West Lakes Adventure: The Centre of Adventure in The Lake District
We are the Lake District’s Premier Provider of Outdoor Activities Offering a whole range of exciting adventures for families, groups, couples & individuals.
Based in the Eskdale Valley at the heart of the Western Lake District, with easy access to Wastwater and Scafell Pike we really could not be better placed to provide a wide range of exciting outdoor adventures.
We are the leading outdoor provider in the Lake District, we provide the highest quality of specialist equipment, and our team of highly experienced and qualified instructors are chosen not just for their professionalism, but for their personalities, and will ensure you have a fun, enjoyable and safe experience.
With our extensive knowledge of the Lake District and the outdoors, we can offer tailor made private activity days for your group and we are more than happy to put full packages together including accommodation.
Why not try out our activities on one of our existing “Open Group Activities”, these run from April until September, and you can simply book spaces on one of our existing activities by clicking on the "Book Now" page or scrolling to the "Book Now" button below!

Ghyll Scrambling & Canyoning
Ghyll scrambling and canyoning are both exhilarating activities. They are our most popular activities by far!
ExploreCanoeing
Open Canoeing is a wonderfully inclusive sport that can be enjoyed by anyone, irrespective of age or ability.
ExploreKayaking
Kayak on Wastwater surrounded by spectacular scenery, or the slow moving tidal waters of the River Esk.
ExploreStand Up Paddle Boarding
Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) is a fantastic fun water activity and is fast becoming the paddle sport of choice.
ExploreRock Climbing & Abseiling
Rock Climbing is a fun and rewarding activity. Try it for the first time or develop your skills, we can offer coaching at all levels. Challenge yourself and test your nerves with abseiling, gain a sense of self belief and confidence.
ExploreArchery
We use modern recurve bows and with the guidance of a West Lakes Adventure instructor you will be sure to be hitting the target in no time.
ExploreMountain Biking & Hire
Hire Bikes and create your own adventure in Eskdale and the surrounding valleys. Explore the National Park by bike taking in the scenery on the bridleways and country roads.
ExploreRaft Building
Raft building is a great activity for groups, it is a team activity which we recommend for group sizes of 8 or more.
ExploreOrganisations, Team Building & Events
Our programmes can be delivered anywhere in the UK and overseas, and we have a large network of venues that we can recommend.
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For enquiries please call us on 019467 23753