You are here: Home > Ideas and Inspiration > Sunny day ideas
The Lake District, Cumbria is England’s most beautiful corner in any weather, but there’s something magical about the place when the sun shines. The sun draws out walkers and mountaineers, sailors and cyclists, abseilers and zorbers, zipliners and those looking to sit quietly by a lake and take in the majestic beauty of it all.
You could go for a walk with a shepherdess (and her flock of sheep). Go quad biking through a forest, tap into your inner Bear Grylls with a lesson in bushcraft, or test your fear of heights (and your balance) by traversing a cliff on the UK’s best via ferrata. For more adventure thrills, there’s Go-Ape in the Grizedale Forest and Whinlater, or a spot of go-karting. Or you could do something a lot more relaxing and take to a lake for a sunset canoe ride followed by dinner.
When the sun shines in the Lake District, the outdoors is the place to be. We’re ready for you, whatever you want to do.
…Or should that guide be a “B-W”? Our team has put together this guide to Cumbria’s best-known lakes, how to find them; and what to look for when you get there.
Imagine leaving the heart of Whitehaven's historic port and being taken back in time to an exotic…
Develop outdoor skills with us - we offer abseiling and navigation courses in Langdale, Coniston…
Wide range of activities including Horse Riding, Quad Biking, Go-Karting, Archery, Clay Pigeon…
Based at the head of England's best trail centre, the Altura trail in Whinlatter Forest, Keswick. A…
Our famous glass blowing experiences are back. Experience first-hand and close up, the extreme…
Cartmel Racecourse is a truly unique location - home to Summer Jump horseracing with added delights…
Adrenaline filled adventure inside the belly of a Lake District mountain, ‘Climb the Mine’ is the…
Road biking is quite a thing here in the Lake District, but the undulating landscape can be…
Make yourself comfortable in the former home of National Trust Founder, Canon Rawnsley. Only…
Do you want to learn what to do when the mist comes down and how to accurately take and follow a…
The myriad of slate quarries, including the famous Catherdral Cavern close to Coniston provide a…
Dominating the Lake District Coast where the mountains tumble into the sea and bursting with…
A masterpiece of storytelling; 350 years of social history and a celebration of life, revolutions…
A rugged Lake District landscape where nature restoration works alongside hill farming, to benefit…
Treetop Lake District is home to award-winning high ropes adventures, Treetop Trek and Treetop Nets…
If you enjoy high level excitements then why not step boldly over the edge of a near-vertical rock…
Quad Biking 16yrs+ and 4x4 off Road driving. Available as one hour sessions or with full and part…
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Family Adventure days, Guided Walking, Navigation…
The Lake District is home to some of the most amazing Gravel Biking routes in England, with world…
To be able to walk the track taken by the miners of old, to explore the hidden gems beneath our…
The sport of rock climbing was essentially born here, and the Lake District has a rich heritage of…
The UK’s most popular place to place adventure kicks off by heading into the Lake District –…
Educational farm business, involving learning about the farm and Herdwick Sheep, including meeting…
This is the ideal activity for groups of 8 or more who want to challenge both their mind and body.…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
Number of results: 327
, currently showing 41 to 60.
Appleby-in-Westmorland
A world hidden from the surface but full of adventure and challenge for all. From simple passageways to great labyrinths. Your journey feels like you’re reaching into the bowels of the earth on a true adventure. The experience is incredibly…
Newby Bridge
Paddle Windermere to a remote shore, light fire and cook on open fire. We are an inclusive company and welcome people of all abilities.
Eskdale Valley
Experience canoeing on one of the Lake Districts most remote and impressive lakes and take a journey on the deepest lake in England taking in the views of the Scafell Massif.
Cockermouth
Join us for an evening of intrigue and opulence aboard the Orient Express! Our Murder Mystery nights really are like no other. Seated on our stunning steam train and surrounded by 1930’s decor, you will be transported to an era gone by whilst the…
Have you ever wanted to climb the highest mountain in the UK or maybe take on a mountain horseshoe and reach 9 summits in one day? Whatever it is that you have always wanted to do, you can hire one of our fully qualified and insured mountain…
Various locations in Cumbria
Tailor made self guided, walking, cycling and touring holidays with luxury and classic accommodation showing you the hidden gems of the area.
Sail Winderemere with us, feel the wind ruffle your hair, and then the surge of the boat as the sails begin their work of converting breeze to smiles.
You can choose how complicated the experience is from being in charge of pulling or not pulling…
Windermere
Join Green Man Survival in our private woodland on the shores of Windermere to discover the ancient art of archery. We will learn a little about the history of this primitive skill and have the chance to experience how tricky it must have been for…
Tripadvisor Traveller Rating
54 reviewsLangdale
The abseil is around 100-120 feet and you also get to have an explore around Hodge Close Quarry. It's a fascinating site to look around. Be prepared for a short, steep walk out the quarry on loose rock. There is a limited free parking area right…
Tripadvisor Traveller Rating
1055 reviewsLyth Valley
Let us take you on one of our favourite walks, an off-the-beaten-track route far from the crowds that flock to the Lake District National Park.
Tripadvisor Traveller Rating
54 reviewsAMBLESIDE
Rydal Cave is a large cavern on the north side of Loughrigg Fell, above Rydal Water. This famous lakeland beauty spot is actually man-made, as a result of slate quarrying.
Grasmere
A visit to Dove Cottage today transports you back to this remarkable period of ‘plain living and high thinking’. The sights, sounds and smells bring to life the bustling family home the Wordsworths would have known over 200 years ago.
Tripadvisor Traveller Rating
968 reviewsNr Kendal
Quad Biking 16yrs+ and 4x4 off Road driving. Available as one hour sessions or with full and part day packages
Tripadvisor Traveller Rating
66 reviewsGrisedale Bridge, Glenridding
With beautiful, dramatic scenery that lends itself to days spent hiking amongst the Lakeland fells, exploring the quaint villages, or simply relaxing on the water, hop aboard a Ullswater ‘Steamer’ to experience this little slice of Lake District…
Tripadvisor Traveller Rating
1481 reviewsThroughout Cumbria
More Than Mountains was set up over twelve years ago to share our passion for exploring the hills and mountains of the English Lake District. We specialise in designing bespoke days out that are tailored to meet your goals and aspirations.
Tripadvisor Traveller Rating
77 reviewsCarlisle
Standing proudly in the city it has dominated for nine centuries, Carlisle Castle remained a working fortress until well within living memory. Today's highlights include the Prisoners' beautiful carvings, the exhibition and wall walk.
Totally unique to Lakeland Ascents and not found anywhere else in the Lakes, or the UK for that matter, the Lakeland Legend Challenge is a full-on day of 3 extreme adventure activities, all set around an atmospheric slate quarry close to Coniston.…
Tripadvisor Traveller Rating
1043 reviewsWe offer Gorge Walking (also known as Ghyll Scrambling) for young explorers. An adventure aimed specifically for families with children. If your kids love splashing about in water or you want them to build water confidence then this is the activity…
Tripadvisor Traveller Rating
458 reviewsGhyll Scrambling, or Gorge Scrambling, is the ultimate all-weather experience! Come and get wet and enjoy an atmospheric trip up a mountain river. Climb up waterfalls, scramble over rocks, jump into crystal clear plunge-pools, enjoy natural slides…
Tripadvisor Traveller Rating
1043 reviewsConiston
Meet Coniston's heroes, John Ruskin, artist, radical and seer and Donald Campbell, speed ace. View the fully restored Bluebird craft in the Bluebird wing of the museum. Discover the mineral wealth of the fells, all at 'the most thought provoking…
Receive all the latest news, special offers and information from the Lake District, Cumbria
Cumbria Tourism, Windermere Road, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PL