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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 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?
Adventure Inspiration
Green Man Survival provides survival and bushcraft training and experiences in the Lake District…
There is gorge scrambling, there is canyoning, then there is The Esk Gorge. A mega place with…
If you are looking to take your hill and mountain walking to the next level, this could be just…
You’ve never experienced anything like this… Take on the UK’s original classic Via Ferrata against…
Adrenaline filled adventure inside the belly of a Lake District mountain, ‘Climb the Mine’ is the…
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…
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
Graythwaite Adventure are privileged to be able to offer this expedition training course for anyone…
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…
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…
Newlands Adventure Centre is Keswick's largest provider of outdoor activities and the UK's longest…
This is closely related to Gorge scrambling only this time we are heading downsteam. More jumping…
To be able to walk the track taken by the miners of old, to explore the hidden gems beneath our…
Welcome to England's only true mountain forest. Whinlatter boasts unrivalled views across…
Following secret ravines by scrambling up waterfalls, boulder hopping along the streambed and…
Nestled between Windermere and Coniston, in the heart of the Lake District. Go Ape’s hub in…
Fun filled, adrenalin pumping adventure in the stunning Lake District. Lakes Laser Tag is a fun…
A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking…
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation…
Adventure in the High trees! Treetop Nets offers an amazing new way to play high up in the tree…
Treetop Lake District is home to award-winning high ropes adventures, Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets…
The Lake District is England’s Adventure playground
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Windermere or Kirkby Lonsdale
Come and try clay pigeon shooting at either our site near Windermere or Kirkby Lonsdale. Our recommended age is from 12 upwards. With no experience required and a guarantee that we will get you hitting clays. All sessions are run by our instructors…
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1147 reviewsKeswick
Newlands Adventure Centre is Keswick's largest provider of outdoor activities and the UK's longest established outdoor activity centre. With some of the best facilities in the Lake District and located in a truly beautiful and unique environment, we…
Cartmel
Lakeland Segway is the best place to Segway in the Lakes. Offering guided Segway tours around the beautiful grounds that surround Cartmel Racecourse and The Holker Estate.
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797 reviewsKeswick
Residential outdoor adventure holidays for people with disabilities, including those with the most complex needs. It’s what you can do that counts!
Oxenholme Road, Kendal
Walkers, cyclists, trekkers and mountaineers have trusted Cicerone for nearly fifty years to ensure they have a great time on the hill, trek, walk or ride.
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.
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56 reviewsTroutbeck, Penrith
Wide range of activities including Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Go-Karting, Archery, Clay Pigeon Shooting and Stalwart Army truck, Paintballing, Air Rifles and many more!
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542 reviewsWindermere
Boat Hire and Kayaking at Brockhole Visitor Centre on the shore of Windermere
The sport of rock climbing was essentially born here, and the Lake District has 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.
Coniston
There's something for everyone at Coniston Boating Centre, both on and off the water. You can hire motor boats, rowing boats, sailing dinghies, canoes and paddleboards to explore the lake in a style that suits you. We have a wheelchair-accessible…
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