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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?
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Newlands Adventure Centre is Keswick's largest provider of outdoor activities and the UK's longest…
A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking…
Have you ever walked on thin air? Get your heart racing while experiencing breathtaking scenery…
You’ve never experienced anything like this… Take on the UK’s original classic Via Ferrata against…
Anyone Can is an inclusive adventure company. We welcome those with additional needs and those…
More Than Mountains was set up over twelve years ago to share our passion for exploring the hills…
For a fun and accessible adrenaline hit, stepping out over a 150ft drop is hard to beat! We offer…
Green Man Survival provides survival and bushcraft training and experiences in the Lake District…
The perfect way to keep the kids (and adults) entertained all day whilst on a Lakeland…
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…
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…
Treetop Lake District is home to award-winning high ropes adventures, Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets…
Fun filled, adrenalin pumping adventure in the stunning Lake District. Lakes Laser Tag is a fun…
To be able to walk the track taken by the miners of old, to explore the hidden gems beneath our…
Mere Mountains is a long standing local provider of activities in Cumbria and the South Lakes. …
Ghyll Scrambling for adventurers! The ultimate all-day adventure - not for the faint-hearted!
Adrenaline filled adventure inside the belly of a Lake District mountain, ‘Climb the Mine’ is the…
Graythwaite Adventure are privileged to be able to offer this expedition training course for anyone…
Adventure in the High trees! Treetop Nets offers an amazing new way to play high up in the tree…
Welcome to England's only true mountain forest. Whinlatter boasts unrivalled views across…
Nestled between Windermere and Coniston, in the heart of the Lake District. Our hub in Grizedale…
There is gorge scrambling, there is canyoning, then there is The Esk Gorge. A mega place with…
The Lake District is England’s Adventure playground
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Grange-over-Sands
Unique, therapeutic & life-changing experiences for all animal lovers with the famous Black Horses of Cartmel.
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 reviewsElectric Bike Hire - E-Bikes delivered directly to your accommodation in the South Lakes by E-Bike Safaris. Experience cycling through the Cumbrian countryside, visiting all the attractions and having the comfort of the electric assistance.
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24 reviewsEskdale
There is gorge scrambling, there is canyoning, then there is The Esk Gorge. A mega place with massive jumps into crystal clear waters. The pools are deep and big offering lots of swimming and scrambling along the rocky edges too.
Appleby-in-Westmorland
A world hidden from the surface but full of adventure and challenge for all. From simple passageways to great labyrinths. Your journey feels like you’re reaching into the bowels of the earth on a true adventure. The experience is incredibly…
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 reviewsUllswater
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…
Graythwaite
We may be biased but genuinely believe we run watersports from one of the best locations in the Lake District; Grubbins Point on Windermere. From this sheltered bay on the southwest shore, we offer both instructed lessons and kayak hire. Journeying…
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332 reviewsEskdale Valley, Boot
Experience the exhilaration of this wet and wild adventure in the remote Western Lake District. Ghyll Scrambling (or gorge walking) will see you climbing up waterfalls, jumping into pools and exploring caves.
Glenridding
We offer a wide range of land and water based activities in the Lake District including RYA sailing courses, corporate events, team building activities, youth group events, and family adventure days.
The Lake District is one of the UK’s premier MTB destinations – with a vast network of thrilling trails guaranteed to inspire even the most seasoned of bikers! This tour showcases Skedaddle’s ultimate collection of local trails and offers a…
Market St, Carlisle
A relaxed and easy walking tour around the heart of the historic city of Carlisle. Discover some surprising stories and gruesome facts about Carlisle’s 2000 year history.
Get the most out of your time in the Lake District with a Muddy Boots private guided walk tailored to your requirements!
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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1712 reviewsConiston
Scrambling is an outdoor adventure experience that sits half way between hill walking and rock climbing, it is a great way to ascend a mountain taking on the challenge of using your hands and feet to climb steeper sections of rocky terrain. As the…
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77 reviewsBarrow-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.
Braithwaite, Keswick
Based at the head of England's best trail centre, the Altura trail in Whinlatter Forest, Keswick. A well stocked trail centre bike shop offering premium bike hire, fast repairs and premium road and mountain bike sales. We also offer guiding and…
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154 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 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 reviewsWindermere
This private 4×4 driving experience offers a wide variety of vantage points including, lakes, mountains, caves, waterfalls, rivers and streams. An ideal activity for those with an adventurous nature and passion for the outdoors. The tour is customer…
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169 reviewsReceive all the latest news, special offers and information from the Lake District, Cumbria
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