Activities
Cumbria has pretty much every activity you could possibly think of available. Below is a selection of some of the most popular:
Welcome to walking country! We are surrounded by the most evocative landscapes, ripe for exploring. Ranging from a gentle stroll or a challenging hill climb, the list of routes are endless
(links to go lakes - guided walk sections,Eden Valley walks section)
Climb365 - A professional, friendly climbing and mountaineering business run by Stuart and Anna Carter, who are qualified mountain instructors and offer courses, individual bookings, family days and group activities in the following: beginners climbing, guided climbing, lead climbing, mountain scrambling, wild camping and navigation, abseiling, ghyll scrambling, tyrolean traverses and orienteering.
Kankku Off Road Driving - Take to the wheel of one of their specially prepared 4x4's and drive the rough and tough scenic trails that lead to the summit of some of the highest off road routes in the country.
Holmescales Activity Centre - Pure exhilaration at Holmescales! Impressive range of activities: quads, 4x4, clays, archery, paintball, fly fishing, horse riding, family adventure and multi activity days plus many more. Superb home-cooked food and glorious scenery.
Go Ape - and swing from tree to tree high above the forest floor for over two hours of adrenalin fuelled fun, laughter and adventure at Grizedale Forest
Lakedistrictoutdoors.co.uk- A website offering contact details for practically every activity available in Cumbria from, canoeing, clay pigeon shooting, climbing, fishing, golf, hot air ballooning, horse riding, paragliding, mountain biking, sailing
Platty + Limited - Sailing on Derwentwater - Tuition/hire in canoes, kayaks, sailing boats, dragon boats, Viking long ship on Derwentwater. Individuals/ groups / families/ special needs catered for.
Windermere Outdoor Adventure - Sailing, canoeing, kayaking and windsurfing courses.
Cumbria Fly Fishing - Relax and go fishing. All your angling needs catered for, salmon, trout or coarse fishing, group courses or individual tuition, fly or bait.
Hawkshead Trout Farm - The largest stocked lake in the North West region. Fishing by boat or from the shore for beginners, intermediate and experts. Tuition available
Holmescales Riding Centre - Horse riding and Pony trekking in the Lake District! Offering Horse riding, hacking, cross country, daily courses for families, children, corporate groups and private parties of novice and experienced riders.
Appleby Golf Club - 18 holes, 5889 yds, SSS 70. Heather and moorland designed by Willie Fernie, with several challenging par 4s. Fine views down Eden Valley to Pennines immediately to north and west to Lakeland. Visitors welcome. Handicap certificate requested
Riverside Golf Club - A picturesque course set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, nestling under the Howgill Fells in the village of Ravenstonedale. Riverside is a unique 18 hole, 9 green, small course - ideal for first time golfers, young, old, male and female.
