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Cumbria and the Lake District are England’s adventure playgrounds, with an almost inexhaustible list of activities to test your mind and muscle. From walking to abseiling, zorbing to kayaking, this is the place to be for an action-packed adventure holiday. We’ll cater not just to the adventure activities you want to do, but we can also show you a bunch of others that you didn’t realise you wanted to try!
Home to England’s highest mountain and its largest and deepest lakes, the Lake District’s unique landscape is the best natural outdoor terrain for all kinds of adventure activities of both the dry and wet kind. One moment you could be flying through the trees on a zipwire in Grizedale Forest, the next you’re trying to stay dry on a paddleboard on Lake Windermere. It’s just as easy to play a round of golf with a dramatic mountain backdrop as it is to wade into a fast-flowing stream for a spot of wild water fishing. And how about scaling some rocks…did you know that the Lake District, Cumbria was the birthplace of modern rock climbing?
Adventure Inspiration
The perfect way to keep the kids (and adults) entertained all day whilst on a Lakeland…
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation…
This is closely related to Gorge scrambling only this time we are heading downsteam. More jumping…
Activities in Lakeland take the hassle out of arranging activities and events in the Lake District.…
Green Man Survival provides survival and bushcraft training and experiences in the Lake District…
Newlands Adventure Centre is Keswick's largest provider of outdoor activities and the UK's longest…
Have you ever walked on thin air? Get your heart racing while experiencing breathtaking scenery…
Adventure in the High trees! Treetop Nets offers an amazing new way to play high up in the tree…
Fun filled, adrenalin pumping adventure in the stunning Lake District. Lakes Laser Tag is a fun…
Mere Mountains is a long standing local provider of activities in Cumbria and the South Lakes. …
Nestled between Windermere and Coniston, in the heart of the Lake District. Our hub in Grizedale…
Whether you’re a complete beginner, indoor climber, or competent trad climber, we can tailor the…
A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking…
More Than Mountains was set up over twelve years ago to share our passion for exploring the hills…
Following secret ravines by scrambling up waterfalls, boulder hopping along the streambed and…
Welcome to England's only true mountain forest. Whinlatter boasts unrivalled views across…
There is gorge scrambling, there is canyoning, then there is The Esk Gorge. A mega place with…
If you are looking to take your hill and mountain walking to the next level, this could be just…
Anyone Can is an inclusive adventure company. We welcome those with additional needs and those…
To be able to walk the track taken by the miners of old, to explore the hidden gems beneath our…
For a fun and accessible adrenaline hit, stepping out over a 150ft drop is hard to beat! We offer…
Treetop Lake District is home to award-winning high ropes adventures, Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets…
You’ve never experienced anything like this… Take on the UK’s original classic Via Ferrata against…
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
The Lake District is England’s Adventure playground
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Accessible Canoeing in the Lake District - Open to everyone - A Full Day with lunch.
Tranquilly paddle along a beautiful, tree-lined river with the steam train passing on the shoreline and the current tugging gently from below towards the sea…
Keswick
An interactive world of optical illusions including illusion rooms, holograms and interactive exhibits to amaze the whole family, young and old! Do you believe your eyes?
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 reviewsThe Swallows and Amazons app is your guide to the places that inspired the legendary book series written by Arthur Ransome. Navigate to the places that inspired the fictional locations, receive notifications about upcoming events, listen to extracts…
Hawkshead, Lake Windermere
With stunning views of Lake Windermere on the private Graythwaite Estate, our course is a real gem taking in the natural landscape with instruction delivered by our qualified team. We’re stoked to teach first time drivers and improve the skills of…
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332 reviewsLangdale
The abseil is around 100-120 feet and you also get to have an explore around Hodge Close Quarry. It's a fascinating site to look around. Be prepared for a short, steep walk out the quarry on loose rock. There is a limited free parking area right…
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1053 reviewsUllswater
We all have our own personal Mount Everest, climbing is one way to conquer yours. Rock Climbing whether indoors or outdoors is a great group or family activity. With the opportunity for learning the basic skills and looking after each others safety…
Boot
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
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458 reviewsIf you have a head for heights or wish to take yourself out of your comfort zone, why not challenge yourself to go over the edge? We offer abseiling and climbing experiences to give you a unique perspective from real rock faces.
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46 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 reviewsEskdale Valley
Experience canoeing on one of the Lake Districts most remote and impressive lakes and take a journey on the deepest lake in England taking in the views of the Scafell Massif.
Ullswater
Wet bouldering, Canyoning, Ghyll Scrambling, Rock hopping...
Whatever you want to call it, whether it’s a descent or ascent or a splash down the river, it’s a buzz.
Nenthead
To be able to walk the track taken by the miners of old, to explore the hidden gems beneath our feet and experience the skill and workmanship demonstrated by these men, is indeed a privilege.
Newby Bridge
Join us at our secluded woodland camp on the shores of Windermere for a bushcraft brunch to die for, this is thriving not just surviving!
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54 reviewsKeswick
Residential outdoor adventure holidays for people with disabilities, including those with the most complex needs. It’s what you can do that counts!
Totally unique to Lakeland Ascents and not found anywhere else in the Lakes, or the UK for that matter, the Lakeland Legend Challenge is a full-on day of 3 extreme adventure activities, all set around an atmospheric slate quarry close to Coniston.…
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1043 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 reviewsNr Kendal
Quad Biking 16yrs+ and 4x4 off Road driving. Available as one hour sessions or with full and part day packages
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66 reviewsNewby Bridge
Upon issue of your survival kit you will be dropped into one of the densest most remote parts of our woodland. No phone signal, no comfortable fixed camp and no tarp or tent. You must source all your water, food, firewood and shelter and survive a…
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54 reviewsKeswick
This one day introduction to map reading and navigation is suitable for anyone who would like to plan and follow a route from a map.
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