Outdoor Pursuits
The term outdoor pursuits covers a range of activities, limited only by your imagination. If you can find a novel recreational activity that takes place outdoors, you may have created a new outdoor pursuit. Climbing and mountaineering are very popular in the region. This is due to the geographical features of the area, steep mountains that continue for miles. For people who enjoy some walking and scrambling or bouldering whilst in the great outdoors, the Lake District has some fantastic routes to enjoy. The Lake District is a great place to bring groups of young people for outdoor activities as a whole range of different pursuits can be enjoyed.
Ulverston, West Lakes & Coast
The magnificent Cumbrian Way covers 70 miles of the most breathtaking countryside around the Lake District and Cumbria, and offers serious walkers a well organised 7 day route in and around the...
Pedal Nation was founded in 2011 by Nick Mitchell who qualified as a National Standards Cycling Instructor in 2009. He is a dedicated long distance cycle tourist with thousands of miles...
Wasdale Head, Ambleside, Central Lakes
Climbing in the Lake District has become one of the most popular of outdoor pursuits. These magnificent mountains and fells offer the perfect place to try out climbing skills and test climbers to the...
Staveley, Kendal, South Lakes
Kendal Golf Club stands proud above the beautiful Lake District town of Kendal. The views of the surrounding countryside from the tees are simply stunning. The golf is excellent at this ever...
Coniston, Ambleside, South Lakes
Coniston Water is the perfect venue for sailing and water sport enthusiasts. Coniston Boating Centre offers every opportunity for taking full advantage of this magnificent waterway. The stunning...
Windermere, South Lakes
Kankku Off Road Driving offers extreme sport for individuals or groups looking for a complete adrenaline rush! The stunning Lake District National Park is the venue for some of the most heart...
Hawkshead, Ambleside, South Lakes
Go Ape adventure @ Grizedale Forest Park offers an exhilarating outdoor adventure experience, set amongst the treetops in the woodlands of the stunning forest. A perfect place to take the...
Ambleside, Central Lakes
Fix the Fells is a group of organisations who are combining their skills to preserve and repair the well trodden footpaths and trails which run throughout the Lake District, and give so much pleasure...
Bowness-on-Windermere, South Lakes
Dales Way is a well routed long distance footpath which encompasses the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. 80 miles long and with numerous stopping places in the most wonderful locations, it...
St. Bees, West Lakes & Coast
The magnificent Coast to Coast Walk offers a unique, challenging experience for seasoned walkers. Taking in some of the most spectacular scenery and passing through endless places of interest and...
Troutbeck, Penrith, North Lakes
Rookin House Farm offers a great fun day out for all the family, whatever the weather. The broad range of activities on offer is suitable for all age groups and abilities. Self-catering accommodation...
Cleator Moor, Central Lakes
Cumbria Kart Racing Club offers an exciting and full range of activities, including professional tuition and recreational racing. Based at Rowrah near Cockermouth the club is ideal for families and...
Portinscale, Keswick, North Lakes
Colourful boats and stunning scenery are the hallmarks of Derwent Water near Keswick in the Lake District. The hustle and bustle of the busy marina is a wonderful place to spend a family holiday,...
Kirkby Lonsdale, East Cumbria
Hot Air Balloons Over Kirkby Lonsdale! Nothing could be more tranquil than floating above the magnificent countryside of the Lake District in a hot air balloon. Ballooning packages can be tailored to...
Braithwaite, Keswick, North Lakes
Go Ape @ Whinlatter Forest Park boasts the highest course in the UK. The tree top adventure experience is sure to excite even the most daring visitor! The scenery of the surrounding Lake...
Ambleside, Central Lakes
Inn Way to the Lake District is a comprehensive guide to a full weeks worth of touring around a host of traditional Lake District pubs and inns. The breathtaking scenery and wonderful countryside...
Kendal, South Lakes
The Ramblers Association works hard to open up the countryside to everyone, to enable us all to get out and enjoy the delights of the great outdoors. Walking in the Lake District is made all the more...
Kendal, Central Lakes
Outrun Sailing based on Windermere is a sailing school with a difference. The stunning beauty of the lake and its surroundings as a backdrop, friendly instructors and the chance to experience the...
Windermere, Central Lakes
Nestled 3 miles from Windermere in the beautiful Lake District, High Borrans OEC has been providing high quality residential outdoor education for groups from all over the UK and worldwide since...
Ambleside, South Lakes
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Whether it be Family Adventure, Guided Walk, Navigation, Rock Climbing, Rock Scrambling, Gorge Scrambling, Abseiling, or any combination of these, we're here...
Coniston, Ambleside, Central Lakes
Coniston Sailing Club is located on the shore of the magnificent lake and offers training facilities and a comprehensive timetable of well organised events throughout the year. Visitors can make the...
Penrith, East Cumbria
We are a small Outdoor Adventure Company based in the Lake District, offering loads of great courses in Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Hill Walking, Winter Mountaineering and much more. So whether you are...
Kendal, South Lakes
Organised tours are a great way to get to see the best parts of any area, and Lake District and Cumbria Guided Tours offer just that. There is so much of this stunning area to see that this service...
Sedbergh, East Cumbria
Sedbergh Bike Hire is the place to pick up a set of wheels, jump on, and begin your journey into the stunning Lake District countryside. With bikes to suit all the family, including serious mountain...
Windermere, South Lakes
Lakes Leisure Windermere boasts one of the best sites in the Lake District. Set alongside Lake Windermere and surrounded by stunning scenery it is a very special place to visit. Water Sports are an...