Activities in Cumbria
Cumbria takes in the whole of the Lake District, with England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike, and its largest lake, Windermere. On eola you can book paddleboard lessons, giant boards and paddleboard and kayak hire at Newby Bridge on Windermere with Paddleboard The Lakes, and paddleboard lessons, kayak trips, canoeing and archery on Ullswater with Ullswater Paddleboarding. Lake District Packrafting runs packrafting trips and an overnight expedition from Keswick, Genuine Adventures runs guided walks up Scafell Pike and the Old Man of Coniston, paddleboarding on Coniston Water, rock climbing and tag archery, and Kendal Snowsports Club has a moguls and terrain course on its dry slope.
Paddleboarding with Liv Wild Paddleboarding and Arnside Sailing Club, and guided walks with OWM Adventures, show here when they add new dates. Lessons and kayak trips with Ullswater Paddleboarding are for ages 8 and over. Read more in the Ullswater Paddleboarding spotlight. For more nearby, see Lake District, Watermillock, Arnside and Lancashire.
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Questions about activities in Cumbria
What activities can I book in Cumbria?
In Cumbria you can book paddleboarding, kayaking, packrafting, guided walks, rock climbing, archery and skiing. Paddleboard The Lakes Ltd at Newby Bridge runs lessons, giant boards and hire. Ullswater Paddleboarding in Watermillock offers lessons, kayak trips and archery. Lake District Packrafting runs trips from Keswick, Genuine Adventures offers guided walks, paddleboarding, rock climbing and tag archery, and Kendal Snowsports Club has a moguls and terrain course.
How much do activities in Cumbria cost?
Paddleboarding lessons start from £40, a kayak trip with Ullswater Paddleboarding is £35 and packrafting starts from £44. Guided walks up Scafell Pike or the Old Man of Coniston are £50, and rock climbing tasters £42. Archery starts from £20 and the Kendal moguls course is £18. Prices are per person, except giant paddleboards at £60 per group.
What can I do in Cumbria in winter?
Lake District Packrafting and Genuine Adventures have dates between November and March for packrafting, guided walks, paddleboarding, rock climbing and tag archery. Ullswater Paddleboarding has winter dates for its lessons, kayak trips, canoeing, archery and hire, Paddleboard The Lakes Ltd has paddleboard and kayak hire and giant boards in the same months, and Kendal Snowsports Club runs its moguls course. Paddleboarding with Liv Wild Paddleboarding and Arnside Sailing Club, and guided walks with OWM Adventures, show on eola when they add new dates.
What are the minimum ages for activities in Cumbria?
Ullswater Paddleboarding's lessons and kayak trips are for ages 8+ and its archery 7+. Paddleboard The Lakes Ltd has a family lesson for ages 8+, and its adult group and private lessons are 18+. With Genuine Adventures, rock climbing is 8+, tag archery 10+ and paddleboarding 13+, with private sessions suggested for ages 10 to 12. Under-18s must be with an adult.
What should I bring?
For paddleboarding, bring swimwear, a towel and a spare set of dry clothes and shoes. For packrafting, wear shoes that can get wet and stay on, avoid cotton and bring a towel and a change of clothes. For guided walks, bring walking boots, a 20-litre rucksack, lunch, 2 litres of water and waterproofs. For archery, wear outdoor clothes and shoes.
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