Lake District Adventures
Not content to sit back, relax and soak up the views? Does a gentle stroll along a peaceful footpath not quite cut it?
If you’re looking for a holiday packed with heart-thumping adventures, thrills, excitement and brand new experiences then if you’ve come to the Lakes you’ve come to the right place!
We’ve put together some of our favourite Lake District Adventures to ensure your holiday is fun, action-packed and most importantly – unforgettable.
- Ghyll Scrambling in Church Beck, Coniston
The Yorkshire Adventure Company organise guided ghyll scrambling adventures in Church Beck, Coniston. Within the spectacular scenery of Coppermines Valley you’ll ascend this mountain beck, complete with thundering waterfalls, and, through alpine scrambling techniques, find opportunities for small jumps and plenty of getting wet! Perfect for thrill-seeking guests in Coniston Village or Coppermines Valley
There’s plenty of adrenaline-filled adventures on offer in Grizedale Forest, from accessible, family-focussed mountain biking trails to black runs and the red-graded North Face Trail there’s mile upon mile of forest tracks to explore. One of our favourite activities on offer is Go Ape – swing through the trees and fly down zip lines in this thrilling forest adventure. Like the sound of Grizedale? Stay in the heart of the action at the Forestry Commission’s Low Bowkerstead Cottage and help give back to the forest. All bookings placed at Low Bowkerstead will directly benefit the upkeep of the surrounding forest and local area.
If it’s adventure your looking for then you may get more than you bargained for at Honister! Home to some of the most thrilling and memorable experiences, this slate mine now offers the ultimate in indoor and outdoor Lake District adventures. Thrill-seekers can engage in exhilarating activities such as their nerve-jangling Infinity Bridge, underground Mine Climbing and Via Ferrata – an award-winning activity following the historic miner’s path high onto Fleetwith Pike in a thrilling stunning yet safe outdoors adventure.
Coniston Boating Centre offers a variety of water-based adventures here on Coniston Water. One of the most exciting is paddleboarding where you can explore Coniston Water against the stunning backdrop of The Old Man of Coniston. And, if you don’t fancy getting a dunking from falling off a paddleboard, there’s Canadian Canoeing, kayaking, motorboats and traditional rowing boats available to try – perfect for family adventures on the water.
Plus, in the true spirit of Swallows and Amazons, you can hire also sailing dinghies all available for hire to satisfy all your water-based adventuring urges.
Want to give it a try? Coniston Boating Centre is perfectly placed for guests staying in our Coniston Village Cottages
