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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.
You might think rainforests only exist in far-flung locations, but we have them here in Cumbria,…
Join us for an evening of intrigue and opulence aboard the Orient Express! Our Murder Mystery…
Paddle Windermere to a remote shore, light fire and cook on open fire. We are an inclusive company…
Golf Lake District is a new Golf tourism business that is promoting Golf courses and Hotels in the…
For a special Lake District experience, enjoy a trip on a fully restored wooden heritage boat from…
Discover the secret places of the Lake District only accessible by kayak, just waiting for you to…
Charter a skippered yacht for a two hour sailing experience for up to four people.
Built in a historic nineteenth century dock, the museum is home to a wealth of objects on the…
With beautiful, dramatic scenery that lends itself to days spent hiking amongst the Lakeland fells,…
The UK’s most popular place to place adventure kicks off by heading into the Lake District –…
Brimstone Spa, is exclusively for residents of the Langdale Hotel, Langdale Lodges and Brimstone…
Upon issue of your survival kit you will be dropped into one of the densest most remote parts of…
Beatrix Potter's iconic house, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage garden.…
Do you know what to do when the mist comes down or how to accurately take and follow a compass…
Clay Shooting 12yrs+ and Air Rifle 8yrs+ couples or groups of 24 and 50 shots options and one hour…
An unique opportunity for anyone over 16 years old. After enjoying a Bird of Prey flying display…
Learn the skills to undertake canoe expeditions including paddling skills and wild camping skills.…
A fascinating historic house where the elegance and loveliness of the Victorian era combine with…
This is closely related to Gorge scrambling only this time we are heading downsteam. More jumping…
Our famous glass blowing experiences are back. Experience first-hand and close up, the extreme…
Get up close and personal with our Alpacas, for participants aged 16 years and over. Alpacas are…
With stunning views of Lake Windermere on the private Graythwaite Estate, our course is a real gem…
Join us on our unique minibus tours and discover spectacular scenery, breathtaking views and…
Rock climbing is one of the fastest growing sports and Borrowdale, close to Keswick is the perfect…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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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?
Penrith
Imagine coming to a ruined castle, walking through its gardens and into the woodlands and stumbling across one of the largest adventure playgrounds in the country. When you do this at Lowther, you have found the lost castle.
Stramongate, Kendal
350 years of social history and Quaker stories are brought to life in more than 40 vibrant embroidered panels all housed within this architecturally stunning and original Georgian Meeting House. Our unique and fascinating museum takes you on a…
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191 reviewsAmbleside
Nestled on the peaceful western shore of Lake Windermere, Wray Pier offers a tranquil entry point to this iconic National Park location. Windermere Lake Cruises provides visitors with the opportunity to arrive at this historic spot in style, on…
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4511 reviewsPenrith
Rheged is a gallery, café, cinema, shopping venue, workplace and creative space on the edge of the Northern Lakes.
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 reviewsPenrith
A spectacular Gothic ruin set in 130 acres of ancient and romantic Gardens, award-winning Lowther Castle is one of the northwest's most spectacular visitor attractions. Its setting within the Lake District National Park is truly beautiful while the…
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.
Keswick
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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77 reviewsRavenglass
Dominating the Lake District Coast where the mountains tumble into the sea and bursting with treasures and tales, haunted Muncaster oozes history from every rough stone which fashion the castle walls.
Hawkshead, Lake Windermere
Adjacent to our clay pigeon shooting site, nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate on the shores of Windermere, is where our archery and axe throwing adventures takes place. Enjoyed as individual experiences or bookable together with the chance…
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334 reviewsWindermere
Join Green Man Survival in our private woodland on the shores of Windermere to discover the ancient art of archery. We will learn a little about the history of this primitive skill and have the chance to experience how tricky it must have been for…
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54 reviewsVarious 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…
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.
WINDERMERE
A short walk from the centre of Bowness is Cockshot Point on the lake shore. It’s the perfect place for a family picnic and a paddle in the lake.
Hire an electric bike today and explore Morecambe Bay’s stunning landscape – let your bike take the strain and supercharge your legs!
Rowrah
Situated on the western coast in the rural village of Rowrah, our beer is brewed with quality and consistency championing the highest quality of malts, whole cone hops and Lake District water, our in house yeast strain derived from traditional…
Haverigg, Millom
Haverigg beach on Cumbria’s west coast sees shingle turn to sand as you walk further from the mainland, offering the kind of damp sand that’s perfect for sandcastle building.
AMBLESIDE
The Waterhead area is just a short walk from the centre of town. This is the start of Windermere – England’s longest lake. At Waterhead there is a pier where you can take a boat trip around England’s most famous lake or hop off at Bowness for the…
Ambleside
Rothay Park is a popular park situated in the centre of Ambleside, it is surrounded by a dramatic landscape and offers a gateway to some of the most beautiful fells in the Lake District.
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