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There’s no better place in England to stretch your legs than Cumbria. Whether you’re an avid, well-equipped fell climber or just stick on a comfy pair of shoes to go for a short amble, you’ll find the greatest variety of walking routes of anywhere in the country. Most of the region’s best-known walks are easily accessible from Cumbrian towns, while the mountain of supporting literature – leaflets, pamphlets and guidebooks, including the fell walker’s bible, Alfred Wainwright’s Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells – means that every step you take will be well mapped. From a gentle stroll to a challenging hill walk or a multi-day trial, Cumbria has walks for every level of interest, but what makes walking here so special isn’t just the variety. It’s that going for a walk in Cumbria means stepping out onto nature’s most beautiful canvas, with stunning scenery at virtually every step.
As well as beautiful scenery, the Lake District is also famous for its associations with a large…
Let us take you on one of our favourite walks, an off-the-beaten-track route far from the crowds…
A one day introduction to navigation and map reading suitable for beginners. If you have never…
Founded in 1996, Contours Holidays specialises in organising self-guided walking, trail running and…
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We offer Gorge Walking (also known as Ghyll Scrambling) for young explorers. An adventure aimed…
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Enjoy an unforgettable experience with our gentle-natured, inquisitive alpacas, we offer various…
Our holidays are car-free, with walks starting right from your hotel door and returning you there…
Develop outdoor skills with us - we offer abseiling and navigation courses in Langdale, Coniston…
Get up close and personal with our Alpacas, for participants aged 16 years and over. Alpacas are…
Join us on one of our favourite forest wanders exploring Chapel House, certainly one of the best…
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This is the ideal activity for groups of 8 or more who want to challenge both their mind and body.…
Mountain passes have been important thoroughfares in the Lake District ever since people needed to…
Do you know what to do when the mist comes down or how to accurately take and follow a compass…
For many, Scafell Pike is the ultimate mountain day and presides high on the bucket list. We can…
We offer a range of private group experiences near Kendal, including ghyll scrambling, canyoning,…
The Swallows and Amazons app is your guide to the places that inspired the legendary book series…
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We offer a range of private group experiences throughout the Lake District National Park, including…
The Cumbria Way runs through the heart of the Lake District, from the attractive market town of…
Join us for a half-day guided woodland walk in the South Lakes, learning some bushcraft essentials…
There’s no better place in England to stretch your legs than Cumbria.
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