Things to do in Cumbria, England: The Best Other Outdoor Activities

Dallam Outdoors are experts in outdoor education, recreation, qualification courses, expeditions and children's activities. Join us for a Taster Day, a Skills Saturday, a Sociable Sunday or for our exciting new Adult Developers’ Course – we have something for outdoorsy people of all ages and abilities. Dallam Outdoors is located in an ideal part of the country - about 5 miles south of Kendal in Cumbria and close to the borders of Lancashire and Yorkshire, giving us easy access to lots of beautiful crags, rivers, caves and hills. We have expert staff and excellent equipment ready to take you out – so, what are you waiting for?

Eden Outdoor Adventures is a small, friendly, family company run by Ian and Melanie. We specialise in providing activities for individuals, families 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. We will work hard to understand your needs and design half, full and multi day adventures and tours to make your time with us one to remember. To help us do this, Eden Outdoor Adventures draw upon a great deal of knowledge and over 20 years of experience of working in the outdoors and the areas we operate. All our instructors and guides hold National Qualifications in the activities we offer to ensure you experience our highest standards. We can offer you guided walking and tours, rock climbing, canoeing, ghyll scrambling and skills courses. Wherever your dreams take you, let Eden Outdoor Adventures help make them come true.

Adventure guides on call for off the beaten track adventures in stunning environments! We offer rock climbing, abseiling, canoeing, canyoning, ghyll scrambling, mountain walks, scrambles, caving and mountain biking. Qualified professional guides for your safety and enjoyment.

Now in our 33rd year of operation.2014 fees £20 per adult, children half price.You will need extra money for the Bus, Taxi, or Launch fares.Loyalty Card Scheme for our regular customers. The cards are available from the leaders. Use them for the Keswick Mountain Festival too.

Gummer's How is easy to reach via the A590, turning onto the A592 at Newby Bridge, and then right onto Fell Foot Brow. Continue to drive or cycle up the incredibly steep hill until you reach the car park at Gummer's How. There are also several laybys where you can sensibly leave your car. You can probably do without a map for the basic walk, but if you have an OS map, the grid ref for the start is SD 390 877, height 681ft. If you go off the main path onto the myriad of smaller paths, we would definitely recommend a map. Start by taking the footpath northwards, signposted Gummer's How. Almost immediately you will be rewarded with magnificent views of the lake. The path is a little bit challenging, but straightforward if you're reasonably fit and wearing sensible walking shoes. Grid ref for the summit is SD 390 884, height 1034ft. At the top there is a trig point, and some fabulous views of Windermere. Total length of the walk, there and back, is about 1.2 miles.

Key Adventures provide a wide range of outdoor activities in the Lake District including: Abseiling Rock climbing Ghyll scrambling Guided hillwalking Orienteering Mountain navigation training Open canoe coaching Sea kayak coaching Weaselling Raft building Adventure journeys Family adventure days Team challenge events Outdoor team building events Stag and Hen events Key Adventures is licensed by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority and is insured with the Activity Industry Mutual. All instructors are professionally qualified and our Event Coordinators are Accredited Practitioners of the Institute for Outdoor Learning

Come and meet our alpacas... We are based in the south of Kendal on the edge of the Lake District a UNESCO world heritage site and would love you to come and enjoy the experience of spending time with our fur babies. Take an alpaca for a walk, come and meet our herd at their home by booking a 'Meet & Greet' or we can bring our alpacas to you! Residential Care homes, schools, activity centres or party venues, the possibilities are endless. You will fall in love with these fluffy, inquisitive animals by the end of your visit and hopefully have learnt a lot more about them. Our walk is over The Helm to the south of Kendal, a public access hill with 360 degree panoramic views over Kendal and the surrounding Lakeland and Yorkshire fells. For people of any age and most abilities we offer a "Meet & Greet" at the alpacas home 5 minutes from J36 of the M6. Come and spend time with these quirky, inquisitive animals, feed them, enjoy their company. Go to our website for full details.