Lake District Adventure Holiday Activities

Go Ape & Grizedale Forest
Go Ape is an adventure in the forest, a giant obstacle course in the trees which uses ladders, walkways, bridges and tunnels to make your visit an exhilarating one. Grizedale Forest is in the heart of the Lake District National Park. Cycle or walk around one of the many trails at Grizedale Forest and discover the various sculptures.

Contact Details:  Grizedale Visitor Centre, North West England Forest District, Grizedale, Hawkshead, Ambleside, LA22 0QJ
Tel: +44 (0)845 643 92 15

Lakes Leisure Windermere
Lakes Leisure in Windermere is an outdoor activity centre that specialise in canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing and sailing. They provide all the equipment and qualified, expert instructors are on hand to help.

Contact Details:  Lakes Leisure, Leigh Groves Building, Rayrigg Rd, Windermere, LA23 1BP
Tel: +44 (0)15394 47183

Homescales Activity Centre
Holmescales activity centre has a wide range of outdoor activities for you to choose from. There is Quad biking, 4x4 off road driving, paintball, rock climbing, tractor driving, lake cruises and clay pigeon shooting.

Contact Details:  Holmescales Activity Centre, Old Hutton, Kendal, LA8 0NB
Tel: +44 (0)1539 722147

Mountain Bike Hire
There are a wide range of Bike Hire companies in the Lake District and a even wider range of cycling tracks for you to enjoy while staying at your family holiday home in the Lake District.

Climbing, Gill Scrambling or Rock Climbing
Climbing, gill scrambling and rock climbing in the Lake District is a very popular activity and the different route vary from beginners to highly experienced climbers. With unique and spectacular mountains to explore this is the place to climb.

Horse Riding
Horse riding in the Lake District can be relaxing and lively at the same time. You can take a gentle walk through the village or an exhilarating gallop along the shores. Horse riding is an enjoyable way to view the beauty of the area and experience the freedom of the Lake District.

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