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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.
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars,…
A full day's experience learning the key skills of bushcraft and survival with our expert…
Derwent Water Marina is situated in the peaceful and sheltered northwest corner of the lake in the…
Let us take you on one of our favourite walks, an off-the-beaten-track route far from the crowds…
Parkland and Gothic Revival castle sitting on the west shore of Windermere providing an impressive…
An unrivalled range of 1,2 and 3 day courses in the Arts, Crafts, Heritage skills, Baking,…
For a fun and accessible adrenaline hit, stepping out over a 150ft drop is hard to beat! We offer…
Peaceful and inspiring Buddhist Temple, amazing Romantic Gothic mansion, relaxing café, gift shop…
Have this special coastal nature reserve all to yourselves for an after-hours adventure! Track…
Join Bowness Bay Brewing in Kendal for a brewery adventure! Immerse yourself in the magic of…
From short walks along valley bottoms or around lake shores, to lesser known mountain routes on the…
If you can't decide which one of our kick ass experiences to choose, don't, and just do them all!…
Road biking is quite a thing here in the Lake District, but the undulating landscape can be…
Swarthmoor Hall is a 17th century, Grade II* listed country house. The Hall is regarded as the…
Set in the beautiful gardens of Muncaster Castle, the Hawk & Owl Centre offers exhilarating bird of…
Archery Tag by Genuine Adventures mixes archery and dodgeball with foam-tipped arrows for safe,…
Visit Carlisle Cathedral, centrally located in the heart of the city. Whether for worship, events,…
We offer Gorge Walking (also known as Ghyll Scrambling) for young explorers. An adventure aimed…
Bitts Park is a peaceful haven only 800 metres from Carlisle City Centre, comprising formal…
Located at the tranquil southern end of Lake Windermere, Lakeside Pier offers a different pace of…
Founded in 1996, Contours Holidays specialises in organising self-guided walking, trail running and…
A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking…
Explore the National Park’s lesser visited places on this gentle self-guided holiday, perfect for…
Get your hands and feet on the rock and climb your way to the top of a rock climbing route in the…
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 best places you can visit for Stargazing and is listed in the top 5% of the darkest places in Britain. On a clear evening, we are able to see thousands of stars and constellations including the spectacular Milky Way.
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
Brampton
Talkin Tarn is a great destination for the whole family. Come and find out why Talkin Tarn really does have something for everyone. Explore ancient woodlands, easy footpaths, glacial tarns. Enjoy tearoom treats, stunning views, family adventures.…
Hawkshead, Lake Windermere
This experience combines two of our most popular activities. We’ve designed a 2-hour experience that combines one-hour of 4x4 off-road driving with a mini bushcraft session.
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.
Kendal
The sport of rock climbing was essentially born here in Lake District and there is now a rich heritage of climbing throughout the fells. We have developed a range of venues that make it easier to access rock climbing for people with additional needs.
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.
Cartmel
Cartmel Racecourse is a truly unique location - home to Summer Jump horseracing with added delights of the funfair, local food & drink vendors, music events and family fun days! Enjoy a thrilling day out for all the family, it's the perfect Summer…
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…
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…
Ullswater
Exploring at the speed of the e-bike means you’ll experience a huge variety of off-road riding, all at a manageable level, this includes rocky tracks, tricky descents, rewarding climbs, exciting stream crossings and fun singletrack traverses, with…
Wasdale
Ranging from small groups in steep wet gorges involving roped ascents, to the fun of group set challenges. It may involve short scrambles, possible squeezes and crawls or even a rough stream walk. It can take you to places on the fell that you’d…
Windermere
This private 4×4 driving experience offers a wide variety of vantage points including, lakes, mountains, caves, waterfalls, rivers and streams. An ideal activity for those with an adventurous nature and passion for the outdoors. The tour is customer…
Keswick
Sun, Wind or Rain this is the favourite activity for visitors to Newlands. Ghyll Scrambling is a wet decent of a Lakeland mountain stream, We are based just twenty minutes walk away from the top of the ghyll which means the only thing getting soaked…
Kendal
Kendal Castle is situated on a mound-like hill, known as a drumlin, to the east of the town of Kendal, Cumbria, in northern England.
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.
Newby Bridge
Upon issue of your survival kit you will be dropped into one of the densest most remote parts of our woodland. No phone signal, no comfortable fixed camp and no tarp or tent. You must source all your water, food, firewood and shelter and survive a…
Throughout Cumbria
More Than Mountains was set up over twelve years ago to share our passion for exploring the hills and mountains of the English Lake District. We specialise in designing bespoke days out that are tailored to meet your goals and aspirations.
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…
Sedgwick, Kendal
Family attraction, maze, soft play, go karts, animals, pets, events, parties and refreshments.
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