Things to do in the Lake District

With two of England’s most beautiful and wild National Parks and two Areas of Outstanding National Beauty (AONB) on the door step the Lake District makes for an ideal location your yurt holiday. With so much to see and do the bigger question is where will your adventure take you?

With so very many amazing places to see, things to do and out of the way gems to explore its difficult to know where to start planning your holiday. In order to help you get the most out of your holiday we have teamed up with the guys at Wild Things Publishing who are the experts in all things wild, fun, outdoors and off the beaten track to bring you some of the very best of what the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales have to offer.

In partnership with Wild Things Publishing and using the following guidebooks we have put together a list of some of our favourites places to go in and around the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. Put the kettle on, sit back and start getting excited about your holiday. The adventure starts here…

Start planning your adventure today. All books now available to purchase with your booking. Prices from £15.99 including p&p.

Bushcraft

Canoe and Bushcraft
Full day

“The open canoe and the ethos of bushcraft go together perfectly. Marrying impact free travel to reach areas unattainable by any other means, with the self sufficient, low impact tradition of bushcraft!” This is not a survival course! But a fun, and educational day journeying in stable open boat canoes to venues on and around the lake. Along the way...

The Mountains
Full Day

The Mountains is a full-day outdoor activity in the Lake District equipping you with mountain bushcraft & survival skills and is suitable for those who would like to be challenged while being taught new skills. This activity is all about hands-on bushcraft and survival training in a mountainous environment, covering as many aspects as possible including; Navigation and tool use...

The Flame
Full Day

The Flame is a full-day, in-depth fire lighting bushcraft course in the Lake District. This hands-on bushcraft course is aiming at helping you master the fundamentals of fire lighting in the wild, including; Material selection Tool use Fire lays Modern and traditional methods Ember management Mastery of friction Importance of fire and using it as a tool- Fire management Principles...

Outdoor Activities

Honister Gorge Scrambling
Half Day

The word ‘Ghyll’ in Ghyll Scrambling is the Cumbrian word for mountain stream and is often called Gorge Scrambling or Canyoning. It is only natural to feel confused when you see the different names however, it is all about the same, fun-filled outdoor activity! On an important note: The motto for this outdoor activity is ‘the wetter the better’. Honister...

Rock Climbing Taster
Half Day

This is a half-day, hands-on rock-climbing course aiming at beginners which include skills such as; Belaying Lowering Climbers calls and movement skills Both rock climbing and abseiling are options at a wide variety of crags within and around the Borrowdale valley, and our local instructors take pride in tailoring the activities to meet your specific needs and abilities. You can...

Rock Climbing Progression / Multi Pitch Climbing
Full Day

A full day of intensive Rock Climbing! Starting from the absolute basics of tying into the rope and improving your belaying, we will cover anchor placement, different climbing equipment, and go off on any skills tangents that crop up along the way. After improving your technique on a number of singles pitch routes, we will talk about and then tackle...

Our Providers

In order to offer the very best experiences possible we have teamed up with some of the Lake District finest and most experienced outdoor providers to bring you an array of adventures you won’t be able to find anywhere else. Ideal for families, friends and anyone with a sense of adventure, there is something here for everyone, the only question is which one will you choose…….

Mobile Adventure

A small, adaptable, professional and highly flexible outdoor company which runs a wide variety of outdoor activities across the Lake District, and sometimes further afield. You want to do something outdoors these guys can make it happen for you.

For the last 15 years MobileAdventure have provided a whole range of outdoor activities to suit all ages and abilities They are a small independent company focused on providing families, groups and individuals with a great outdoor activity experience at an affordable price; from taking on the UKs original Via Ferrata, rock climbing in the Borrowdale Valley, Canoeing, Kayaking, paddleboarding or Ghyll Scrambling, they can show you the best of the Lake District’s and outdoor adventures.

Where will your adventure take you? Book yours today.

Keswick Canoe & Bushcraft

Based in the heart of the Lakes, Keswick Canoe and Bushcraft are group of professional, committed instructors with years of experience ready to take your outdoor experience to the next level!

Specialist providers of canoe tours, river trips and bushcraft & wilderness skills they are able to offer courses and activity days for both beginners and advanced level to better suit your needs. Offering an array of activities from learning the fine art of spoon carving, shelters building and fire lighting with flints and steels to their signature Canoe and Bushcraft day on the beautiful Derwentwater they offer an array of unique experiences to choose from.

Whether you are out on the water, in a forest or on a hill you can relax and enjoy your time as every member of their team is extremely knowledgeable and highly qualified.

Where will your adventure take you? Book yours today.

Green Man Survival

Immerse yourself in the outdoors, reconnect with nature and learn some new skills with Green Man Survival on one of their bushcraft and survival experiences. Located in the heart of the Lake District and specialising in real world, reality based survival training there really is something for everyone. Offering courses and survival experiences suitable for all from adventurous young families to born survivors and everyone in between.

All experiences are offered on a private booking basis for you and your group so you have complete flexibility to choose your own date for your experience.

Where will your adventure take you? Book yours today.