Walking, Rambling, Hill walking

The unparalleled beauty, character and accessibility of the Lake District make it irresistible to walkers of all levels and ages. Take it easy by the lakes themselves, or tackle the more rugged challenges of fells and gorges – truly breathtaking!

Scrambling

Everyone knows the attraction of the Lake District walking and climbing. But why not try something a little different – and seriously off the beaten track?

Rock scrambling is a fast growing adventure activity, with levels of challenge and excitement to suit all ages.

Climbing

Easily accessible, yet offering an amazing range of climbs from the simply exhilarating to the truly challenging, the Lake District has the ideal climbing terrain for beginner and expert alike.

Cycling and Mountain Biking

Wonderfully healthy, great fun and safely removed from the perils of traffic, cycling and mountain biking in the Lake District successfully combine the joys of sightseeing in a stunning part of the English Countryside with as much or as little challenge as you want!

Kayaking and Canoeing

The Lakes are blessed with excellent venues for white water kayaking and canoeing, canoe touring and camping, slaloming or just socialising on the lake.

Estuaries and Lakes Windermere, Coniston, Derwent Water, Ullswater and Bassenthwaite are regularly used by all types of canoeists of all abilities.

Wind Surfing

The Lakes and coastline of Cumbria offer many opportunities to get started or to test your skills in this exciting and rewarding sport. Most of the major stretches of water in the Lake District offer good conditions and locations for windsurfing.

Sailing

Sailing is one of the purest pastimes the Lake District has to offer. Just you, the boat and the wind all in the stunning mountainous surrounding of the Lake District National Park – One of the best loved environments in the country.

Skiing

Not many people know it, but Cumbria and the Lake District offer an exciting range of skiing opportunities. So while you are waiting and budgeting for that big overseas trip get out those skis the next it snows and be different – Ski in the Lake District!!

Golfing

Windermere, Kendal, Eskdale, Penrith

Horse Riding

Limefit Park

Fishing

WADAA FISHERIES

Game Fisheries:
High Newton Trout Fishery
Ghyll Head Trout Fishery

Dubbs Trout Fishery

Moss Eccles Tarn

High Arnside Tarn

School Knott Tarn

Hayeswater Reservoir

Rivers Brathay and Rothay

Windermere Lake Shore - Graythwaite Estates

Coarse Fisheries:

Ratherheath Tarn

Holehird Tarn

Cleabarrow Tarn

Grasmere and rydal Water