Adventure Experiences

Home to England’s highest mountain, largest lake, and a landscape packed with peaks and waters, the Lake District, Cumbria, is an adventure lover’s paradise. The great outdoors awaits, with something for all to enjoy. On dry land, there’s hiking, climbing, scrambling, fell running, mountain biking, pony trekking and more to discover. Then there’s the water (after all, we aren’t called the Lake District for nothing!). Kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding and wild swimming are part of the way of life here. Never done it before? Not a problem - we’ve got plenty of expert guides and outdoor activity centres to help you get started. They’re great for more experienced adventurers too, helping you enjoy an exhilarating and safe experience. Check out adventuresmart.uk for more safety tips and ideas. From adrenaline fuelled thrills to meditative experiences, find your own adventure and make memories to last a lifetime.

CLIMBING & HILLWALKING

We are famous for our fells and mountains, with 214 Wainwrights and England’s highest peak - Scafell Pike. There’s something for hikers of all levels, with enough variety to suit all ages and capabilities!

©Treetop Trek

WATER SPORTS

Dive in and find your inner water baby. Choose from stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, sailing and white water rafting to name a few. Wild swimming is popular and our lakes also play host to open water swimming events - from stargazing swims to charity fund-raising challenges.

CYCLING

Cumbria was made for cycling: there are challenging mountain biking routes, hardcore road climbs, and family-friendly country lanes. Discover long distance cycle trails like the Hadrian’s Wall Cycleway or the Sea to Sea (C2C).

HIGH ROPE ADVENTURES

Challenge yourself to a treetop adventure. Choose from several exhilarating courses, all of which are family friendly; and manned by expert staff happy to help boost your confidence along the way.

FUN FOR ALL

The landscapes of the Lake District, Cumbria, are here for all to enjoy. From watersports to rock climbing, there are lots of accessible activities with companies accommodating a range of needs. Some attractions offer all-terrain scooter or wheelchair hire; and there are plenty of accessible accommodation options.

HORSE RIDING

Walk with friendly native ponies along an old pack horse trail, gallop along the beach, or go horse trekking across stunning landscapes.

MILES WITHOUT STILES

An initiative by the Lake District National Park Authority offering 50 routes across the Park that are suitable for people with limited mobility, including wheelchair users, families with pushchairs, and the visually impaired.

Explore

Lake District Forests

Grizedale

In the heart of the Lake District you can find walking and cycling trails, pick a quiet spot to admire the wildlife or discover amazing sculptures in the forest. For more infomation visit

forestryengland.uk/grizedale

or call 0300 067 4495

Grizedale Forest @grizedale.forest

Grizedale Forest

Whinlatter

Visit England’s only true mountain forest. Whinlatter is home to stunning views, fantastic trails, rare wildlife and adventure play. For more infomation visit

forestryengland.uk/whinlatter

or call 017687 78469 017687 78469 Whinlatter

Whinlatter @whinlatter_forest

forestryengland.uk

CUMBRIAN

HEAVY HORSES

THE LAKE DISTRICT

Experience. Explore. Escape.

Graythwaite Adventure provides award-winning adventure and outdoor experiences on Graythwaite Estate, on the shores of Windermere in the Lake District.

Join us for 4x4 off -road driving with spectacular views from the summit of the course, clay pigeon shooting, archery or axe throwing at our shooting site, marshmallow toasting and more in bushcraft experiences or enjoy watersports from the beautiful Grubbins Point. Go on… unleash your adventurous side, join us for some fun and you’ll leave with happy memories for years to come.

4x4 • Clay pigeon shooting • Archery • Axe throwing • Bushcraft • Canoeing • Stand up paddleboarding • Kayaking • RIB tours • Glamping & more Graythwaite Estate, near Hawkshead, Cumbria LA12 8BA | Email: hello@graythwaiteadventure.co.uk | Tel: 07498 574659 www.graythwaiteadventure.co.uk

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Participation and supervision ratios apply — please see our website.

Participation and supervision ratios apply — please see our website. Participation and supervision ratios apply — please see our website.