Outdoor activities in Cumbria holidays, courses & experiences

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Over 50s adventure holidays: Best adventures for an older crowd

Since when did the over 50s adventure holidays become a thing? Well, even if sprightly youngsters think they don’t, trust me, they do! So we’ve decided to pull together the best adventures for an older crowd. There’s a whole generation of walkers, climbers, mountaineers and all-round adventurers leading the way. And an exceptionally fit group…

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Where to stand up paddleboard in England? 6 best English SUP spots

If you want to know where to stand up paddleboard in England then start with your nearest body of water. Whether it is coastal, river or lake there is bound to be fun SUP near you. But having said that, the very best English SUP spots are well worth travelling for. Many people still…

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Western Lake District adventure holidays: Why west is best

Looking for real Cumbrian character, the best views, exciting activities and to escape the Lake District crowds? Then Western Lake District adventure holidays are what you are looking for. With good reason, the Lake District National Park is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK. However, most visitors stay east…

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Adventures with kids: 11 best family adventure holidays

Adventures with kids. There’s nothing quite like it. From camel trekking to conservation work and skiing to safari there are so many options. Lucky for you we’ve pulled together the 11 best family adventure holidays to give you some ideas. Adventures with kids The primary idea of adventure trips is to get everyone…

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Cheap UK adventure holidays: Best British budget outdoor breaks

Looking for an active holiday but are a little strapped for cash? Don’t worry there are plenty of cheap UK adventure holidays that provide ample fun without breaking the bank. For big fun but small costs, check out the best British budget outdoor breaks below. Ultimately, watching the cash doesn’t have to leave us bereft of fun…

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Five beautiful spots to learn to sail in the UK

Would you like to take up sailing? Then these five beautiful spots to learn to sail in the UK tick all the boxes. Britannia may not rule the waves anymore, but Britain’s historical status as a maritime nation means sailing is still very popular in the United Kingdom. Learn to sail…

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Interview with Adam Short: Walking the UK coastline at the waters edge

I recently had the pleasure of catching up with Adam Short, who in June 2015 became the first person to complete walking the UK coastline at the waters edge. In this interview with Adam Short we discuss what motivates him, what training he had and what dangers he faced. I…

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10 of the best extreme activities in the UK

Whether you want a once in a lifetime experience, excitement for a stag weekend, or fancy trying something adventurous, the UK has some great locations for extreme sports with excellent guiding and instruction. But what are the best extreme activities in the UK? TOAD (The Online Activity Directory) is a new way of finding the activities in the…

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Learn to paraglide: what is the first step?

Sometimes you can see them when you drive through the British countryside. High above the hills, so small you can barely make them out, there are people floating through the air…. Would you like to learn to paraglide like them? Imagine what it must feel like. You drive up to…

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Review of Striding Edge snowboard: Eco-friendly British snowboard brand

As if a review of Striding Edge, the first eco-friendly British snowboard brand, isn’t exciting enough I got to ride with Olympic boardercross athlete Zoe Gillings-Brier and Britain’s fastest snowboarder Jamie Barrow. We spent a day shredding the Hemel Hempstead snowdome on Striding Edge, putting it through its paces to decide whether…

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Five of the best British rock climbing holidays

The UK is blessed with an abundance of great rock climbing spots across its length and breadth. In fact, it’s often regarded as one of the best climbing destinations in the world, which explains why UK climbers are similarly revered. In this guide to the top five spots, we aim…

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Looking for a new surf challenge? Try UK river SUP

The reinvigorated enthusiasm for SUP (since Laird et al revived the long forgotten ocean sport back in the early noughties) continues to attract new converts the world over. Arguably one of the quickest watery disciplines to pick up it’s never been easier to go for a float. And with plenty…

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Top 10 UK tandem skydive locations

A tandem jump is the way most people get into the world of skydiving. Strapped to an instructor and fully briefed about the jump, you get to experience freefall for anything up to a minute at some UK tandem skydive locations. This is usually enough to create such an adrenaline…

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UK vs US: Who has the greatest national parks?

Between the UK and the US there are a whopping 69 national parks – plenty to see, plenty to do. Some attractions are common to both countries, others are uniquely different. Whoever emerges victorious from the UK vs US debate, there’s no denying the strengths of both landscapes, whether we’re…