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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.
Lakeland Arts' much-loved art collection includes paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture ranging…
Lake District Activities with Lakeland Ascents provide high quality, professionally guided…
This imposing house stands proud at the gateway to the Lake District. Its rich and beautiful garden…
For a fun and accessible adrenaline hit, stepping out over a 150ft drop is hard to beat! We offer…
Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting…
If you are looking to take your hill and mountain walking to the next level, this could be just…
Glide silently along the river and past the steam trains at the speed of paddle as we head south…
Golf Lake District is a new Golf tourism business that is promoting Golf courses and Hotels in the…
Full Day Adventure Days for Families and Groups. Two course home-cooked lunches available.
An unique opportunity for anyone over 16 years old. After enjoying a Bird of Prey flying display…
Brimstone Spa, is exclusively for residents of the Langdale Hotel, Langdale Lodges and Brimstone…
Join Eric Hope, renowned Cumbrian angler and environmentalist, for unique guided fishing trips and…
You might think rainforests only exist in far-flung locations, but we have them here in Cumbria,…
Charter a skippered yacht for a two hour sailing experience for up to four people.
Nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate, 5,000 acres of managed woodland, parkland and lake…
Whinlatter Forest is home to the longest purpose-built mountain bike trail in the Lake District. At…
The Swallows and Amazons app is your guide to the places that inspired the legendary book series…
Rookin House offers a wide range of activities including Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Go-Karting,…
We are an established family business that specialises in canyoning and ghyll scrambling. We also…
Wet bouldering, Canyoning, Ghyll Scrambling, Rock hopping... Whatever you want to call it, whether…
Have you ever walked on thin air? Get your heart racing while experiencing breathtaking scenery…
Enjoy cruising aboard 1920's launches with solar-electric power. A unique and environmentally…
Lakeland Segway is the best place to Segway in the Lakes. Offering guided Segway tours around the…
If you can't decide which one of our kick ass experiences to choose, don't, and just do them all!…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Borrowdale, KESWICK
Have you ever walked on thin air? Get your heart racing while experiencing breathtaking scenery with our Infinity Bridge… so named because you are often unable to see the other end! Strung across a breathtaking gorge high up on the mountain, 2,000…
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1715 reviewsConiston
Enjoy cruising aboard 1920's launches with solar-electric power. A unique and environmentally friendly way to enjoy beautiful Coniston Water. A personal commentary by our crew complements your experience of this wonderful area.
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 reviewsWindermere
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…
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54 reviewsBorrowdale, Keswick
Rock climbing is one of the fastest growing sports and Borrowdale, close to Keswick is the perfect place to have your first experience of outdoor rock climbing as it is close to where some of the first ever rock climbs were completed. There are…
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77 reviewsBraithwaite
Welcome to England's only true mountain forest. Whinlatter boasts unrivalled views across Bassenthwaite Lake, Derwentwater and Keswick. Located in the North West of the Lake District, you'll find us in the heart of it. It plays host to two of our…
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256 reviewsAmbleside
The Lake District is home to some of the most amazing Gravel Biking routes in England, with world class scenery coming as standard. We know loads of great routes throughout the district and to suit all abilities and expectations. This makes us well…
Fun, adventure and good times guaranteed! Why not come and ride the White Water with us?
We have several exciting trips in and around The Lake District, whether you’re looking for family fun or something more wild, we can make it happen!
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303 reviewsPenrith
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling across one of the largest adventure playgrounds in the country. When you do this at Lowther, you have found the lost castle.
Backbarrow, Ulverston
Our Escape Rooms are an indoor activity for 2-6 people of all ages. Work together to find clues, solve puzzles and complete the challenge before time runs out!
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770 reviewsFocussed coaching to develop advanced skills for river expeditions. This weekend will enable participants to develop, improve and refine more advanced paddling skills in order to undertake expeditions on grade 2 and 3 rivers.
Conishead Priory, Ulverston
Peaceful and inspiring Buddhist Temple, amazing Romantic Gothic mansion, relaxing café, gift shop and book store. Bring a picnic. Six minute woodland walk to beach.
Carlisle
Hear about Carlisle Luguvalium, the Wall fort Uxcellodunum then, off to visit our fabulous Wall as you tour the north Cumbrian landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and enjoy wonderful scenery along the Wall route.
Sandside Rd, Carnforth
E-bike hire covering the Morecambe Bay and South Lakes area. A brand-new way to explore the magnificent landscape in a sustainable and fun way.
Saddle Skedaddle is the world’s leading independent cycling holiday specialist, with over 200 cycling holidays across the globe (including right here in the Lake District too!)
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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1105 reviewsDevelop outdoor skills with us - we offer abseiling and navigation courses in Langdale, Coniston and South Lakes. These instructed courses are a great way to see the landscape, all while building confidence and skills in the outdoors.
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46 reviewsVarious Locations in the Lakes
Ghyll scrambling is basically ascending a ghyll (a mountain stream). We have multiple stunning locations in the Lake District, and your experience can include climbing waterfalls, scrambling up rocks in the stream and jumping into it. Suitable for…
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1055 reviewsBassenthwaite
Go wild & experience a world of wildlife! There's over 100 species from Anaconda to Zebra. Rare and endangered species like Gibbons and Asian Fishing Cats, plus family favourites like lemurs and Meerkats. A great day out for all the family.
Cockermouth
From leisurely lakeside strolls to more challenging fell climbs and classic Lakeland ridge walks, there are routes for all levels of fitness and abilities, many of which start right from the doorstep or are within easy reach of Hassness Country…
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