Cumbria is synonymous with the great outdoors, and you will find plenty of ‘organised adventure’ on land, on water and in the air.
Here is a selection of activity providers and venues. The vast majority are within a half hour drive from Monkhouse Hill.
Hire rowing or sailing boats, kayaks, canoes on Ullswater; Nichol End Marine also offers tuition and multi-activity days for family and other groups.
Accompanied pony trekking with fantastic views on the fells above Ullswater. Suitable for all ages, including complete beginners.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Northern Lakes, going where the wind takes you, in the serene yet thrilling experience of a hot air balloon flight.
Farm equestrian and outdoor activity centre – quad bikes, horse riding, zip wire, human bowling, 4WD trips, archery, clay pigeon etc
A dramatic coastal course set amongst the Solway dunes, sometimes known as ‘the course that every golfer has heard of, but few get to play’
A small watersports centre on the shore of Derwentwater, offering Viking and Dragon boats as well as the more usual kayaks, canoes and sailing boats.
Learn to sail on Ullswater with RYA qualified staff, from 1 hour taster sessions to 5 day courses.
Bike hire at Whinlatter Forest, ideal for the popular mountain bike routes or forest trails. All sizes available, including buggys, and also a family package.
Swing trough the trees on Britain’s highest ‘Go Ape’ at Whinlatter, traverse high level crossings, then zip wire safely back down to earth.
Guided walks (as opposed to climbs or scrambles) in the fells for those not wishing to go it alone – published walks for anyone to join, or private group guiding.
New indoor climbing centre with 40 top rope climbs and full instruction available. Also an outdoor activity centre.
A unique golfing experience, with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Lakeland Fells, including Blencathra, Skiddaw and the Helvellyn Range.
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