The Best Adventure Holidays for Beginners at Lake District

There are plenty of activities to indulge in right on our doorstep in the Ambleside town center. At locations in Ambleside and the neighboring districts of Lake Windermere, Mere Mountains run several activities, from abseiling to ghyll scrambling, bushcraft, and kayaking.

Venture out to learn basic survival skills and climb a mountain, or take an easy trek exploring hidden gems around your city. Check out a few of the thrilling trips you can check when choosing one among the adventure holidays Lake District packages.

Horse riding

Not feeling very adventurous? Fortunately, Holiday Rentals Lake District offers both lead rides for beginners and Fell rides for more experienced riders. Located less than 20 minutes from Skelwith Fold, you can pick up to two hours of leisurely riding to enjoy your lovely surroundings in relative comfort. The kids will enjoy horsing around with their new four-legged best friend!

Even teenagers will be astounded by the famed, beautiful road that ascends into Kentmere before crossing to Applethwaite Common and scanning the breathtaking Dubbs Reservoir. You can’t go wrong with romantic, stunning, and enjoyable experiences.

Tree Top Adventures

Every parent wants their child to dream big, and Treetop Trek and Go Ape make it possible. Treetop Trek in Brockhole offers large trampolines, walkways, slides, and tunnels built of wire netting hanging between trees for children aged 3 and up. Children aged 5 and above can participate in 35 fascinating treetop tasks.

Suitable for all abilities, you’ll be swinging and climbing through a wooded canopy before whizzing down one of Treetop Trek’s 250m parallel zip wires. Not large enough? Then Go Ape is the ideal treetop adventure for you. Grizedale Forest provides hiking and bike trails, as well as an unrivaled view from above. You may soar down seven tandem zip lines while dangling 19 meters above the ground among the massive Douglas Fir trees.

English Heritage Sites

Battle ready the kids with wooden swords and shields at Ambleside Roman Fort. Surge into battle at the well-marked ruins, or follow in the footsteps of a true Roman by seeing a number of English heritage sites in the surrounding area.

These attractions were previously linked to Ambleside by a Roman route that ran from the ruins of Ravenglass’ bath house across Lake Windermere to the award-winning Stott Park Bobbin Mill. This quieter day will pique the children’s interest in historical artifacts while also introducing them to the exquisite beauty of the world outside.

Watersports

A day at Lake Windermere does not have to be quiet. When you’re feeling refreshed and ready to explore, head to the Windermere Outdoor Adventure Centre, and you might depart with a new ability. They provide Royal Yachting Association-approved windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, and sailing lessons.

Furthermore, during the school holidays, they provide a ‘kids are off school’ adventure holiday plan for children aged 7 to 17. This can range from Junior Sailing Days and Family Splash Adventure Days to a Multi-Activity Week featuring the John Muir Award.

Tips for staying safe on your adventure trip to Lake District

You’ve decided where you’re going to stay, what you’re going to do, and perhaps which hikes to take – but this page has all of the tiny practical tips and tactics that will save you time and help you get ready to make your Lake District experience go a bit more smoothly. Here are the things you should know before visiting the Lake District.

• Bring lots of layers and a raincoat

Even in the summer, temperatures might be unusually cold. The Holiday Rentals in Lake District is usually a few degrees cooler than the south of England and London, so be prepared for both sunlight and rain on the same day!

• Bring comfortable footwear

If you intend to walk or hike, make sure to have appropriate, durable, and well-gripped footwear. Even short hikes can vary in topography, from rocky and uneven to marshy trails after a few days of Lakeland rain.

• Bring some cash with you

Parking, public restrooms (many cost between 30 and 50 cents), and certain stores in more rural areas do not always accept cards. Ideally, get cash before entering the park, as cash machines are restricted in towns and villages and can run out during the height of summer.

• Don’t rely on Google Maps

Google Maps may provide trails for shorter, well-trodden excursions, but it is unsuitable for longer hill walks. Invest in something more durable, such as Ordnance Survey maps, whether in print or digital format. Ideally, take both in case your phone’s battery fails or is damaged.

The Ordnance Survey app may be downloaded for one month at a time (for only £2.99), making it ideal for a shorter journey and covering the entire National Park. The OS website also contains a wealth of useful information for getting started with map reading.

Wrapping Up

Staying at First Group Brockwood Hall this summer will get the youngsters off the couch and into interesting experiences, no matter what their mood. Our ideal location allows for convenient family days out, so book now and plan fun-filled adventure holidays Lake District vacation.