Ready to take adventure to the next level? The Lake District is the ultimate playground for teens and young explorers, packed with adrenaline-fuelled activities and breathtaking scenery. Whether you're paddling across shimmering lakes, soaring through treetop obstacle courses, or tackling rugged mountain trails, there’s an adventure waiting for you.
From high-speed zip wires to wild ghyll scrambling, explore the best ways to get your heart racing in one of the UK’s most stunning national parks. Let’s go!
Take the adventure to the lakes! Drive a motorboat, paddle a kayak, or cruise across stunning waters. Hire canoes, paddleboards, and more on Windermere, Coniston, Ullswater, and Derwentwater. Grab your gear, hit the waves, and make a splash! Let’s go! On the water
Take on 35 exciting treetop challenges through the oak trees at Tree Top Trek, ending with a speedy descent down the 14m high zip wire. Based at Brockhole on Windermere. High Rope Adventure - Brockhole
Traverse along rock faces, hop across boulders, climb up waterfalls, slide down natural rock chutes and plunge into deep pools of water.
Explore off-road forest trails on an all-terrain segway. Segway sessions are available at Whinlatter forest near Keswick, and Grizedale forest near Windermere. You can also do Tree top challenges and zip wires for a full adventure day out. Forest Segway - Go Ape
Hire an electric off-road mountain bike from Coniston Boating Centre, and get a little more push power on the up hills so you can really enjoy the down hills!
Secured by a cable as you climb up the steep miners track on a mountain side, via ferrata is a challenging climbing experience with amazing views over the Lake District's Honister valley. Classic and Xtreme routes available, for ages 10 and over.
The Lake District has remote places with some of the darkest skies in the country, perfect for star gazing. Discover some of our dark sky places, and tips to make the most of your night under the stars.
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