the quaint Lake District Village of Hawkshead, the boys Grammar School gives insight into school life ever since it opened in 1585. William Wordsworth also attended the school from age 9 to 17 with his brothers.
Penrith
Master the 'Art of Nordic Walking' with our , Nicky Merrett, AKA Nordic Nic, or Sean Bolland our new expert instructor. Both Nicky & Sean are qualified instructors with British Nordic Walking. They will take you through the ‘10 Steps to Nordic…
Kendal
Abbot Hall is one of Britain’s preeminent small art galleries, set in a Grade I listed Georgian building on the banks of the River Kent in Kendal. The gallery holds an outstanding collection of 18th-21st century art and hosts exhibitions. The…
Various locations in Cumbria
Tailor made self guided, walking, cycling and touring holidays with luxury and classic accommodation showing you the hidden gems of the area.
Bridge Ln, Penrith
Based in Cumbria, Eden Arts are an artist led company dedicated to creating and facilitating change through culture and arts activities.
Ambleside
Swim the Lakes are the Lakes District's Open Water Swimming Specialists. Our friendly team provides inspirational adventure swimming for all abilities, from Short Wild Swims to 3-day Swim Breaks. Plus excellent swim gear in our Ambleside store.
Ambleside
The perfect way to keep the kids (and adults) entertained all day whilst on a Lakeland holiday! These days aim to blend rock climbing, rock scrambling and abseiling to give a varied and always fun experience in beautiful locations.
Ambleside
Experience the very best of England's Lake District with a journey aboard a renowned Windermere cruise from Ambleside (Waterhead) Pier. Windermere Lake Cruises is the most popular attraction in Cumbria and constantly one of England top five ‘paid…
Nr Kendal
The house boasts 800 years of family history, and is still lived in by the Strickland family today. Filled with thousands of items collected by 26 generations of the family the house certainly feels lived in, with centuries-old portraits and fine…
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…
Archery Tag by Genuine Adventures mixes archery and dodgeball with foam-tipped arrows for safe, thrilling fun. Tailored for all ages in the Lake District, it’s perfect for groups, led by expert instructors.
Grisedale 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…
Windermere
Specialist bike hire for everyone from 3 great locations around Lake Windermere. Electric bikes. Mountain bikes. Kid's bikes. Kid's seats and trailers. We have planned routes for you available as maps and downloads.
Challenge yourself - have a go at Rock Climbing. The Lake District is famous for its climbing, offering a huge variety of options to suit everyone. Whatever your level, our qualified and experienced instructors will be there to coach you and show…
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