Destination Cumbria

Destination Cumbria is an adventure activity booking specialist. We are based in the Lake District, which is surrounding by varying landscapes.

The rich variety of terrain allows us to offer:

• Paintball so you can enjoy the rush of a good gun fight with all your friends.

• Quads for those who like to drive off-road exploring the terrain.

• Clay Pigeon Shooting if you like to shoot with a rifle, but do not want to hit a living target.

• Hiking to discover marvelous corners of the lake district.

• Horse Riding so you can walk, trot or even canter through the fields and beaches of this marvelous district.

• 4x4 Routes to go on a cross-country road and drive recklessly independently of the terrain.

• Climbing the most steep rock walls with the aid of a rope.

• Archery, so you can feel like a modern Robin Hood and hit a target either on a field or on the forest.

• Caving. Explore the insides of the earth with this marvelous sport with the aid of a headlamp and a rope.

• Mountain Biking so you can ride through the wonderful forests of the lake district exploring the most marvelous terrains.

• Abseiling down walls and slopes having fun and exercising your muscles.

• Ballooning over the lakes taking in the most beautiful scenery.

• Canyoning, the sport that has it all. Abseil down the canyon next to a waterfall, swim on the river, cave with it when it gets underground and climb over every obstacle.

• Gliding over fields and forests securely guided by an instructor.

• Sailing over the waters, on your own or with a patron, for a week or just for a couple of hours. We suit all your needs.

• Skydiving from a distance of 14,000ft, either alone or with the security of being strapped to an instructor for the 30 second freefall and the 5 minutes parachute ride.

We offer activity programmes suitable for all ages and levels of fitness throughout the year. There are loads of adventures and great deals to enjoy.

We aim to bring you and adventure together. We provide the best information and booking services in the area. Furthermore, we have personalised gift vouchers available for all activities.

If you like water, extreme sports and marvelous locations, this is your adventure. Get to know all the rivers, gorges and canyons in the Lake District with our canyoing adventures!

This sport consists mainly of following the water whatever it does, so you may have to:

• Climb over rocks or down pitches with or without the aid of ropes.

• Scramble under bushes or even through underground caves with a lantern.

• Swim on the river where there is no shore to walk on.

• Walk on the shore, which won’t last long…

You will have the oportunity of discovering breathtaking views and corners of the district which are not normally crossed by humans. According to your spirit of adventure you can choose the length and difficulty of your trek. We can adapt ourselves to suit whatever you need.

Take advantage of the marvelous lakes and sailing conditions of the Lake District with Destination Cumbria!

We offer many options which you can enjoy, though you should book in advance as we have a limited number of boats. Allow yourself to be challenged by our various boats so you can do any type of sailing.

You can hire any of our boats for an hour or even a full week, or you can take sailing lessons so you can become a professional sailor and control your own boat. You will learn in a progressive way thanks to our fun method and our qualified instructions.

Remember this sport is restricted by weather conditions, so please call in advance to check if the conditions are suitable!

We look forward to have you among our students, so please contact us for more details!

Sign up with us for a thrilling experience like you've never had before!

We provide a parachute jump from 2 miles high. You will be accompanied by an instructor through the whole process, even the jump so that you do not have to worry about opening the parachute yourself.

Once the aircraft has reached its designated altitude of 12,000ft, it is time to freefall! The freefall experience only lasts about 35 seconds but you will remain with the feeling forever. The parachute is normally deployed about 5000ft and then you will enjoy a parachute ride that lasts about 5 minutes. What´s more, you will be left breathless by the views if you manage to keep your eyes open. The Lake District is a picturesque place and perfect for skydiving. 

We offer some "Adventure Vouchers", "Girls Getaways" - the perfect plan for your Hen Party - and "Romantic Breaks". Thinking about a nice surprise for your better half? We provide a range of weekend or midweek breaks, so you can give a great gift to your loved one. 

Contact Destination Cumbria Skydiving for more details. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Come and paraglide with us taking on a very exciting adventure!

If you want to experience the thrill of this sport without actually doing any of the work or the process of learning, take part of one of our tandem paraglides. You will be safely attached to your harness and one of our instructors will pilot the paraglide.

If you are a more experienced paraglider or would like to become one, you can take paragliding lessons with us and you will safely learn to pilot one of our canopies!

We tailor various special occasions and events, like Girls Getaways (the perfect Hen Party) and Romantic breaks. These holidays are an ideal surprise for your loved one. We offer a vast list of weekend and midweek activity options optins that can really pamper, spoil and satisfy everyone. 

Enjoy the scenery as you glide over the beautiful scenery of the lake district. Overcome your fears with this awesome activity which you will always remember! And if you wish, you can take home pictures of your flight.

Write to us to know more information on our flights and deals. We look forward to meeting you and fly with you!

Looking for something different and exciting that is not very dangerous? Join us for an unforgettable ballooning experience!

Welcome to Destination Cumbria Ballooning to enjoy the marvellous views of the Lake District from the wicker basket of your balloon. Take in the glistening water and the woodlands while you fly comfortably. Admire the landscape, glide over the lake waters and contemplate the running rabbits or the flying eagles while enjoying this amazing experience.

The flights depend on the weather conditions and we welcome group bookings. You can celebrate your birthday with us, bring your company for a wonderful day out, your spouse or partner for a romantic trip, or plan with us your Hen or Stag Party. Or, if you are looking for a different and breathtaking gift, this is for you! Our passion and aim to tailor the best service to our clients.

Also, if you´ll like a complete adventure, you can combine ballooning with our other offers and stay over the weekend!

If you want to make your event a special one, don’t hesitate to contact us at Destination Cumbria and have the best time of your life!

Have you always dreamed of flying but you would like to feel the wind on your face rather than be locked up in a cabin? Gliding is most definitely your sport.

Join us to fly with the birds with one of our qualified instructors in our beautiful machines. You will take off in a two seat glider and our instructor will show you in-air how the controls work and, if you wish, you can have a go at controling the craft! If you don’t, then relax and enjoy the wonderful views of the Lake District from above.

We offer gliding trips which are safe and informative, and that, paired up with our friendly staff makes us one of the leading companies in this sport and the reason you should come with us for this amazing experience!

Contact us at Destination Cumbria if you wish to know more about this sport and our routes and prices.

If you are looking for an amazing adventure that has emotion, competition and racing, come to Destination Cumbria and join our Paintball activities.

Once you are dressed in the combat clothes we provide, wear the body protectors and the helmet and googles, your pulse will start racing and you will feel ready for the challenge. Combine that with a semi-automatic gun loaded with paintballs and you will be ready to bring down the other team.

There are several war scenarios that you can choose, including forests, abandoned cities and western towns! Feel at ease while you beat your enemy into submission and protect your team.

We will help you find the arena you need for your particular needs, and we are great for planning stag and hen parties, corporate events or even family gatherings!

If you need more information don’t hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help.

If you are an adventurous driver who loves bumps, mud and forest roads, then quads is definitely your option. Come with us at Destination Cumbria and we will find the option that best suits you.

First you will learn how to drive our small zippies, 4-wheeled motorbikes adapted for any kind of terrain. After that, driving through the cross-country roads at the Lake District will be a pleasure at your disposal.

Driving our quads is really easy and you will not need previous experience as a driver because our qualified instructors will guide you through everything you need to know and will be there to assist you through the activity.

Enjoy this wonderful activity especially suited for groups of friends and even hen or stag events! And if you are a family looking for the perfect day out, we even have mini-quads for the little ones!

If you are coming to the lake district and want to explore this magnificent zone, hiking is your best option.

You will get to explore remote corners of the districs choosing from several classic walks. You can imitate the routes of Alfred Wainwright and get to really know the lakes and forests.

Loose yourself in nature while you hike on your own discovering new places or follow the routes with a professional guide that will show you exactly what you want to see.

If you choose to do one of these tours, stay assured that you will be shown all the jewels and treasures that are hidden within the forests, such as waterfalls, mountain views and rare plants only known to those who dare to adventure in the depness of the district.

Contact us for more details on our amazing hikes.

A marvellous way to explore the valleys and beaches which can be found all over the lake district is Horse Riding.

We offer you a vast choice of courses for all levels of experience:

• Lead Rein Rides: if you have never ridden a horse, this is the course for you. You will guide your horse, but if you struggle, the guide can control your horse with a second rein.

• Short treks: for those who are not afraid to try things on their first or second experience. This ride will take you through the best experience and you will even get to trot!

• Horse Hacks: for experienced riders. To take part of this experience you must know how to walk your horse, trot and canter.

All our courses include the safety equipment needed for being on a horse. If you wish to know more about our courses, contact us!

Are you a driver freak? Would you like to experience the adrenaline of driving of-road through ramps and bumps? Enjoy the extreme driving experience with our 4x4 routes.

The first thing you will have to do will be to learn how to drive our wonderful machines by driving in our circuit. After that you will be allowed to take the 4x4 on a ride through the most adventurous traks while you explore the Lake District.

To take part in this activity you will need a valid Brittish Driving licence. It doesn’t matter if you have never driven a 4x4 before or if you are an experience cross-country driver and have your own 4x4, you can come with us and enjoy the thrill of driving and discovering new roads.

We also offer you the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a 4x4 to learn driving skills which you can apply both to your cross-country driving and to your everyday driving.

If you want to experience an activity that would make you use your brains, your muscles and provokes and adrenaling rush, you should try climbing.

This unique combination will make your senses more acute which will most definitely hook you! The most demanding routes will make you feel delighted and relieved when you reach the top, providing the most wonderful chill.

Independently of being an expert climber or a beguinner, you will be rewarded by the wonderfull views when you reach the top of the finest rock climbing in England. In the lake district you can find every array of posiblities.

If you want to spend your time doing something exciting and different, or maybe take up a new hobby, this is your sport.

Come and take a look to our routes to see which one adapts better to your needs.

Join us at Destination Cumbria to take part of the wonderful sport of Archery!

This sport consists on shooting at a target with a modern bow and arrow. If you are a thoughtful type of person this is the sport for you, as it requires practice and concentration.

The objective of this activity is to get as many arrows as possible in the centre of the target. Beguinners will start at a distance of 20 yards, but the most expert shooters will have to try from a 100 yards!

The other option we offer is field archery, in which you will have to shoot at unmarked targets within the forests and landmarks of the Lake District. This type of archery is becoming very popular, be one of the first to try it!

Contact us if you wish to know more about these wonderful sports.

If you are a born explorer come and join us in this marvelous sport that is caving.

The requirements for this activity are simple: be willing to crawl underground over mud and water. Provided with a headlamp and a harness you will get into the most difficult caves and admire their geology and the weird forms of their stalactites and stalagmites.

Depending on the cave, you will have to deal with pitches, underground streams and tight squeezes which will challenge your adventure. To help you with the most difficult passages you will use ropes, and climbing might be necessary to avoid the most dangerous spots.

Have fun while you let your most savage side run wild while you explore the undeground of the wonderful place that is the Lake District.

If you wish to know more about this activity, contact us at Destination Cumbria.

Set yourself up for off-road biking with our mountain bike option through the forests, mountains and valleys of the Lake District!

Either if you are the adventurous kind or if you rather follow the leader, we can offer you many possibilities that will suit your wants:

• On your own: we can offer you maps and routes so you can go and explore wherever you wish. You can bring your own bike or rent one of ours and all the gear you need.

• Guided: book a guided adventure and set off with a group and one of our experienced guides through the route of your choice, which will depend on your fitness, your experience and how many adventure you are willing to take!

To make a reservation or hire a bike don’t hesitate to contact us!

If you like climbing but you like more coming down, abseiling is your sport.

It consists on sliding down a wall with the assistance of a rope that controls your descent. We offer different  levels of difficulty depending on your experience. Beguinners can start on the local crags and more experienced abseilers can practice their skills on viaducts or bridges over rivers.

This sport is considered the safest of all extreme sports and it can be done by people of all ages independently of their fitness level. You will not need any special gear to practice it and it can be combined with mountain climbing to get the full package.

If you wish to try a new adventure, this is your opportunity to get to know something new. If you are interested, you can contact us for further details, offers and deals.
 

In Destination Cumbria we are devoted to giving you the best experience possible for your adventure sports. Come canoeing with us and you will have a wonderful experience in one of the most beautiful places in UK, the Lake District.

We offer various courses suited for beginners which take part on the lake and more advanced courses on the river for experienced canoeists. Put yourself on the hands of our very experienced instructors to develop your skills and glide over the lake waters while you take on the amazing scenery.

Canoes are based on the boats used by the native-american to travel and transport things on rivers. This kind of boat is open and it’s steered with a single bladed paddle, as opossed to kayaks which use a double bladded paddle.

Contact us if you wish to receive more information on our courses and prices.

Come to Destination Cumbria if you want to take part in something different and fun!

We are located on the Lake District, a wonderful place with a wonderful scenery where you can explore all the corners its waters can offer.

Kayaking is a sport that has taken off in the last few years following the method and the boats eskimos use for transport on the sea. Their boats have an elongated form and are covered with animal skin except for a hole around the waist. They are steered with a two bladed paddle.

Their adaptation to the western world allows beginners to learn quickly this new skill. You will start out on a lake and subsequently progress to a river in later sessions. We have courses suited for beginners and experienced kayaker.

We can also arrange accomodations for you or adapt our courses for your needs in case you want to come with a big group.

For the most daring and experienced we have the possiblity to kayak on white waters, a wonderful experience for all those adrenaline junkies!

At Destination Cumbria we offer you  , where you can use one of nature´s tools, the wind, to glide over the water.

We offer kite surfing activities all along England's west coast, where the beaches are excellent for surfing and the wind is a faithful companion.

Kite surfing is summer's extreme sport as it lets a canopy or a kite power your surfboard. The surfer must master the skill of steering the canopy without falling from the surfboard. You will have loads of fun while you learn this new skill.

Come and learn to kite surfi with friends, family or even colleagues for a day of team building and have a completely unique experience! You´ll have a ball acquiring new skills and developing a new passion!

For any enquiries, do not hesitate to contact Destination Cumbria but be patient, they may take a couple of days to reply as the wind and waves take most of their attention!

Come and join us at Destination Cumbriafor a wonderful tour in Segway!

We are a brilliant outdoor activity provider, and amongst thei wide variety of adventures offered, we bring you Segwaying, the futuristic 2 wheeler in fashion! They are completely environmentally friendly and the perfect way to explore!

We are located in the Lake Districts, one of the most stunning places in UK and a wonderful setting to get the most out of your segway experience. We offer guided tours on the grounds of Graythewaite Estate and the absolutely gorgeous Graythwaite Hall Gardens.

This is an absolutely fabulous way to spend quality time with good company. Come along with friends, family, even colleagues and have a ball discover both the fun of Segways and the Lake District!

Contact us for more information on the tours, routes and prices!

Clay Pigeon shooting at Destination Cumbria is a fast paced adventure taking place in three different stunning locations across the Lake District. Our Shooting instructors are excellent at getting even the most nervous of shooters hitting targets in no time.

For any shooting experience we have the challenge for you! Simple shooting is termed as Down the Line in which you have about 25 attempts to hit the clay discs when they fly out just waiting to explode.

When you miss, the instructors are there with little tips and techniques to make sure you get the knack sooner rather than later. If you are shooting well then we can tweak the setup to make it more challenging for you.

This is the perfect sport for Stag and Hen Parties, Corporate and Teambuilding events and groups!

Give us a shout at Destination Cumbria Clay Pigeon Shooting to find out more!