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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 LessArchery 8yrs+ Axe throwing 12yrs+ and Crossbow 12yrs+. Book as single activities or as part of our…
Our Cycling Route’s guide of the Lake District provides a broad range of cycle routes for all…
A unique and interactive experience for children and families that is truly unforgettable! Children…
Escape the crowds and explore Lake Windermere at your own pace! Choose your adventure with…
Charter a skippered yacht for a two hour sailing experience for up to four people.
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling…
Beatrix Potter's iconic house, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage garden.…
Hiring a boat is the perfect way to get out & explore Derwent Water. Choose from our huge selection…
Join us at our secluded woodland camp on the shores of Windermere for a bushcraft brunch to die…
Take on some of the Lake District’s most notorious mountain roads on this challenging route -…
Adjacent to our clay pigeon shooting site, nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate, is where our…
Welcome to England's only true mountain forest. Whinlatter boasts unrivalled views across…
Get your hands and feet on the rock and climb your way to the top of a rock climbing route in the…
This one day introduction to map reading and navigation is suitable for anyone who would like to…
Long House Studios is a small, friendly, independent art school offering intensive and immersive…
The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the…
If you can't decide which one of our kick ass experiences to choose, don't, and just do them all!…
Swim the Lakes are the Lakes District's Open Water Swimming Specialists. Our friendly team provides…
Bitts Park is a peaceful haven only 800 metres from Carlisle City Centre, comprising formal…
SUP Paddleboarding by Genuine Adventures offers a serene glide across Lake District waters, guided…
Make yourself comfortable in the former home of National Trust Founder, Canon Rawnsley. Only…
Get ready for an unforgettable Paddleboarding adventure on the stunning Wastwater, nestled in the…
Rock climbing has increased in popularity recently, particularly since its introduction at the…
More Than Mountains was set up over twelve years ago to share our passion for exploring the hills…
Archery 8yrs+ Axe throwing 12yrs+ and Crossbow 12yrs+. Book as single activities or as part of our…
Our Cycling Route’s guide of the Lake District provides a broad range of cycle routes for all…
A unique and interactive experience for children and families that is truly unforgettable! Children…
Escape the crowds and explore Lake Windermere at your own pace! Choose your adventure with…
Charter a skippered yacht for a two hour sailing experience for up to four people.
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling…
Escape the crowds and explore Lake Windermere at your own pace! Choose your adventure with…
Charter a skippered yacht for a two hour sailing experience for up to four people.
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling…
Beatrix Potter's iconic house, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage garden.…
Hiring a boat is the perfect way to get out & explore Derwent Water. Choose from our huge selection…
Join us at our secluded woodland camp on the shores of Windermere for a bushcraft brunch to die…
Take on some of the Lake District’s most notorious mountain roads on this challenging route -…
Adjacent to our clay pigeon shooting site, nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate, is where our…
Welcome to England's only true mountain forest. Whinlatter boasts unrivalled views across…
Get your hands and feet on the rock and climb your way to the top of a rock climbing route in the…
This one day introduction to map reading and navigation is suitable for anyone who would like to…
Long House Studios is a small, friendly, independent art school offering intensive and immersive…
The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the…
If you can't decide which one of our kick ass experiences to choose, don't, and just do them all!…
Swim the Lakes are the Lakes District's Open Water Swimming Specialists. Our friendly team provides…
Bitts Park is a peaceful haven only 800 metres from Carlisle City Centre, comprising formal…
SUP Paddleboarding by Genuine Adventures offers a serene glide across Lake District waters, guided…
Make yourself comfortable in the former home of National Trust Founder, Canon Rawnsley. Only…
Get ready for an unforgettable Paddleboarding adventure on the stunning Wastwater, nestled in the…
Rock climbing has increased in popularity recently, particularly since its introduction at the…
More Than Mountains was set up over twelve years ago to share our passion for exploring the hills…
Archery 8yrs+ Axe throwing 12yrs+ and Crossbow 12yrs+. Book as single activities or as part of our…
Our Cycling Route’s guide of the Lake District provides a broad range of cycle routes for all…
A unique and interactive experience for children and families that is truly unforgettable! Children…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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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…
Windermere
Charter a skippered yacht for a two hour sailing experience for up to four people.
Penrith
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling across one of the largest adventure playgrounds in the country. When you do this at Lowther, you have found the lost castle.
Cumbria
Contours Holidays designed the Derwentwater Round as a gentle, relaxing two-day meander around the fabulous Derwentwater lake, ideal for first timers and young families. Beginning and ending in Keswick, this 12-mile route utilises easy,…
Ambleside
Beatrix Potter's iconic house, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage garden. Her paintings of the House and garden were used to illustrate many of her tales.
Keswick
Hiring a boat is the perfect way to get out & explore Derwent Water. Choose from our huge selection of crafts to hire - go Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Canoeing, Rowing or a Pedalo.
Newby Bridge
Join us at our secluded woodland camp on the shores of Windermere for a bushcraft brunch to die for, this is thriving not just surviving!
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…
Hawkshead, Lake Windermere
Adjacent to our clay pigeon shooting site, nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate, is where our archery and axe throwing adventures takes place. Enjoyed as individual experiences or bookable together with the chance to exercise your archery…
Braithwaite
Welcome to England's only true mountain forest. Whinlatter boasts unrivalled views across Bassenthwaite Lake, Derwentwater and Keswick. Located in the North West of the Lake District, you'll find us in the heart of it. It plays host to two of our…
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…
Keswick
This one day introduction to map reading and navigation is suitable for anyone who would like to plan and follow a route from a map.
Kentmere
Long House Studios is a small, friendly, independent art school offering intensive and immersive Art Courses for adults and young people. Courses run for 3-5 days in the beautiful Kentmere valley.
The cliffs at St Bees (named after St Bega) are dramatic, composed of striking red sandstone some over 300ft high. There is an RSPB nature reserve.
Bowness-on-Windermere
The Peter Rabbit Garden has proved tremendously popular with visitors who have delighted in the beauty and attention to detail in the design and the way the garden evokes the atmosphere of the Peter Rabbit stories.
Windermere
If you can't decide which one of our kick ass experiences to choose, don't, and just do them all! This experience includes fire lighting using natural materials and sparks along with how to build a shelter with materials provided by nature in our…
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.
CARLISLE
Bitts Park is a peaceful haven only 800 metres from Carlisle City Centre, comprising formal gardens, riverside walks, a children’s play area and splash park, running routes and sports facilities.
Coniston
SUP Paddleboarding by Genuine Adventures offers a serene glide across Lake District waters, guided by experts for all ages, with gear provided for a tailored, scenic adventure.
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.
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