Outdoor Activities in Lake District, England
Are you looking for things to do in Lake District? Below, you will find a diverse selection of activity providers, offering exciting and enjoyable, mostly outdoor, activities in the Lake District area. We have even thrown in some heritage crafts for good measure.
Browse activities in Lake district
Abseiling
Archery
Axe throwing
Bushcraft
Canyoning
Caving
Climbing
Cycling
Fishing
Flying
Foraging
Ghyll scrambling
Gorge walking
High ropes
Horse riding
Low ropes
Mountain biking
Off roading
Open water swimming
Paddle sports
Paintballing
Paragliding
Quad biking
Rowing
Sailing
Sheepdog experience
Shooting
Sky diving
Snowsports
Via ferrata
Walking
Wildlife encounters
Woodland crafts
Bushcraft
Climbing
Ghyll scrambling
Paddle sports
Walking
FAQ
What are some family-friendly things to do in Lake District?
These are the top family-friendly things to do in Lake District:
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- Adventure Makers
- Adventure North West — min age = 8*
- Ambleside Adventure
- Brockshole
- Coniston Boating Centre
- Crags Adventures — min age = 9*
- Cumbria Zoo
- Cyclewise
- Derwent Water Marina
- Full Circle Experience
- Glaramara
- Glenridding Sailing Centre
- Go Ape: Grizedale — min age = 6*
- Go Ape: Whinlatter — min age = 6*
- Green Man Survival — min age = 8*
- Honister
- Joint Adventures
- Keswick Canoe & Bushcraft
- Keswick Climbing Wall — min age = 8*
- Keswick Extreme — min age = 8*
- Kong Adventure
- Lake District Bike Hire
- Lake District Paddle Boarding — min age = 11*
- Lake District Wildlife Park
- Lakeland Ascents — min age = 8*
- Lakeland Climbing Centre: Kendal Wall
- Lakeland Mountain Guides — min age = 8*
- Mobile Adventure
- Mountain Journeys
- Newlands Adventure Centre — min age = 8*
- Park Foot Pony Trekking — min age = 3*
- Raw War Paintballing — min age = 10*
- Real Adventure
- River Deep Mountain High
- Rookery Woods — min age = 3*
- Rookin House Activity Centre — min age = 2*
- Tall Bloke Adventures — min age = 14*
- The Outdoor Adventure Company — min age = 8*
- Ullswater Paddle Boarding
- West Lakes Adventure
- Windermere Canoe Kayak
For more details, see: Family-friendly things to do in Lake district
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What activities are suited to large groups in Lake District?
These Lake District-based activities are suitable for larger groups:
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- Adventure North West — max group size = 20*
- Cyclewise
- Glenridding Sailing Centre
- Go Ape: Grizedale — max group size = 300*
- Go Ape: Whinlatter — max group size = 300*
- Green Man Survival
- Joint Adventures
- Kong Adventure
- Mobile Adventure
- Raw War Paintballing
- Real Adventure
- River Deep Mountain High — max group size = 16*
- West Lakes Adventure
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What outdoor activities are there for disabled people in Lake District?
These Lake District-based activities are suitable for people with disabilities:
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What outdoor activities can I do for free in Lake District?
These Lake District-based businesses offer some activities free of charge:
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- Cumbria Zoo
Under 3s go in for free* - Keswick Climbing Wall
all day parking* - Lake District Wildlife Park
Under 3s go in for free* - Rookery Woods
all day parking*
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