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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.
We specialise in running relaxed sessions in a fun and informative environment. Following an…
Escape the crowds and explore Lake Windermere at your own pace! Choose your adventure with…
Have this special coastal nature reserve all to yourselves for an after-hours adventure! Track…
Graythwaite Adventure are privileged to be able to offer this expedition training course for anyone…
Canoe, Paddleboard, Kayaking in Windermere, Lake District. Tailored made courses from sea to surf,…
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats,…
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
Historic house and gardens based on a medieval pele towers with substantial 17th, 18th and 19thC…
If you are looking for something exciting and adventurous to do whilst in the Lake District then…
Stickle Ghyll is a fantastic ascent of a gorge in the Langdale valley. The location is stunning and…
Specialist bike hire for everyone from 3 great locations around Lake Windermere. Electric bikes.…
There is no doubt that a visit to the award winning Walby Farm Park is the place to be for bucket…
Enjoy intimate views and excellent photography opportunities of Badgers, from the comfort of the…
We offer a range of private group experiences near Windermere, including ghyll scrambling,…
Founded in 1996, Contours Holidays specialises in organising self-guided walking, trail running and…
Ghyll scrambling is basically ascending a ghyll (a mountain stream). We have multiple stunning…
Located at the tranquil southern end of Lake Windermere, Lakeside Pier offers a different pace of…
A rugged Lake District landscape where nature restoration works alongside hill farming, to benefit…
Based at the head of England's best trail centre, the Altura trail in Whinlatter Forest, Keswick. A…
Looking for a fun way to boost your kids’ cycling confidence? Maybe you’re a family who have…
An interactive world of optical illusions including illusion rooms, holograms and interactive…
Rock climbing has increased in popularity recently, particularly since its introduction at the…
Do you know what to do when the mist comes down or how to accurately take and follow a compass…
Quad Biking 16yrs+ and 4x4 off Road driving. Available as one hour sessions or with full and part…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Ambleside
Road biking is quite a thing here in the Lake District, but the undulating landscape can be off-putting for some. We know the roads and terrain here very well and can formulate routes to suit your aspirations.
Bassenthwaite
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.
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.…
Penrith
Rheged is a gallery, café, cinema, shopping venue, workplace and creative space on the edge of the Northern Lakes.
Kirkby Stephen
Package Holidays and Support Services for Wainwright's Coast to Coast Path plus bespoke Coast to Coast Cycle Routes and Packages from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay.
Ambleside
Biketreks Grizedale is a bike hire centre and shop in Grizedale Forest, offering mountain bike and E-Bike hire all year round. Our shop stocks a wide range of clothing, accessories and new and ex-hire bikes.
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3 reviewsAmbleside
If you are looking to take your hill and mountain walking to the next level, this could be just what you’re looking for! You’ll be scaling rocks to reach the summit, learning new skills along the way and enjoying those hard earned views at the top.
Kendal
A Social Enterprise play centre in Kendal to providing somewhere for younger children and parents to play and socialise.
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38 reviewsStaveley
You might think rainforests only exist in far-flung locations, but we have them here in Cumbria, too. Join us at Staveley Woodlands to spot tell-tale signs that we're actually exploring a fragment of an ancient, lost world.
Various locations in Cumbria
Our cycling holidays are a unique way to discover Cumbria. Designed with the thoughtful traveller in mind, we aim to show you the hidden gems of the Lake District and also offer the option of electric bikes.
Ravenglass
Enjoy a beautiful 14 mile return journey as well as a delicious cream tea at Dalegarth Café in the Eskdale Room. Your cream tea includes a selection of sandwiches (ham, cheese, egg mayo and tuna mayo), home-baked fruit scones with butter, jam and…
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1940 reviewsHawkshead, Lake Windermere
Nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate, 5,000 acres of managed woodland, parkland and lake frontage, is our magical bushcraft base where we love to welcome those seeking a real outdoor experience. Our bushcraft experiences are relaxed, fun and…
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334 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!
Howtown, Penrith
A family-friendly club with clubhouse and changing facilities on the lakeside, offering sailing on beautiful Ullswater from March until November with something for everyone, young and old, novices or experienced sailors.
Victoria St, Windermere
Kankku has specially prepared 4x4 vehicles that you drive on rough and rocky scenic trails through the Lake District National Park. A Kankku day is really special because it is a genuine off road driving experience rather than driving on a contrived…
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445 reviewsSedgwick, Kendal
Family attraction, maze, soft play, go karts, animals, pets, events, parties and refreshments.
Whitehaven
Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon is home to interactive science, games and history.
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322 reviewsUlverston
Our famous glass blowing experiences are back. Experience first-hand and close up, the extreme temperatures required to transform sand into glass and learn some of the 2000 year old skills first developed by the ancient Romans. During this…
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216 reviewsNewby 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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54 reviewsCumbria
At Contours Holidays, we think that the Bob Graham Round is simply too good a route to be restricted to elite fell runners, so we’ve turned it into an awesome walking holiday by extending the route slightly, so that each day ends in a village with…
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