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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.
Read LessWhether you're planning a car free stay, would like to explore the areas stunning scenery &…
Get behind the wheel with this brilliant 4x4 experience with Graythwaite Adventure. With careful…
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and…
Get ready for an unforgettable Paddleboarding adventure on the stunning Wastwater, nestled in the…
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
Do you want to learn what to do when the mist comes down and how to accurately take and follow a…
Join us at our secluded woodland camp on the shores of Windermere for a bushcraft brunch to die…
There is gorge scrambling, there is canyoning, then there is The Esk Gorge. A mega place with…
Located at the tranquil southern end of Lake Windermere, Lakeside Pier offers a different pace of…
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,…
Steam from the lake shore of Windermere along the heritage track to Haverthwaite Station, where you…
Tackle a sightseeing tour or cycle across the country from coast to coast, exploring Britain along…
The Spa at Low Wood Bay will take you on a journey of indoor and outdoor thermal spaces, exquisite…
Discover the secret places of the Lake District only accessible by kayak, just waiting for you to…
Sun, Wind or Rain this is the favourite activity for visitors to Newlands. Ghyll Scrambling is a…
A one day introduction to navigation and map reading suitable for beginners. If you have never…
Abbot Hall is one of Britain’s preeminent small art galleries, set in a Grade I listed Georgian…
Derwent Water Marina is situated in the peaceful and sheltered northwest corner of the lake in the…
Clay Shooting 12yrs+ and Air Rifle 8yrs+ couples or groups of 24 and 50 shots options and one hour…
Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by joining 3 tarns…
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats,…
Ride the legendary Coast to Coast cycling route, a 280km+ journey from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay,…
A stunning Elizabethan mansion with spectacular interiors and impressive collections of antiques. …
Whether you're planning a car free stay, would like to explore the areas stunning scenery &…
Get behind the wheel with this brilliant 4x4 experience with Graythwaite Adventure. With careful…
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and…
Get ready for an unforgettable Paddleboarding adventure on the stunning Wastwater, nestled in the…
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
Do you want to learn what to do when the mist comes down and how to accurately take and follow a…
Get ready for an unforgettable Paddleboarding adventure on the stunning Wastwater, nestled in the…
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
Do you want to learn what to do when the mist comes down and how to accurately take and follow a…
Join us at our secluded woodland camp on the shores of Windermere for a bushcraft brunch to die…
There is gorge scrambling, there is canyoning, then there is The Esk Gorge. A mega place with…
Located at the tranquil southern end of Lake Windermere, Lakeside Pier offers a different pace of…
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,…
Steam from the lake shore of Windermere along the heritage track to Haverthwaite Station, where you…
Tackle a sightseeing tour or cycle across the country from coast to coast, exploring Britain along…
The Spa at Low Wood Bay will take you on a journey of indoor and outdoor thermal spaces, exquisite…
Discover the secret places of the Lake District only accessible by kayak, just waiting for you to…
Sun, Wind or Rain this is the favourite activity for visitors to Newlands. Ghyll Scrambling is a…
A one day introduction to navigation and map reading suitable for beginners. If you have never…
Abbot Hall is one of Britain’s preeminent small art galleries, set in a Grade I listed Georgian…
Derwent Water Marina is situated in the peaceful and sheltered northwest corner of the lake in the…
Clay Shooting 12yrs+ and Air Rifle 8yrs+ couples or groups of 24 and 50 shots options and one hour…
Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by joining 3 tarns…
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats,…
Ride the legendary Coast to Coast cycling route, a 280km+ journey from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay,…
A stunning Elizabethan mansion with spectacular interiors and impressive collections of antiques. …
Whether you're planning a car free stay, would like to explore the areas stunning scenery &…
Get behind the wheel with this brilliant 4x4 experience with Graythwaite Adventure. With careful…
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Penrith
Feed your soul & be guided by the most knowledgeable & friendly Lake District guides, through valleys or up onto the mountain summits.
Grasmere
Make yourself comfortable in the former home of National Trust Founder, Canon Rawnsley. Only partially restored and decorated, this isn’t a typical National Trust experience.
Silloth
Silloth on Solway Golf Club is a beautiful links golf course situated on the shores of the Solway Firth in North West Cumbria. Silloth is highly rated and is listed in the top 50 golf courses in Britain and Ireland.
Take to the water in an unforgettable kayaking adventure on the breathtaking Wastwater! Surrounded by towering mountains and untouched natural beauty, this is your chance to explore one of the most picturesque lakes in the UK.
Crosby-on-Eden
Whether you see yourself as an aviation enthusiast or simply a curious explorer, Solway Aviation Museum has something to offer. Based on the site of RAF Crosby-on-Eden, a former WWII fighter base, the museum has been painstakingly created by a team…
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…
Newby Bridge
Pack your clothes along with your sense of adventure and escape for a couple of days to the woods on this fully catered, immersive experience, with some wild camping accommodation thrown in. You may be learning some survival skills, but don’t be…
Penrith
Brougham Hall is a creative haven where you can enjoy the perfect blend of crafts, coffee and restoration.
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.
Great 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…
Windermere
Escape the crowds and explore Lake Windermere at your own pace! Choose your adventure with Windermere Lake Cruises self-drive boat hire. Whether you crave the quiet charm of a classic rowboat or the effortless glide of an electric motorboat, we've…
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.
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.
Take on some of the Lake District’s most notorious mountain roads on this challenging route - perfect for road cyclists eager to push boundaries and conquer iconic climbs. The journey starts in Yorkshire, where you’ll take on some of this regions…
Silloth
A museum/exhibition based on a collection of toy soldiers and related forts, guns etc. Battlefield models, Hadrian's Wall feature, historical information.
Hawkshead, Lake Windermere
Nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate, on the southwest shore of Windermere, is our shooting site where we love to welcome first timers and experienced shots alike.
Bampton, Haweswater
A rugged Lake District landscape where nature restoration works alongside hill farming, to benefit wildlife, water and people.
20 St Lukes Rd, Kirkby Stephen
Enjoy an excellent introduction to the charms of the English Lake District on the official Cumbria Way Walking Holiday.
Get your hands and feet on the rock and climb your way to the top of a rock climbing route in the beautiful Lake District. Our expert, professional instructors will kit you out with all the safety kit that you need and will coach and support you as…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Whinlatter Forest is home to the longest purpose-built mountain bike trail in the Lake District. At 19k long and rising to over 500m, the Altura Trail puts the mountain back into biking
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