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Explore our full range of activities below, or head straight to popular experiences like ghyll scrambling or canyoning.

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At Lake District Activities, we run professionally led outdoor sessions in some of Cumbria’s best mountain and canyon venues. Whether you’re ghyll scrambling, abseiling down rock faces, trying rock climbing for the first time or stepping it up with canyoning, our sessions are designed to be exciting, safe and well organised from first enquiry to the moment you leave, tired and smiling.

Established in 2012, we’ve been delivering outdoor activities in the Lake District for 14 years, working with families, groups and corporate clients from across the UK and further afield.

Most activities run as half-day sessions, giving you the option to combine two into a full day if you’d like more of a challenge. You can mix and match experiences or take on the Lakeland Legend Challenge if you’re looking to pack several activities into one big day out.

Our sessions work well for families, groups of friends, stag and hen parties and corporate teams. If you’re unsure which activity would suit your group best, have a look through the options on this page or get in touch – we’re always happy to help you choose.

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Had an incredible day with John for our first time gyll scrambling would definitely do more of this again with pale district activities.
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ben ingram
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We did Gyll Scrambling, brilliant activity to do while visiting the lakes Kids aged 9&10, they love the outdoors and are fearless so they got stuck straight in and we all had a brilliant afternoon together Highly recommend if looking for something a little different to do
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My 10 year old son and I did the ghyll scramble at Coniston with Mark yesterday… what an amazing experience… we both loved it, great bonding time, we did climbing techniques, slid down waterfalls, jumped into plunge pools, floated around and scrambled… I chose to wear my waterproof Hokas with foam soles … they were amazing buoyancy aids :-) which made putting my feet down a little tricky… but I could float like an otter very easily! Excellent knowledge from mark and great encouragement throughout, we felt safe and challenged throughout!
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Damian Marsden
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We did the morning canyoning session with Scott who was absolutely brilliant - he was kind and reassuring, explained everything clearly, and didn’t drop us during the abseils which was an added bonus. We went into the activity not really knowing what to expect but it was one of the most exciting experiences we’ve had. Thanks for a great time!
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Mark Walker
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We liked it very much. This was our first experience. In the future we go canyoning more often.
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Robert Reus
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Great scrambling session with our instructor Paul - really personable and tailored the session to suit the group. Would highly recommend if you have an adventurous spirit!
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I didn’t know what to expect going to this activity but it was absolutely amazing!! There was only me and my dad on this trip with Si and he was great, looked after us, reassured us and we had so much fun! 10000% recommend this to anyone.
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Maddison Wood
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We had an amazing day with Pete. Ghyll scrambling in church beck was a brilliant morning which I would recommend to anyone! Thanks Si and Pete !
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Corinne Glover
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Had a great day Ghyll Scrambling with my team from work. Si was a superb instructor; patient, calm and happy to get loads of photos/videos along the way. I would 100% recommend using the business for a well organised and fun day out.
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