Outdoor activities
Whether you’re a novice or more experienced in outdoor adventure there are a range of outdoor activities to get involved in. From sailing and canoeing on the lake, taking a pony ride across the fells, rock climbing, or abseiling down a cliff there is no time to get bored!
Ullswater boasts some of the most beautiful walks around the Lake District, with many Wainright fells to conquer; including England’s highest peak Scafell Pike. Take in the breathtaking scenery, rugged, rural landscape and cascading waterfalls en route.
Ullswater is the hidden gem, off the beaten track and you’ll find some of the most exhilarating and thrilling outdoor activities in the Lake District to get involved in. There really is something for everyone from families who love to explore, to thrill seeking daredevils!
Unit 1, Glenridding Tourist Information
Glenridding
Hiking Highs offers private walk guiding for the fells and mountains throughout the Lake District, alongside guided walking holidays and navigation tuition. Based in the heart of the Ullswater Valley.
Lake Access Point
Park Foot Holiday Park
Pooley Bridge
Cumbria
At Alfresco Adventures we offer canoe, stand up paddle boarding (SUP) and kayak hire on Ullswater from the Park Foot Holiday Park, Pooley Bridge between April and October.
You don’t need to be a guest at Park Foot Holiday Park to hire the equipment or join one of our instructor led experiences. You can just book via our website, come down and get involved in the fun!
We also offer a plethora of instructor led experiences across the Lake District National, such as ghyll scrambling. We also offer one hour archery experience twice per week onsite at the Park Foot Holiday Park.
Howtown Road, Pooley Bridge, Penrith
A family-friendly sailing club on beautiful Ullswater with something for everyone. Learn to sail at our Ullswater Sailing School
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eBike hire in the beautiful Ullswater valley. "The hire of high quality eBikes in the Glenridding and Patterdale area. Delivered directly to your holiday accommodation or pick up in Glenridding from our workshop.(free secure parking provided)."
Rookin House Farm, Troutbeck, Ullswater,
Penrith,
Cumbria,
Lake District
Equestrian and Activity Centre in Cumbria - The Lake District
Lowther Castle
Penrith
Cumbria
Arragons Cycle Hire - offering Cycle Hire from the beautiful surroundings of Lowther Castle
Bleak House, Main Street, Shap, Cumbria
Canyoning and Ghill Scrambling experiences throughout the Lake District.
Ullswater Yacht Club, Howtown Road, Pooley Bridge, Penrith
An RYA Training Centre run by Ullswater Yacht Club offering learn-to-sail courses and taster sessions for all.
The Friends of the Ullswater Way are a local group whose aim is to celebrate all that makes the Ullswater Valley special
