Activity holidays in summer
Feel at one with nature as you explore charming county roads, rugged hills and scenic lakes on an adventure holiday. From heat-pumping Mountain biking to laid back boating holidays, there are plenty of ways to enjoy England’s great outdoors this summer. Explore the places that inspired the classic tale of ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ on a cycling break in Oxfordshire, enjoy an exhilarating rush as you kitesurf on the seas of Devon’s World Heritage Jurassic Coast, and learn survival skills on a bushcraft adventure in Nottingham.
Discover The Lakes by Canoe
Canoe along the Derwentwater and discover something special about being close to the water.
Location: Keswick, Cumbria
Take in the sea air on horseback
Experience a horse ride like no other with Cumbrian Heavy Horses.
Location: Whicham Valley, Cumbria
Reach new heights on a Lake District mountain
Climb where only birds fly and explore a hidden underground world in Cumbria’s Lake District mountains, the ultimate place to broaden your horizons.
Location: Honister Pass, Cumbria
Explore the Lakes in a funky electric 'Twizy'
The head-turning electric Renault ‘Twizys’ are now available for anyone to hire.
Location: Ullswater, Cumbria
May events: Celebrate nature at Keswick Mountain Festival
Enjoy outdoor activities, world class speakers, sporting events, camping, and live music at this unique festival in the heart of the Lake District.
Location: Keswick, Cumbria
Go horseriding in the Lake District
Saddle up for a two-day horseriding trek around the fells of the Lake District.
Location: Lake District, Cumbria
Cycle across two national parks
The new Lakes and Dales Loop takes in two National Parks and some of the most scenic landscapes across Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales.
Location: Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria
Wander along the Whitehaven coastline
With the opening of the Whitehaven to Silecroft coastal path this summer, there’s more coastline than ever to explore.
Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria
