Hiking Highs

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!

Hiking Highs
Unit 1, Glenridding Tourist Information
Glenridding
CA11 0PD
07976 949488
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.
Water sport hire on Ullswater
Lake Access Point
Park Foot Holiday Park
Pooley Bridge
Cumbria
CA10 2NA
07944015288
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.
Ullswater Yacht Club
Howtown Road, Pooley Bridge, Penrith
CA10 2NA
01768 807450
A family-friendly sailing club on beautiful Ullswater with something for everyone. Learn to sail at our Ullswater Sailing School
Ullswater Steamers
N/A
CA11 0PA https://what3words.com/major.astounded.request
07919 892139
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
Rookin House Farm, Troutbeck, Ullswater,
Penrith,
Cumbria,
Lake District
CA11 0SS
017684 83561
Equestrian and Activity Centre in Cumbria - The Lake District
Arragons Cycle Hire
Lowther Castle
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 2HH
01768 890344
Arragons Cycle Hire - offering Cycle Hire from the beautiful surroundings of Lowther Castle
Mountain Rat Adventures
Bleak House, Main Street, Shap, Cumbria
CA10 3LZ
07576 373641
Canyoning and Ghill Scrambling experiences throughout the Lake District.
Ullswater Sailing School
Ullswater Yacht Club, Howtown Road, Pooley Bridge, Penrith
CA10 2NA
01768 807450
An RYA Training Centre run by Ullswater Yacht Club offering learn-to-sail courses and taster sessions for all.
Friends of the Ullswater Way
01931 712 174
The Friends of the Ullswater Way are a local group whose aim is to celebrate all that makes the Ullswater Valley special

 Ullswater Association Membership Price List 2020/21

Category 1 Cost Notes
Bed & Breakfast £125  
Self-Catering £125 Up to 6 units
Eating Out £125  
Shopping £125  
Attractions (Small) £125 0-20,000 visitors
Activities & Things to do £125  
     
Additional listing under another category for other activity at the same site. £50 If your main business is B&B but you offer evening meals, you can be listed under 'Places to Eat' by taking an additional listing.
     
Category 2   Price includes one free additional listing under another category for other activity at the same site.
Hotels £275  
Self-Catering £275 7+ units
Attractions (Large) £275 20,000+ visitors
Camping, Caravanning & Glamping £275 Campsites offering more than just tent pitches

Membership of the Ullswater Association gives you:

  • Listing and images on ullswater.org
  • Listing in the Visit Ullswater leaflet with local, regional, national and international distribution
  • Quarterly member meetings
  • Annual familiarisation trips
  • Dedicated marketing support focussed on raising both members’ profiles and the profile of the area as a whole
  • Dedicated administration support for the association
  • Representation of the association within regional tourism organisations
  • Unlimited press release distribution
  • Social media activity
  • Blog sharing
  • Photography library
  • Ad hoc Marketing and PR advice

All this for less than a decent size ad in the local newspaper!