Adventure

Looking for ways to keep your little people entertained in the Lake District National Park this half term? Wanting to make the most of your hard-earned family holiday to the Lakes? We’ve put together some of our favourite family days out, things to see and places to go to help you and your family have the best possible half term ever!

There is no doubt that the Lake District is one of the most amazing places to visit if you like walking. The great news is it’s the perfect hiking location even during the winter. There are plenty of spectacular views and the odd welcoming hostelry where you can warm yourself in front of the fire.

Whether you call it walking, hiking or rambling, the Lake District is a stunning place to wander by foot and the most colourful time to visit is always the Autumn. Any walk you choose in this gorgeous season will let you walk under a canopy of golden leaves, where even a walk you have done many times in summer can look completely different in Autumn.

Taking kids on holiday is an adventure, and there is no better place for them to play than in the Lake District national park. Whether they love hiking with you, or you want to find a great adventure playground for them to explore the Lake District has a huge number of places for kids to play.

Coniston is probably one of the most famous landmarks in the Lake District and is visited by millions of people each year, especially for adventure activities. While some people like to go for relaxing walks around this huge body of water, others are searching for something a little more adventurous.

The Lake District is one of the most popular destinations in the world for those who love to take cycling holidays. Heading out on your bike is simply the best way to explore the region, including one of the most exciting parts, the South Lake district which covers Windermere, Ambleside, Hawkshead and Coniston.

If any place epitomises the Lake District it’s Coniston Water. Not only is it a great place to relax and bring the whole family, but it has some of the best walks in the UK. This includes the popular route that rises above the village to the Old Man of Coniston and its amazing views of the surrounding lakes and countryside, very near to many of the Coppermine’s Lake District Cottages. While there are some steep climbs in and around the village, there are also plenty of accessible walks if you want something less challenging. Here we take a closer…

Each year, thousands of holidaymakers love to visit the Lake District to enjoy the brilliant views, spectacular lakes, and wonderful hospitality. If you’ve got your favourite four-legged friend in tow, however, you might be wondering what else the region has to offer. As you might expect, the Lake District is very dog friendly and there are plenty of walks to help keep your four-legged friend entertained, places to stay and a good few pubs and cafes where you can both settle down for a little refreshment. Great Walks for Dogs The main reason why dog owners come to the Lake…

Never has a summer been looked forward to with more anticipation. After a winter of being indoors during lockdown so many of us are looking forward to the fresh air and open space of the Lake District for our family holiday this year. Summer Holidays Lake District Adventures come in all shapes and sizes in the Lake District, from gentle walks and exploring historic sites to scrambling up mountains, zipping across zip wires or paddling across lakes. The best way to get the most out of your summer holiday to the Lake District is to book a Lake District Cottage…

With a roadmap for the end of lockdown now in sight, so many of us are looking for a great place for a holiday, especially if we have one or more four legged friends to accompany us. With our dogs as bored as we are of the same routes and walks near our home, a visit to the beautiful Lake District is the perfect choice for a post lockdown getaway that both you and the four-legged members of your family will love! Dog Friendly Lake District Cottages We have a great range of dog friendly Lake District cottages located in…