Paddleboarding
Paddleboarding, the fast growing Paddlesport in the UK! Book and adventure with us to find out why... We are based next to one of the most incredible natural features of the Lake District has to offer, Derwentwater. There is no better way to explore this place than on a Paddleboard! What to expect: You will first meet your instructor at Newlands Adventure Centre where you will be kitted up for your session! When we are all sorted, we will drive you down in one of our vans to the Marina! Our water base is at the northern end of Derwentwater and once arrived our instructor will give a land-based introduction to the skills needed to control your Paddleboard! Once happy it’s onto the Lake and the fun really begins! From exploring an island to playing games or even going for a dip in the lake, every session is different and will be catered to your abilities! One thing is for sure, you will leave the Lake with a big smile on your face! Paddleboarding is one of our more demanding but ultimately rewarding activities! There is a high chance you will get wet so bring a full change of clothes! 3-hour Paddleboarding sessions run at 9.30am and at 1.30pm daily and cost £50pp for each session! Participants must be 8 years old or older. Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation 🧰 Equipment What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing 🥤 Drink
Rookery Woods Adventure Park
Rookery Woods at Keswick Climbing Wall £6.00 per child for the day Rookery Woods is an adventure play area designed for the younger adventurer and is ideal for anyone aged 8 and under! With Ziplines to Slides, Mazes to Soft Archery, Rookery Woods has so much to offer! Fancy helping Farmer Will look for all his missing multi-coloured sheep? They have gone and got lost in Rookery Woods and need your help! At only £6.00 per child for the day, there is a great range of exciting activities to keep them busy! Free parking & Café on-site also! No charge for adults. What's Involved? • Zip-Wire • Multi - Storey Castle • Hidden Dens • Low Ropes • Maze • Soft Archery • Orienteering • Climbing • Sheep Hunt • Traditional Games • Nature Area Inclusions What's Included 📋 Other - Sheep Map & Crayon What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs
Ghyll Scrambling
Have you ever wanted to go to a natural formed waterpark? If so, Ghyll scrambling is the activity for you! There is a reason why this is the most popular activity in the Lake District! When you arrive you will be equipped with a Wetsuit, several layers of clothing, waterproofs, buoyancy aid and a helmet. Once equipped you will then do the 20-minute walk to the top of the Ghyll learning some history about the valley along the way! Before the fun can begin, our instructors will introduce the safety method of scrambling, jumping and sliding required to safely make your descent down the Ghyll. Then it is into the water, scrambling through pools, down waterslides and even jumping off waterfalls! With Newlands so close, the session can be timed to suit the prevailing weather, so it is only a short walk back to the drying room and changing facilities! Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - A Wetsuit, several layers of Clothing, Waterproofs, Buoyancy aid and a Helmet What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - A full change of clothes will be needed. Also please be wearing on arrival either a swimsuit or a synthetic material base layer next to your skin which you don't mind getting wet! Please also turn up in some trainers you don't mind getting wet in!
Rock Climbing
The Lake District is known for being the home of Rock Climbing, so why not try your hand at this extreme sport! Conquer a fear and get up close and personal with some of the incredible local landscape all whilst under the watchful eye of our qualified Instructors! We use local crags which are best suited to beginners and intermediates and on the rare occasion that it rains, we have access to the Keswick Indoor Climbing Wall. What to Expect? Your Rock Climbing Session would start at Newlands Adventure Centre. You will meet your Instructor and kitted up with all our safety equipment. When everyone is ready we will be heading off to the crag in one of our Vans! Once arrived your Instructor will go set up the Rock Climbs, then once ready, they will give you a detailed lesson on how to keep each other safe on the rock face. You will be taught the basic rope work skills to allow you to safely tie in and belay a partner; a wonderful exercise in mutual trust. Plus, you will also be given advice on how you can reach the top of the crag! What else do I need to know? Sessions run at 9.30am and at 1.30pm daily and cost £50pp for each session. This activity is very Weather Dependent. We cannot run the session if the Crag is still wet the day of your session for safety reason. If we cannot run the session on the day of your booking, we will either: Reschedule you to the next available dry day. Offer you a different Activity available the day of your booking. Refund you full amount of booking. All specialised equipment is provided. Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation 🧰 Equipment What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink
Kayaking
There is so much fun to be had on the water! One of the most incredible natural features of the Lake District is Derwentwater and there is no better way to explore than in a Kayak! From beginner to expert, it is almost impossible to not have fun on this awesome session! What to Expect: You will first meet your instructor at Newlands Adventure Centre where you will be kitted up for your session. When we are all sorted, we will drive you down in one of our vans to the Marina! Our water base is at the northern end of Derwentwater and once arrived our Instructor will give a land based introduction to the skills needed to control your Kayak. Once happy its onto the Lake and the fun really begins! From exploring a island to playing games every session is different and will be catered to your abilities! One thing is for sure, you will leave the Lake with big smile on your face! Kayaking is one of our more demanding but ultimately rewarding activities! 3 hour Kayaking sessions run at 9.30am and at 1.30pm daily and cost £50pp for each session! Participates must be 8 years old or older. Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation 🧰 Equipment What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing 📋 Other - Full Change of Clothes including Towel!
Canoeing
You can’t come to the Lake District without visiting Derwentwater, one of the most beautiful lakes in England, and there is no more relaxing way to explore this incredible body of water than in a Canoe! What to Expect: You will first meet your instructor at Newlands Adventure Centre where you will be kitted up for your session! When we are all sorted, we will drive you down in one of our vans to the Marina! Our water base is at the northern end of Derwentwater and once arrived our Instructor will give a land based introduction to the skills needed for your group to be able to control your canoe. Once happy its onto the Lake and the fun really begins! From exploring a island to playing games every session is different and will be catered to your abilities! One thing is for sure, you will leave the Lake with a big smile on your face! Canoeing is one of our more relaxing sessions but still ultimately rewarding! 3 hour Canoeing sessions run at 9.30am and at 1.30pm. Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation 🧰 Equipment What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing 📋 Other - Full Change of Clothes
The Woods High Ropes Challenge
This really is fun for all the Family! Can you scale to the top of the Lumber Ladder or zip across the Canyon Crossing? Will you succeed on the Causey Causeway or traverse the Rapid Walk? Are you able to swing from The Tarzan Swing or ring the Bell on the Bell Tower…? Based at our Newlands Adventure Centre site, The Woods is a great Team Building challenge for all friends and family! What to Expect: Under the watchful eyes of our Instructors you will be working as a group to complete all the challenges in our private woodland! You can scale new heights as you climb to the tops of the trees whilst your friends and family are involved from the ground helping you get to the top as they are keeping you safe and secure! Develop your team work skills, conquer a fear and have an awesome time in The Woods! Half day Woods sessions run at 9.30am and at 1.30pm daily and cost £45pp for each session! Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing 🥤 Drink