Land of Tarns & FellsLake District
A magical land of rippling mountain ridges, deep, dark lakes and thick mountain forests stands hidden in a north western corner of England. The Lake District has fascinated and inspired visitors for generations, with creatives like William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter famously settling amongst the valleys and peaks.
Hike the mountain trails, kayak along the lakes, look out for red squirrels and the abundance of rare flora scattered throughout the expansive countryside. Awarded World Heritage Site status, the Lake District will continue to bewitch all who visit for decades to come.
The Lake District is a mountainous region in Cumbria, North-West England. Nearly all of the Lake District lies within the Lake District National Park, although the town of Kendal and the Lakeland Peninsulas are currently outside the park boundary. It was the second national park to be created in England and is the second largest in the UK after the Cairngorms in Scotland, covering about 912 square miles. It is the most visited park in the UK, with over 15 million people coming to the park to enjoy what it has to offer, every year.
Explore the Lake District
Adventures that you can do on your own, with the right knowledge, skills and equipment
Local Guides
Find local specialists who provide organised adventures in this area, great for those without experience or equipment
Gorge Walking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Climbing
Adventure North West
West View Hoghton Lane, Preston PR5 4EDWebsite
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Adventure North West is an outdoor adventure and activities operator located near The Lake District.
They offer canyoning, climbing, canoeing and kayaking for groups of all abilities.
Equipment and professional instruction are provided alongside various accommodation, catering and transport options.
Gorge Walking, Coasteering, Mountain Biking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Climbing
My Adventure
MY Adventure, West Harbour Road, Edinburgh, United KingdomWebsite
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My Adventure is an outdoor adventure and activities operator located near Edinburgh in Scotland.
They offer canyoning, coasteering, mountain biking, climbing, canoeing and kayaking for groups of all abilities alongside a variety of technical courses.
Equipment and professional instruction are provided alongside catering and transport options.
Gorge Walking
Mountain Rat Adventures
Tigh Na Burn Brackenber Lodge Shap Cumbria CA10 3QBWebsite
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Mountain Rat Adventures is an adventure and activities operator located in the Lake District.
They offer canyoning for groups of all abilities. Equipment and professional instruction are provided.
Gorge Walking, Rafting
National White Water Centre
The National White Water Centre - Canolfan Dŵr Gwyn Genedlaethol, Bala, United KingdomWebsite
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National White Water Centre is an adventure and activities operator located in Snowdonia National Park in Wales.
They offer canyoning and white water rafting for groups of all abilities alongside a variety of technical courses.
Equipment and professional instruction are provided. They can recommend a range of accommodation options for your stay.
Gorge Walking, Coasteering, Climbing
Hebridean Pursuits
Oban PA34 9AN, United KingdomWebsite
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Hebridean Pursuits is an adventure and activities operator located in Scotland.
They offer canyoning, climbing and coasteering for groups of all abilities alongside a variety of technical courses.
Equipment and professional instruction are provided.
Gorge Walking, Canoeing, Climbing, Mountain Biking
In Your Element
In Your Element Scotland, Inverness, United KingdomWebsite
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In Your Element is an adventure and activities operator with various locations in Scotland.
They offer canyoning, climbing, canoeing and mountain biking for groups of all abilities alongside a variety of technical courses.
Equipment and professional instruction are provided.
Popular Activities
Our favourite activities in the Lake District
Hill Walking
The United Kingdom boasts a huge variety of mountains and hills – rewarding tired legs with space, solitude and spectacular views across the country.
Mountain Biking
Whether racing downhill, riding a single track or cross-country, there are few better ways to explore the UK countryside than by mountain bike and few better ways to get seriously muddy in the process.
Wild Swimming
One of life’s simple pleasures, wild swimming is not only a great way to connect with the landscape, but boasts many documented health benefits too.
Gorge Walking
Gorge walking requires fewer technical skills than canyoning, but can be just as much fun. Climb waterfalls and jump into plunge pools whilst traversing rocky and dramatic gorges.
Adventure Inspiration
Everyday Adventure stories from the Lake District
Hiking in the Lake DistrictNavigating After Nightfall
Katy Who
Sailing across Lake WindermereRansome Notes
Karin Murray-Bergquist
Exploring the Forests of The Lake DistrictA Woodland Wander
Kayleigh Wright
Hiking & Wild Camping in the North LakesRidges and Roads
Veronika Cesalova
Campervanning in the Lake DistrictVan Life
Katy Who
Mountain Biking in Grizedale ForestGetting a Grip
Chris Walker