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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.
Looking for a fun way to boost your kids’ cycling confidence? Maybe you’re a family who have…
Stickle Ghyll is a fantastic ascent of a gorge in the Langdale valley. The location is stunning and…
Whether you see yourself as an aviation enthusiast or simply a curious explorer, Solway Aviation…
A relaxed and easy walking tour around the heart of the historic city of Carlisle. Discover some…
Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by joining 3 tarns…
If you can't decide which one of our kick ass experiences to choose, don't, and just do them all!…
This experience will take you into an area of Foulshaw Moss not open to the general public. It's…
The abseil is around 100-120 feet and you also get to have an explore around Hodge Close Quarry.…
Get ready for an experience on the water you'll never forget! We offer a range of options for…
Cartmel Racecourse is a truly unique location - home to Summer Jump horseracing with added delights…
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars,…
Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon is home to interactive science, games…
Yes, you can: Users of Mobility aids, Anyone who can sit with support, Users of Wheelchairs, Unsure…
A masterpiece of storytelling; 350 years of social history and a celebration of life, revolutions…
With beautiful, dramatic scenery that lends itself to days spent hiking amongst the Lakeland fells,…
A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award-winning Lowther…
A unique and special cafe experience on board the replica Orient Express train and restored station…
A climbing session on a mountain crag or rocky outcrop is one way to keep fit, and challenge…
Sail Winderemere with us, feel the wind ruffle your hair, and then the surge of the boat as the…
Adjacent to our clay pigeon shooting site, nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate on the shores…
Parkland and Gothic Revival castle sitting on the west shore of Windermere providing an impressive…
The Lake District National Park provides a wealth of walking opportunities and offers something for…
We may be biased but genuinely believe we run watersports from one of the best locations in the…
A rugged Lake District landscape where nature restoration works alongside hill farming, to benefit…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Windermere
Join Green Man Survival in our private woodland on the shores of Windermere to discover the ancient art of archery. We will learn a little about the history of this primitive skill and have the chance to experience how tricky it must have been for…
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54 reviewsWindermere
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 reviewsCasterton
Casterton Golf Course activities: Golf, Short Course Golf, Footgolf, Rugby Golf, Golf Driving Range, Café and Golf Shop. Activities suitable for all beginners and experienced players, family groups welcome.
Ulverston
Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from Haverthwaite to Lakeside via the Leven valley. Licensed tea room, gift shop, engine shed, picnic area & playground.
Cumbria
During the nineteenth century, adventurous tourists travelled by horse-drawn carriage through Borrowdale and onto Buttermere via the Honister Pass, before returning to Keswick through the Newlands Valley. This short trail through some of the finest…
Newby Bridge
Paddle Windermere to a remote shore, light fire and cook on open fire. We are an inclusive company and welcome people of all abilities.
Will you have the courage to lean back over the edge and abseil down a vertical wall of rock? Come and try abseiling in the Lake District with us. Don't worry - our expert, professional instructors will give you all the coaching and encouragement…
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1043 reviewsEskdale Valley
Experience canoeing on one of the Lake Districts most remote and impressive lakes and take a journey on the deepest lake in England taking in the views of the Scafell Massif.
Penrith
A tranquil haven with an almost-forgotten industrial past. Walled garden with outstanding medicinal and culinary herb collection and orchards, woodland walks to a restored watermill.
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367 reviewsCanyoning is like Ghyll Scrambling, but on steroids! Join us as we journey down an atmospheric canyon in the heart of the Lake District. Abseil down waterfalls - test your nerve on big committing jumps - enjoy epic slides and zip-lines. This is…
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1043 reviewsConiston
Do you want to learn what to do when the mist comes down and how to accurately take and follow a compass bearing? Come on our intermediate navigation course to find out.
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77 reviewsNewby Bridge
Glide silently along the river and past the steam trains at the speed of paddle as we head south while everyone gets the hang of handling their boats in the sheltered water. When we are ready we turn round and explore the wider Lake Winderemere as…
Carnforth
Vertical Skills - Adventure Activity Provider; offering Canyoning, Ghyll scrambling, Climbing Abseiling, Caving and more. Memorable outdoor experiences for families, groups, schools, stag and hen and MOD.
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10 reviewsGrange-over-Sands
A fascinating historic house where the elegance and loveliness of the Victorian era combine with the warmth and welcome of a much loved family home. The hall is set in 25 acres of romantic formal & woodland gardens and ancient parkland, with the…
We offer a range of private group experiences throughout the Lake District National Park, including ghyll scrambling, canyoning, canoeing and kayaking, rock climbing and more. We also provide outdoor team building experiences, so get in touch today…
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46 reviewsCumbria
Mountain passes have been important thoroughfares in the Lake District ever since people needed to travel from one valley to another, because the distance around the mountains was usually very long. This scenic and atmospheric walk follows these old…
Cumbria Wildlife Trust looks after lots of hidden and special places thriving with wildlife around the county. We run events at our nature reserves and in other unusual places, and cater for individuals and families. Events run all year round.
Totally unique to Lakeland Ascents and not found anywhere else in the Lakes, or the UK for that matter, the Lakeland Legend Challenge is a full-on day of 3 extreme adventure activities, all set around an atmospheric slate quarry close to Coniston.…
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1043 reviewsNewby Bridge
Family-friendly park with green lawns sloping down to the lakeshore. Just the place to enjoy access to Lake Windermere with picnic areas, boat hire and tea room.
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497 reviewsKirkby Stephen
Package Holidays and Support Services for Wainwright's Coast to Coast Path plus bespoke Coast to Coast Cycle Routes and Packages from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay.
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