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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
Treetop Lake District is home to award-winning high ropes adventures, Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets…
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
Whether you’re a complete beginner, indoor climber, or competent trad climber, we can tailor the…
Following secret ravines by scrambling up waterfalls, boulder hopping along the streambed and…
Adventure in the High trees! Treetop Nets offers an amazing new way to play high up in the tree…
This is closely related to Gorge scrambling only this time we are heading downsteam. More jumping…
A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking…
For a fun and accessible adrenaline hit, stepping out over a 150ft drop is hard to beat! We offer…
Graythwaite Adventure are privileged to be able to offer this expedition training course for anyone…
Welcome to England's only true mountain forest. Whinlatter boasts unrivalled views across…
Activities in Lakeland take the hassle out of arranging activities and events in the Lake District.…
More Than Mountains was set up over twelve years ago to share our passion for exploring the hills…
You’ve never experienced anything like this… Take on the UK’s original classic Via Ferrata against…
Have you ever walked on thin air? Get your heart racing while experiencing breathtaking scenery…
Fun filled, adrenalin pumping adventure in the stunning Lake District. Lakes Laser Tag is a fun…
Green Man Survival provides survival and bushcraft training and experiences in the Lake District…
Anyone Can is an inclusive adventure company. We welcome those with additional needs and those…
Adrenaline filled adventure inside the belly of a Lake District mountain, ‘Climb the Mine’ is the…
Newlands Adventure Centre is Keswick's largest provider of outdoor activities and the UK's longest…
Mere Mountains is a long standing local provider of activities in Cumbria and the South Lakes. …
If you are looking to take your hill and mountain walking to the next level, this could be just…
To be able to walk the track taken by the miners of old, to explore the hidden gems beneath our…
Nestled between Windermere and Coniston, in the heart of the Lake District. Our hub in Grizedale…
The perfect way to keep the kids (and adults) entertained all day whilst on a Lakeland…
The Lake District is England’s Adventure playground
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Have you ever wanted to climb the highest mountain in the UK or maybe take on a mountain horseshoe and reach 9 summits in one day? Whatever it is that you have always wanted to do, you can hire one of our fully qualified and insured mountain…
Ambleside
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.
Looking for a fun way to boost your kids’ cycling confidence? Maybe you’re a family who have recently got into cycling and are looking to take it to the next level? This short break has been especially crafted for you! Based in Penrith, the gateway…
Newby Bridge
We developed our bespoke canoe sailing boats to make an easily accessible boat for people with mobility difficulties - but everyone loves them. Fast light and you are a solo sailer from the very start. If you want a friend or carer in the boat to…
Experience the thrill of leaning back and abseiling down a vertical rock face! Abseiling is both a challenging and rewarding activity, especially if you have a healthy fear of heights!
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458 reviewsNewby Bridge
Paddle Windermere to a remote shore, light fire and cook on open fire. We are an inclusive company and welcome people of all abilities.
St Johns in the Vale, Keswick
Join Eric Hope, renowned Cumbrian angler and environmentalist, for unique guided fishing trips and casting tuition for individuals, groups, and corporate clients. Featured on TV with our friend Matt Hayes and on the BBC and ITV News.
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 reviewsCarnforth
Vertical Skills - Adventure Activity Provider; offering Canyoning, Ghyll scrambling, Climbing Abseiling, Caving and more. Memorable outdoor experiences for families, groups, schools, stag and hen and MOD.
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10 reviewsTroutbeck, Penrith
Rookin House offers a wide range of activities including Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Go-Karting, Archery, Clay Pigeon Shooting and Stalwart Army truck, Paintballing, Air Rifles and many more!
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528 reviewsHawkshead, 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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333 reviewsNewby Bridge
Join us on one of our favourite forest wanders exploring Chapel House, certainly one of the best pieces of commercial forestry in the South Lakes.
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54 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.
Windermere
Canoe, Paddleboard, Kayaking in Windermere, Lake District. Tailored made courses from sea to surf, lakes to rivers, adults to children.
Yes, you can: Users of Mobility aids, Anyone who can sit with support, Users of Wheelchairs, Unsure or low confidence walkers, All people with visual impairments, People with Auditory impairments, People with learning difficulties, People with…
Keswick
Hire a rowing or motor boat and explore Derwentwater and its islands under your own steam. No boating experience is necessary as we provide full safety instruction and life jackets for everyone on board. Keswick Launch also offers 50-minute cruises…
Coniston
Enjoy a guided tour around the magnificent Coniston Water and immerse yourself in its stunning mountain scenery. We’ll make a stop on the lake shore and our expert instructors will teach you the fundamentals of bushcraft.
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458 reviewsNewby Bridge
Anyone Can is an inclusive adventure company. We welcome those with additional needs and those without. We have a wide range of adaptive and inclusive equipment to make adventures possible for our clients. Activities include accessible Canoeing,…
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.
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.
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