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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 train people to undertake expeditions, and also run expeditions across the UK, but mostly in the…
We offer a range of private group experiences across the county, including ghyll scrambling,…
Fast and exciting, Canoe Sailing is a great sport to experience! Yes, you can: Users of Mobility…
This one day introduction to map reading and navigation is suitable for anyone who would like to…
Family-friendly park with green lawns sloping down to the lakeshore. Just the place to enjoy access…
Sublime Symmetry is an exhibition featuring 60 pots, tiles and vases from the De Morgan Collection,…
The Swallows and Amazons app is your guide to the places that inspired the legendary book series…
We developed our bespoke canoe sailing boats to make an easily accessible boat for people with…
If you are looking to take your hill and mountain walking to the next level, this could be just…
Get up close and personal with our Alpacas, for participants aged 16 years and over. Alpacas are…
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations…
Rock climbing is one of the fastest growing sports and Borrowdale, close to Keswick is the perfect…
Lakeland Arts' much-loved art collection includes paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture ranging…
Ghyll scrambling is basically ascending a ghyll (a mountain stream). We have multiple stunning…
Spend an action packed day learning the essential skills needed to successfully survive and thrive…
Welcome to Lakeland's oldest, longest and most scenic railway! La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian…
This experience will take you into an area of Foulshaw Moss not open to the general public. It's…
A one day introduction to navigation and map reading suitable for beginners. If you have never…
Archery 8yrs+ Axe throwing 12yrs+ and Crossbow 12yrs+. Book as single activities or as part of our…
Experience the thrill of leaning back and abseiling down a vertical rock face! Abseiling is both a…
Talkin Tarn is a great destination for the whole family. Come and find out why Talkin Tarn really…
Accessible Canoeing in the Lake District - Open to everyone - A Full Day with lunch. Tranquilly…
There’s something quite special about being on England’s largest lake, and to see the surrounding…
Opening for the 2024 season, new E-bike hire service - we are trialling a new active travel hub at…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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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.
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 reviewsTroutbeck, Penrith
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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527 reviewsMilnthorpe
Golf Lake District is a new Golf tourism business that is promoting Golf courses and Hotels in the Cumbria area. Tailor made packages will be put in place for all customers so they can enjoy Cumbria Golf to its full potential. Our knowledgeable…
Ullswater
Fancy feeling the freedom of abseiling down a cliff or off a railway viaduct?
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?
Carlisle
Hear about Carlisle Luguvalium, the Wall fort Uxcellodunum then, off to visit our fabulous Wall as you tour the north Cumbrian landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and enjoy wonderful scenery along the Wall route.
Keswick
Do you know what to do when the mist comes down or how to accurately take and follow a compass bearing? Come along on our intermediate navigation course to find out how.
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77 reviewsBoot, Holmrook
Eskdale Mill is a unique experience, nestled in one of the Lake District's most beautiful locations. This charming site embodies the Lake District’s heritage. It is the last remaining working water-powered corn mill in the Lake District.
Bampton, Penrith
Enjoy intimate views and excellent photography opportunities of Badgers, from the comfort of the RSPB's Badger Hide at Wild Haweswater. As the sun sets over Haweswater, the woodland residents emerge for their nightly foraging escapades. The…
ULVERSTON
Fast and exciting, Canoe Sailing is a great sport to experience!
Yes, you can: Users of Mobility aids, anyone who can sit with support, wheelchair users, unsure or low confidence walkers, visually impaired people, people with auditory impairments,…
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…
Ravenglass
Welcome to Lakeland's oldest, longest and most scenic railway!
La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian railway, is an award-winning heritage visitor attraction and Lake District icon, living up to its “must do” reputation for all ages. Excellent…
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1939 reviewsPenrith
Rheged is a gallery, café, cinema, shopping venue, workplace and creative space on the edge of the Northern Lakes.
Ambleside
This is closely related to Gorge scrambling only this time we are heading downsteam. More jumping into crystal clear pools of deep water, sliding into pools, wild swimming, and scrambling - all in the most beautiful of settings.
Ambleside
Following secret ravines by scrambling up waterfalls, boulder hopping along the streambed and taking every opportunity to jump into crystal clear plunge pools. This is next level fun and the bonus is this can be enjoyed just as much when it’s…
Bassenthwaite
A range of engaging presentations take place daily bringing you closer to many of your favourite animals. Watch exhilarating Bird of Prey displays, educational Reptile talks and fun and interesting Lemur, Otter and Red Panda talks.
Windermere
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats, people and the rich history of Windermere, England’s largest natural lake.
Langdale
Stickle Ghyll is a fantastic ascent of a gorge in the Langdale valley. The location is stunning and parking is plentiful. If you are in the National Trust the parking is free, otherwise expect to pay. There are toilet blocks in the car park and two…
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1053 reviewsConiston
Join us for our most exhilarating experience to date, Operation Blast hole is all about stepping outside your comfort zone and taking the plunge, quite literally!
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54 reviewsExplore the National Park’s lesser visited places on this gentle self-guided holiday, perfect for those looking to travel with those who matter most. Based in Keswick and Ambleside, you’ll be ideally placed to see some of the region’s best loved…
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