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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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Treetop Lake District is home to award-winning high ropes adventures, Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets…
You’ve never experienced anything like this… Take on the UK’s original classic Via Ferrata against…
Following secret ravines by scrambling up waterfalls, boulder hopping along the streambed and…
Guided Rock Climbing by Genuine Adventures in the Lake District offers tailored, safe ascents for…
There is gorge scrambling, there is canyoning, then there is The Esk Gorge. A mega place with…
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
Newlands Adventure Centre is Keswick's largest provider of outdoor activities and the UK's longest…
The perfect way to keep the kids (and adults) entertained all day whilst on a Lakeland…
For a fun and accessible adrenaline hit, stepping out over a 150ft drop is hard to beat! We offer…
If you are looking to take your hill and mountain walking to the next level, this could be just…
Anyone Can is an inclusive adventure company. We welcome those with additional needs and those…
Fun filled, adrenalin pumping adventure in the stunning Lake District. Lakes Laser Tag is a fun…
This is closely related to Gorge scrambling only this time we are heading downsteam. More jumping…
Nestled between Windermere and Coniston, in the heart of the Lake District. Go Ape’s hub in…
Adrenaline filled adventure inside the belly of a Lake District mountain, ‘Climb the Mine’ is the…
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…
Green Man Survival provides survival and bushcraft training and experiences in the Lake District…
Ghyll Scrambling by Genuine Adventures in the Lake District is a thrilling climb up mountain…
Have you ever walked on thin air? Get your heart racing while experiencing breathtaking scenery…
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation…
Welcome to England's only true mountain forest. Whinlatter boasts unrivalled views across…
Adventure in the High trees! Treetop Nets offers an amazing new way to play high up in the tree…
To be able to walk the track taken by the miners of old, to explore the hidden gems beneath our…
Treetop Lake District is home to award-winning high ropes adventures, Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets…
You’ve never experienced anything like this… Take on the UK’s original classic Via Ferrata against…
Following secret ravines by scrambling up waterfalls, boulder hopping along the streambed and…
Guided Rock Climbing by Genuine Adventures in the Lake District offers tailored, safe ascents for…
There is gorge scrambling, there is canyoning, then there is The Esk Gorge. A mega place with…
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
Guided Rock Climbing by Genuine Adventures in the Lake District offers tailored, safe ascents for…
There is gorge scrambling, there is canyoning, then there is The Esk Gorge. A mega place with…
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
Newlands Adventure Centre is Keswick's largest provider of outdoor activities and the UK's longest…
The perfect way to keep the kids (and adults) entertained all day whilst on a Lakeland…
For a fun and accessible adrenaline hit, stepping out over a 150ft drop is hard to beat! We offer…
If you are looking to take your hill and mountain walking to the next level, this could be just…
Anyone Can is an inclusive adventure company. We welcome those with additional needs and those…
Fun filled, adrenalin pumping adventure in the stunning Lake District. Lakes Laser Tag is a fun…
This is closely related to Gorge scrambling only this time we are heading downsteam. More jumping…
Nestled between Windermere and Coniston, in the heart of the Lake District. Go Ape’s hub in…
Adrenaline filled adventure inside the belly of a Lake District mountain, ‘Climb the Mine’ is the…
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…
Green Man Survival provides survival and bushcraft training and experiences in the Lake District…
Ghyll Scrambling by Genuine Adventures in the Lake District is a thrilling climb up mountain…
Have you ever walked on thin air? Get your heart racing while experiencing breathtaking scenery…
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation…
Welcome to England's only true mountain forest. Whinlatter boasts unrivalled views across…
Adventure in the High trees! Treetop Nets offers an amazing new way to play high up in the tree…
To be able to walk the track taken by the miners of old, to explore the hidden gems beneath our…
Treetop Lake District is home to award-winning high ropes adventures, Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets…
You’ve never experienced anything like this… Take on the UK’s original classic Via Ferrata against…
Following secret ravines by scrambling up waterfalls, boulder hopping along the streambed and…
The Lake District is England’s Adventure playground
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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.
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.
Keswick
An interactive world of optical illusions including illusion rooms, holograms and interactive exhibits to amaze the whole family, young and old! Do you believe your eyes?
Ambleside
If you are looking to take your hill and mountain walking to the next level, this could be just what you’re looking for! You’ll be scaling rocks to reach the summit, learning new skills along the way and enjoying those hard earned views at the top.
Kirkby Lonsdale
Caving is an adventure activity full of challenges and a real opportunity for a feeling of exploration. From simple passageways to great labyrinths. Your journey feels like you’re reaching into the bowels of the earth on a true adventure.
Lake District Activities with Lakeland Ascents provide high quality, professionally guided adventure activities here in the Lake District. Connect with nature and join us ghyll scrambling, canyoning, rock climbing, abseiling and rock scrambling…
Newby Bridge
This experience is all about learning the ropes, stick and flappy bits with straight-up language and a hands-on approach you and your fellow crew will do the vast majority of the tasks that make the boat work.
Yes, you can: Users of Mobility aids, Anyone who can sit with support, Users of Wheelchairs, Unsure or low confidence walkers, All people with visual impairments, People with Auditory impairments, People with learning difficulties, People with…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Based at the head of England's best trail centre, the Altura trail in Whinlatter Forest, Keswick. A well stocked trail centre bike shop offering premium bike hire, fast repairs and premium road and mountain bike sales. We also offer guiding and…
Newby Bridge
A half day's experience learning the core skills of bushcraft and survival with our expert instructors, including fire, shelter, water sourcing and more.
Bowness-on-Windermere
A one day introduction to navigation and map reading suitable for beginners. If you have never looked at a map or would like to learn more about planning and following a route using paths and tracks then this is the course for you.
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
Newby 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 Windermere as…
Windermere
Canoe, Paddleboard, Kayaking in Windermere, Lake District. Tailored made courses from sea to surf, lakes to rivers, adults to children.
Cartmel
All About Alpacas is where nature's charm meets unforgettable experiences in Cumbria.
Learn the skills to undertake canoe expeditions including paddling skills and wild camping skills. Due to demand I am extending this course for an additional optional day. This course takes place in the beautiful English Lake District on Coniston…
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.
Windermere
Low Wood Watersports and Activity Centre, with it's large lake frontage and extensive range of equipment, is a great location for waterskiing, wakeboarding, sailing, kayaking/canoeing and boat hire.
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…
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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