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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.
Rookin House offers a wide range of activities including Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Go-Karting,…
An unrivalled range of 1,2 and 3 day courses in the Arts, Crafts, Heritage skills, Baking,…
E-bike hire covering the Morecambe Bay and South Lakes area. A brand-new way to explore the…
We offer a range of private group experiences throughout the Lake District National Park, including…
We offer a variety of activities on site, all included under one entrance fee, we have a variety of…
Nestled between Windermere and Coniston, in the heart of the Lake District. Our hub in Grizedale…
Kendal Museum is one of the oldest museums in the UK, founded in 1796 by William Todhunter. The…
Fun filled, adrenalin pumping adventure in the stunning Lake District. Lakes Laser Tag is a fun…
The UK’s most popular place to place adventure kicks off by heading into the Lake District –…
Will you have the courage to lean back over the edge and abseil down a vertical wall of rock? Come…
Join Bowness Bay Brewing in Kendal for a brewery adventure! Immerse yourself in the magic of…
Clay Shooting 12yrs+ and Air Rifle 8yrs+ couples or groups of 24 and 50 shots options and one hour…
Cumbria Wildlife Trust looks after lots of hidden and special places thriving with wildlife around…
Rock climbing is one of the fastest growing sports and Borrowdale, close to Keswick is the perfect…
Get your hands and feet on the rock and climb your way to the top of a rock climbing route in the…
Derwent Water Marina is situated in the peaceful and sheltered northwest corner of the lake in the…
Let us take you on one of our favourite walks, an off-the-beaten-track route far from the crowds…
Abseiling is a classic outdoor adventure challenge, which anyone can enjoy. You don’t need…
Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from Haverthwaite to Lakeside via the Leven valley.…
For a special Lake District experience, enjoy a trip on a fully restored wooden heritage boat from…
Whether you see yourself as an aviation enthusiast or simply a curious explorer, Solway Aviation…
Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in…
Green Man Survival provides survival and bushcraft training and experiences in the Lake District…
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Barrow-in-Furness
Have this special coastal nature reserve all to yourselves for an after-hours adventure! Track wildlife across the reserve using different equipment and techniques, with the help of our expert guides.
Nr Kendal
Full Day Adventure Days for Families and Groups. Two course home-cooked lunches available.
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66 reviewsLindal in Furness
Rhinos, Tigers, Giraffes, Lions and Bears living in the heart of the Lake District….this is something you need to see for yourself!
Ambleside
Experience the very best of England's Lake District with a journey aboard a renowned Windermere cruise from Ambleside (Waterhead) Pier. Windermere Lake Cruises is the most popular attraction in Cumbria and constantly one of England top five ‘paid…
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4511 reviewsBassenthwaite
The ultimate animal experience for anyone over the age of 8 years that you will never forget! This experience is the perfect way to meet our Tapirs, Meerkats, and Ring-Tailed Lemurs!
Borrowdale, Keswick
Adrenaline filled adventure inside the belly of a Lake District mountain, ‘Climb the Mine’ is the only one of its type in England.
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1715 reviewsGive something back to nature and the Lake District and take part in a Wild Work Day with Cumbria Wildlife Trust. Wild Word Days are a great way to bring people together and improve everyone’s wellbeing, as well as giving back to nature.
Penrith
A tranquil haven with an almost-forgotten industrial past. Walled garden with outstanding medicinal and culinary herb collection and orchards, woodland walks to a restored watermill.
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367 reviewsAmbleside
Beatrix Potter's iconic house, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage garden. Her paintings of the House and garden were used to illustrate many of her tales.
Ullswater
Exploring at the speed of the e-bike means you’ll experience a huge variety of off-road riding, all at a manageable level, this includes rocky tracks, tricky descents, rewarding climbs, exciting stream crossings and fun singletrack traverses, with…
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.
Sedgwick, Kendal
Family attraction, maze, soft play, go karts, animals, pets, events, parties and refreshments.
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…
Keswick
Discover the secret places of the Lake District only accessible by kayak, just waiting for you to discover. Take a sunset paddle with a picnic dinner or journey to a sheltered hidden bay for a lunch, kayaking is as relaxing or demanding as you like.…
Ambleside
From short walks along valley bottoms or around lake shores, to lesser known mountain routes on the smaller and bigger mountains, right up to the likes of Scafell Pike and Helvellyn or even multiple summits, we will endeavour to build a route to…
Lake District
Explore the wonderful high fells of the English Lake District. You will be guided by an expert mountain leader and supported to develop confidence and skills to enjoy more challenging and exposed walks.
Develop 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 reviewsBowness-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.
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77 reviewsLangdale
Stickle Ghyll is a fantastic ascent of a gorge in the Langdale valley. The location is stunning and parking is plentiful. If you are in the National Trust the parking is free, otherwise expect to pay. There are toilet blocks in the car park and two…
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1055 reviewsCrosby-on-Eden
Whether you see yourself as an aviation enthusiast or simply a curious explorer, Solway Aviation Museum has something to offer. Based on the site of RAF Crosby-on-Eden, a former WWII fighter base, the museum has been painstakingly created by a team…
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