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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.
…Or should that guide be a “B-W”? Our team has put together this guide to Cumbria’s best-known lakes, how to find them; and what to look for when you get there.
Wet bouldering, Canyoning, Ghyll Scrambling, Rock hopping... Whatever you want to call it, whether…
If you enjoy high level excitements then why not step boldly over the edge of a near-vertical rock…
Golf Lake District is a new Golf tourism business that is promoting Golf courses and Hotels in the…
Experience the very best of England's Lake District with a journey aboard a renowned Windermere…
Enjoy an unforgettable experience with our gentle-natured, inquisitive alpacas, we offer various…
We specialise in running relaxed sessions in a fun and informative environment. Following an…
Specialist bike hire for everyone from 3 great locations around Lake Windermere. Electric bikes.…
Imagine leaving the heart of Whitehaven's historic port and being taken back in time to an exotic…
Get up close and personal with our Alpacas, for participants aged 16 years and over. Alpacas are…
Opening for the 2024 season, new E-bike hire service - we are trialling a new active travel hub at…
Unique, therapeutic & life-changing experiences for all animal lovers with the famous Black Horses…
A visit to Dove Cottage today transports you back to this remarkable period of ‘plain living and…
Located at the tranquil southern end of Lake Windermere, Lakeside Pier offers a different pace of…
Welcome to Lakeland's oldest, longest and most scenic railway! La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian…
Adjacent to our clay pigeon shooting site, nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate on the shores…
We offer Gorge Walking (also known as Ghyll Scrambling) for young explorers. An adventure aimed…
We are delighted to announce that we are now offering Cycle Hire from the beautiful surroundings of…
Scrambling is an outdoor adventure experience that sits half way between hill walking and rock…
E-bike hire covering the Morecambe Bay and South Lakes area. A brand-new way to explore the…
Totally unique to Lakeland Ascents and not found anywhere else in the Lakes, or the UK for that…
Derwent Water Marina is situated in the peaceful and sheltered northwest corner of the lake in the…
This experience will take you into an area of Foulshaw Moss not open to the general public. It's…
The Lake District is one of the best places you can visit for Stargazing and is listed in the top…
Join Green Man Survival for our most in depth and demanding survival challenge. You will spend 72…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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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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770 reviewsCasterton
Casterton Golf Course activities: Golf, Short Course Golf, Footgolf, Rugby Golf, Golf Driving Range, Café and Golf Shop. Activities suitable for all beginners and experienced players, family groups welcome.
Kirkby Lonsdale
Abseiling is a classic outdoor adventure challenge, which anyone can enjoy. You don’t need experience to enter this vertical world, just a desire to overcome a natural fear of heights and a “give it a go” attitude. The feeling of achievement when…
Berrier
A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking control or just take in the views. Based at Berrier airstrip near Penrith/Ullswater/Keswick. Ideal gift or just to treat yourself.
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.
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54 reviewsGet the most out of your time in the Lake District with a Muddy Boots private guided walk tailored to your requirements!
Nr Kendal
Full Day Adventure Days for Families and Groups. Two course home-cooked lunches available.
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66 reviewsCumbria
Mountain passes have been important thoroughfares in the Lake District ever since people needed to travel from one valley to another, because the distance around the mountains was usually very long. This scenic and atmospheric walk follows these old…
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
Kentmere
Long House Studios is a small, friendly, independent art school offering intensive and immersive Art Courses for adults and young people. Courses run for 3-5 days in the beautiful Kentmere valley.
Ullswater
Fancy feeling the freedom of abseiling down a cliff or off a railway viaduct?
If you enjoy high level excitements then why not step boldly over the edge of a near-vertical rock face or abseil down the side of a railway viaduct?
Coniston
Meet Coniston's heroes, John Ruskin, artist, radical and seer and Donald Campbell, speed ace. View the fully restored Bluebird craft in the Bluebird wing of the museum. Discover the mineral wealth of the fells, all at 'the most thought provoking…
Windermere
Specialist bike hire for everyone from 3 great locations around Lake Windermere. Electric bikes. Mountain bikes. Kid's bikes. Kid's seats and trailers. We have planned routes for you available as maps and downloads.
Ulverston International Music Festival - more than classical.
We’re celebrating the Festival’s 20th Anniversary, from 31 May - 9 June 2024,
in our beautiful corner of the Lake District.
Hawkshead, Ambleside
Situated in the quaint Lake District Village of Hawkshead, the boys Grammar School gives insight into school life ever since it opened in 1585. William Wordsworth also attended the school from age 9 to 17 with his brothers.
AMBLESIDE
Offering superb Lake Views, large open green space, picnic tables and parking nearby, Borans Park also has the remains of a Roman road leading to the ruin of the Galava Roman fort. Head down to the lake shore for the perfect picnic spot.
Windermere
Boat Hire and Kayaking at Brockhole Visitor Centre on the shore of Windermere
AMBLESIDE
The Waterhead area is just a short walk from the centre of town. This is the start of Windermere – England’s longest lake. At Waterhead there is a pier where you can take a boat trip around England’s most famous lake or hop off at Bowness for the…
Hire an electric bike today and explore Morecambe Bay’s stunning landscape – let your bike take the strain and supercharge your legs!
Ambleside
Rothay Park is a popular park situated in the centre of Ambleside, it is surrounded by a dramatic landscape and offers a gateway to some of the most beautiful fells in the Lake District.
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