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The Lake District, Cumbria is England’s adventure capital. Which should give you an idea as to the broad range of activities you can enjoy (or endure) in this most dramatic, beautiful landscape. Whatever your appetite, we can satisfy it, whether it’s an easy amble or a round of golf, or something a little more energetic - tackling a via ferrata, scrambling up a hill, racing across a lake...that kind of thing. The list of activities is (almost) endless: just take a look for yourself.
A fantastic, adventurous canyoning experience. Slides, jumps and scrambling in the water - this one…
Graythwaite Adventure are privileged to be able to offer this expedition training course for anyone…
Walkers, cyclists, trekkers and mountaineers have trusted Cicerone for nearly fifty years to ensure…
A spectacular gyrocopter trial flight and unique flying lesson. You have the thrill of taking…
Unique, therapeutic & life-changing experiences for all animal lovers with the famous Black Horses…
If you can't decide which one of our kick ass experiences to choose, don't, and just do them all!…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Conishead Priory, Ulverston
Peaceful and inspiring Buddhist Temple, amazing Romantic Gothic mansion, relaxing café, gift shop and book store. Bring a picnic. Six minute woodland walk to beach.
Kendal
The sport of rock climbing was essentially born here, and the Lake District has a rich heritage of climbing throughout the fells.
We have developed a range of venues that make it easier to access rock climbing for people with additional needs.
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.
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…
Various Locations in the Lakes
Mere Mountains is a long standing local provider of activities in Cumbria and the South Lakes. Whether you are looking for your family, school, youth group or friends we provide high quality outdoor experiences to suit almost anyone. Our Land Based…
Appleby-in-Westmorland
If you enjoy high level excitements then why not step boldly over the edge of a near-vertical rock face or abseil down the side of a railway viaduct?
We offer a range of private group experiences near Windermere, including ghyll scrambling, canyoning, canoeing and kayaking, rock climbing and more. We also provide outdoor team building experiences, so get in touch today to start building your…
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46 reviewsUlverston
Fun filled, adrenalin pumping adventure in the stunning Lake District. Lakes Laser Tag is a fun action game played outside in the fresh air by all ages from age 6 upwards. Our forest Laser Tag is ‘no-impact’ (unlike Paintball) and it’s suitable for…
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 canoe hire. Journeying…
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328 reviewsLearn the skills to undertake canoe expeditions including paddling skills and wild camping skills. Due to demand I am extending this course for an additional optional day. This course takes place in the beautiful English Lake District on Coniston…
The 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…
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…
Graythwaite
There’s something quite special about being on England’s largest lake, and to see the surrounding landscape from the water provides a completely different perspective. Why not allow us to share the experience with you, on board our BRIG Navigator. …
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328 reviewsHave 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…
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 board hire. Stand up…
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328 reviewsVarious
Our holidays are car-free, with walks starting right from your hotel door and returning you there at the end of the day. Sharing these special places with a small group of like-minded walkers can be one of life’s great pleasures, and great…
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 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.
Windermere
Green Man Survival provides survival and bushcraft training and experiences in the Lake District National Park. Our experiences are suitable for all including families, couples and friends, and we also offer group training courses that are suitable…
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54 reviewsAmbleside
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 reviewsReceive all the latest news, special offers and information from the Lake District, Cumbria
Cumbria Tourism, Windermere Road, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PL