Carlisle

Carlisle

Carlisle is an area with a wealth of historic attractions; you can join heritage trails that will submerse you in the areas history. There are also plenty of fun attractions if you after a more casual visit including climbing walls, miniature model museums and nature reserves.

But of course on Carlisle's doorstep is the majesty of the Lake District, a compact glaciated upland landscape of radiating U-shaped valleys, many containing long narrow lakes. Rocky mountain tops, open fell pasture and heather-covered slopes contrast with native woodland, exotic plantations and stone-walled fields in the valley bottoms. The resulting landscape has aesthetic unity marked by contrast in detail: mountains, moors, lakes, woods, streams, fields, stone walls, farms, villages and small scale industry, reflecting its relative geographical isolation and gradual development.

Countless adventurous activity providers are based or are active in the Lake District, with mountaineering, orienteering, fell walking, canoeing, climbing, abseiling, open-water swimming and of course the opportunity to camp or bed-down in a boarding house providing fantastic exercise, outdoor adventure and leadership opportunities for students from across the UK.

Not only is the Lake District beautiful and adventurous in itself, but it has also proved an inspiration to artists and writers such as Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth over the centuries.

Venues in this location

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Patterdale Hall

Patterdale Hall Estate is a 300-acre private estate located in the breathtakingly beautiful Ullswater valley. The Estate offers eleven comfortable and affordable self-catering holiday properties of various types, all with magnificent views and wondrous settings. We also have a 5-pitch Caravan Club Certified Location which you can read about further down this page. 

Glaramara

Glaramara welcomes individuals, families and groups to the stunningly beautiful Borrowdale Valley in the heart of the Lake District. It is a multi-purpose venue providing accommodation, bed and breakfast, evening meals, conference facilities, venue hire and outdoor activities.

In2venture

In2venture is a registered charity (no. 518891) which has been operating across north of England for almost 30 years. We are: ”A Christian Community Committed to the Exploration of Faith Through Outdoor Activity” and have provided outdoor adventures for tens of thousands of young people.

Derwent Water Marina

Calvert Trust Lake District

Challenging Disability Through Outdoor Adventure

The Lake District Calvert Trust is a residential outdoor centre with over 35 years’ experience delivering challenging outdoor adventure holidays for people with disabilities. 

Shearwater Adventure LLP

We offer a full range of outdoor related courses and adventure experiences in mountain and water sports. Our aim is to give each of our clients a personal, high quality, safe and enjoyable adventure experience.

 

Adventure Vertical/GoCave.com

Ormside Mill Residential Centre

Ormside Mill is a residential and activity centre, sitting in a quiet rural location in the heart of Cumbria’s beautiful Eden Valley, just three miles from the lovely market town of Appleby-in-Westmorland.

Ian & Tom Hopper

Pinpoint Adventure is an adventure activities company run by father son duo Ian and Tom Hopper based in Northumberland, the North East of England and Cumbria. We run a wide selection of adventure activities using our experience and knowledge to help create “Days to remember”.

Whitehaven Coast

There are hidden gems of history and wildlife along this post-industrial coastline

Only 5½ miles from the border of the Lake District National Park, this coastline stretches south from the 18th century harbour of Whitehaven towards the sandstone cliffs of St Bees Head.

Wasdale

Towering mountains and England's deepest lake

Wasdale is a remote farming hamlet surrounded by spectacular fells and dramatic wilderness. The fells have been an inspiration for mountaineers, climbers and poets for decades and remain a magnificent setting for an adventure to suit everyone.

Aira Force and Ullswater

A tranquil haven of towering peaks, serene waters and undulating hills

Ullswater valley is truly breathtaking, with its beautiful lake nestled amongst towering fells. The epic scenery and relative underdevelopment compared to other areas of the Lake District gives Ullswater a secluded and tranquil feel.

Acorn Bank

Delightful garden renowned for its herbs and fruit orchards

Best known for its comprehensive herb collection and traditional fruit orchards, Acorn Bank is a tranquil haven with a fascinating industrial past. Indulge yourself at the tea-room, where culinary herbs and fruit from the garden are used daily in soups, salads and puddings.

Talkin Tarn Activities

Based at the picturesque, rural setting of Talkin Tarn. Located in Brampton, just off the A69 east of Carlisle, Cumbria. We offer a wide range of outdoor adventures for families, groups and individuals of all ages and abilities. So why not come and have a go.

Eden Outdoor Adventures

Eden Outdoor Adventures is a small, friendly, family company run by Ian and Melanie. We specialise in providing activities for individuals, schools and groups that are tailored to your needs. We pride ourselves on providing affordable, fun, adventurous days out ,with high quality instruction and guiding with a personal touch.

Lowther Castle

At the top of the park stand the imposing remains of Lowther Castle and its hidden Gardens.

Newlands Adventure Centre Ltd

Newlands is now for everyone; school trips, national and international businesses, university groups, clubs or individuals. Over the years, thousands of people have taken on the 'Newlands Challenge', often experiencing what the great outdoors can offer for the first time and many return year after year to this special place.

Platty+ Limited

At Lodore we are blessed with both a great location and some great facilities.

With the majority of lake users staying towards the Keswick end we constantly find ourselves on a quiet and peaceful expanse of lake, the only way to experience the "Queen of Lakes". We also have plenty of perfect little bays and brooks to hide away from any weather that might come our way!

Countess Pillar, Brougham

A monument erected in 1656 by Lady Anne Clifford of nearby Brougham Castle, to commemorate her final parting here from her mother. On the low stone beside it, money was given to the poor each anniversary of their parting.

Glenridding Sailing Centre

Get yourself afloat amongst the stunning scenery of Ullswater in the English Lake District! The Glenridding Sailing Centre provides a wide range of sailing dinghies and traditional boats.

Ravenglass Roman Bath House and Fort

The remains of the bath house of Ravenglass Roman fort, established in AD 130, are among the tallest Roman structures surviving innorthern Britain: the walls stand almost 4 metres (13 feet) high.

Keswick Climbing Wall

Why not go GHYLL SCRAMBLING and splash, slide and jump into the cool mountain stream or spend a few hours in the cool shady woods on the HIGH ROPES or paddling on Derwentwater or if it all gets too much, come indoors and climb.

Banks East Turret - Hadrian's Wall

Imposing and well-preserved turret with adjoining stretches of Hadrian's Wall.

 

Leahill Turret and Piper Sike Turret - Hadrian's Wall

Turrets west of  Birdoswald on the length of Hadrian's Wall. Piper Sike has a cooking-hearth.

Poltross Burn Milecastle - Hadrian's Wall

One of the best-preserved milecastles on Hadrian's Wall, Poltross includes an oven, a stair to the rampart walk, and the remains of its north gateway.

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