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Cumbria and the Lake District are England’s adventure playgrounds, with an almost inexhaustible list of activities to test your mind and muscle. From walking to abseiling, zorbing to kayaking, this is the place to be for an action-packed adventure holiday. We’ll cater not just to the adventure activities you want to do, but we can also show you a bunch of others that you didn’t realise you wanted to try!
Home to England’s highest mountain and its largest and deepest lakes, the Lake District’s unique landscape is the best natural outdoor terrain for all kinds of adventure activities of both the dry and wet kind. One moment you could be flying through the trees on a zipwire in Grizedale Forest, the next you’re trying to stay dry on a paddleboard on Lake Windermere. It’s just as easy to...Read More
Cumbria and the Lake District are England’s adventure playgrounds, with an almost inexhaustible list of activities to test your mind and muscle. From walking to abseiling, zorbing to kayaking, this is the place to be for an action-packed adventure holiday. We’ll cater not just to the adventure activities you want to do, but we can also show you a bunch of others that you didn’t realise you wanted to try!
Home to England’s highest mountain and its largest and deepest lakes, the Lake District’s unique landscape is the best natural outdoor terrain for all kinds of adventure activities of both the dry and wet kind. One moment you could be flying through the trees on a zipwire in Grizedale Forest, the next you’re trying to stay dry on a paddleboard on Lake Windermere. It’s just as easy to play a round of golf with a dramatic mountain backdrop as it is to wade into a fast-flowing stream for a spot of wild water fishing. And how about scaling some rocks…did you know that the Lake District, Cumbria was the birthplace of modern rock climbing?
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You’ve never experienced anything like this… Take on the UK’s original classic Via Ferrata against…
Newlands Adventure Centre is Keswick's largest provider of outdoor activities and the UK's longest…
For a fun and accessible adrenaline hit, stepping out over a 150ft drop is hard to beat! We offer…
This is closely related to Gorge scrambling only this time we are heading downsteam. More jumping…
Following secret ravines by scrambling up waterfalls, boulder hopping along the streambed and…
To be able to walk the track taken by the miners of old, to explore the hidden gems beneath our…
Whether you’re a complete beginner, indoor climber, or competent trad climber, we can tailor the…
More Than Mountains was set up over twelve years ago to share our passion for exploring the hills…
Guided Rock Climbing by Genuine Adventures in the Lake District offers tailored, safe ascents for…
Treetop Lake District is home to award-winning high ropes adventures, Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets…
Green Man Survival provides survival and bushcraft training and experiences in the Lake District…
A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking…
There is gorge scrambling, there is canyoning, then there is The Esk Gorge. A mega place with…
Fun filled, adrenalin pumping adventure in the stunning Lake District. Lakes Laser Tag is a fun…
The perfect way to keep the kids (and adults) entertained all day whilst on a Lakeland…
Welcome to England's only true mountain forest. Whinlatter boasts unrivalled views across…
If you are looking to take your hill and mountain walking to the next level, this could be just…
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation…
Nestled between Windermere and Coniston, in the heart of the Lake District. Go Ape’s hub in…
Adventure in the High trees! Treetop Nets offers an amazing new way to play high up in the tree…
Adrenaline filled adventure inside the belly of a Lake District mountain, ‘Climb the Mine’ is the…
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
Anyone Can is an inclusive adventure company. We welcome those with additional needs and those…
Have you ever walked on thin air? Get your heart racing while experiencing breathtaking scenery…
You’ve never experienced anything like this… Take on the UK’s original classic Via Ferrata against…
Newlands Adventure Centre is Keswick's largest provider of outdoor activities and the UK's longest…
For a fun and accessible adrenaline hit, stepping out over a 150ft drop is hard to beat! We offer…
This is closely related to Gorge scrambling only this time we are heading downsteam. More jumping…
Following secret ravines by scrambling up waterfalls, boulder hopping along the streambed and…
To be able to walk the track taken by the miners of old, to explore the hidden gems beneath our…
This is closely related to Gorge scrambling only this time we are heading downsteam. More jumping…
Following secret ravines by scrambling up waterfalls, boulder hopping along the streambed and…
To be able to walk the track taken by the miners of old, to explore the hidden gems beneath our…
Whether you’re a complete beginner, indoor climber, or competent trad climber, we can tailor the…
More Than Mountains was set up over twelve years ago to share our passion for exploring the hills…
Guided Rock Climbing by Genuine Adventures in the Lake District offers tailored, safe ascents for…
Treetop Lake District is home to award-winning high ropes adventures, Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets…
Green Man Survival provides survival and bushcraft training and experiences in the Lake District…
A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking…
There is gorge scrambling, there is canyoning, then there is The Esk Gorge. A mega place with…
Fun filled, adrenalin pumping adventure in the stunning Lake District. Lakes Laser Tag is a fun…
The perfect way to keep the kids (and adults) entertained all day whilst on a Lakeland…
Welcome to England's only true mountain forest. Whinlatter boasts unrivalled views across…
If you are looking to take your hill and mountain walking to the next level, this could be just…
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation…
Nestled between Windermere and Coniston, in the heart of the Lake District. Go Ape’s hub in…
Adventure in the High trees! Treetop Nets offers an amazing new way to play high up in the tree…
Adrenaline filled adventure inside the belly of a Lake District mountain, ‘Climb the Mine’ is the…
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
Anyone Can is an inclusive adventure company. We welcome those with additional needs and those…
Have you ever walked on thin air? Get your heart racing while experiencing breathtaking scenery…
You’ve never experienced anything like this… Take on the UK’s original classic Via Ferrata against…
Newlands Adventure Centre is Keswick's largest provider of outdoor activities and the UK's longest…
For a fun and accessible adrenaline hit, stepping out over a 150ft drop is hard to beat! We offer…
The Lake District is England’s Adventure playground
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Bridge Ln, Penrith
Based in Cumbria, Eden Arts are an artist led company dedicated to creating and facilitating change through culture and arts activities.
Join Jonny Gios for a stunning Lake District photo tour. Perfect for all skill levels, explore iconic landscapes, master techniques, and capture unforgettable moments with expert guidance.
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…
Keswick
Discover the secret places of the Lake District only accessible by kayak, just waiting for you to discover. Take a sunset paddle with a picnic dinner or journey to a sheltered hidden bay for a lunch, kayaking is as relaxing or demanding as you like.…
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…
Staveley
You might think rainforests only exist in far-flung locations, but we have them here in Cumbria, too. Join us at Staveley Woodlands to spot tell-tale signs that we're actually exploring a fragment of an ancient, lost world.
Coniston
The myriad of slate quarries, including the famous Catherdral Cavern close to Coniston provide a great venue to experience the thrill of abseiling. More Than Mountains only uses highly qualified and knowledgeable instrutors who are incredibly…
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!
Newby Bridge
Our reality-based 2 day survival training course will give you the skills to be self-sufficient in any wilderness environment. Immerse yourself in the challenge.
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…
A591, Windermere
Treetop Lake District is home to award-winning high ropes adventures, Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets. If you’re looking for an unforgettable day out with friends or family, there is an outdoor adventure for everyone.
Newby Bridge
A full day's experience learning the key skills of bushcraft and survival with our expert instructors, such as firelighting, shelter building and more.
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
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…
Lyth Valley
Let us take you on one of our favourite walks, an off-the-beaten-track route far from the crowds that flock to the Lake District National Park.
Nr Kendal
Quad Biking 16yrs+ and 4x4 off Road driving. Available as one hour sessions or with full and part day packages
Sedgwick, Kendal
We offer a variety of activities on site, all included under one entrance fee, we have a variety of farm animals, outdoor play area, and lots more fun for all the family. We have regular meet the animals activities and tractor rides through out the…
Appleby-in-Westmorland
A world hidden from the surface but full of adventure and challenge for all. From simple passageways to great labyrinths. Your journey feels like you’re reaching into the bowels of the earth on a true adventure. The experience is incredibly…
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.
Ambleside
For a fun and accessible adrenaline hit, stepping out over a 150ft drop is hard to beat! We offer abseiling throughout the Lake District, all venues are stunningly beautiful and offer different abseil lengths so we can pick a venue to suit you best.
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