Family Activities
| Description | Days | To Book Cost | In Association with |
| Keswick Mountain Adventures - Family Ghyll Scramble Under expert guidance you will scramble in a stream bed up small waterfalls to reach the final plunge pool. An activity that suits all ages - stay dry or be totally immersed the choice is yours! Excellent fun for all ages. Grade - novice. | Wed 14th, Thurs 15th, 09.00 & 13.00 Half day | Tel Keswick Mountain Adventures - 01900821199
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| Keswick Mountain Adventures - Family Climbing Day Our highly qualified staff will introduce you and your family to the sport of rock climbing in the magnificent setting of Borrowdale. Under expert guidance you will learn the skills to complete climbs at a level that suits you all. Grade - novice. | Wed 14th, Thurs 15th, Fri 16th, Sat 17th, Sun 18th May 09.00 Full day Shepherds Crag Cafe, Borrowdale NY262183 2 - 6 max | Tel Keswick Mountain Adventures - 01900821199 £150 shared by number of participants | |
| Keswick Mountain Bikes - Family Treasure Hunt by Bike Sure to be a family favourite. A map and quiz/questionnaire on bikes along the old Railway line. There will be spot prizes and everyone will be entered into a prize draw. Start and finish from Keswick Mountain Bikes, the Moot Hall or the Bike village at the Rawnsley Hall Centre. Grade - easy | Fri 16th, Sat 17th, Sun 18th May Any time - approx 2 hours Rawnsley Hall Bike Village NY264237 | Tel Keswick Mountain Bikes017687 80586 Cost £2 |
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| Keswick Mountain Adventures - Introduction to Canoeing An activity for all the family, flat water canoeing in fantastic scenery. Our expert instructor will introduce you to the principles of safety, equipment choice and paddling skills as he leads you on a journey over Derwentwater. Grade - novice. | Wed 14th, Thurs 15th, 4 - 8 max | Tel Keswick Mountain Adventures - 01900821199 £25 per person | |
| Cycle Active - Junior Mountain Bike Skills For young riders only - Try out the custom built bike course by Cycle Active. With professional coaching using a mixture of obstacles the young riders will have a lot of fun and develop a whole range of skills at the same time. | Sat 17th, Sun 18th May Every hour on the hour between 11.00 & 15.00, each session 1 hour 4 - 8 max | Tel 01768 840400 or email
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| Go Ape! High Wire Forest Adventure Go ape at Whinlatter Forest Park - NEW for 2008! Take to the trees and experience an exhilerating course of rope bridges, tarzan swings, and zip slides all set high above the forest floor. Share about 3 hours of fun, challenge, and adventure trekking from tree to tree. | Wed 14th, Thurs 15th, Fri 16th, Sat 17th, Sun 18th May Starts every 30 minutes from 09.30 - 15.30 weekdays and 08.30 - 18.00 weekend. 3 hours per session. Whinlatter Forest Visitor Centre NY182255 | Book online and watch people at www.goape.co.uk or tel 0845 6439215 Gorillas (18years+) £25, Baboons (10-17) £20 |  |
| Newlands Adventure Centre - Introduction to Orienteering Starting with an introduction to Map Work you will soon be finding your way around the local area looking for hidden points. Participants must be 8 years and over. AALA Licensed Centre. All qualified tuition and specialist equipment provided | Wed 14th, Thurs 15th, Fri 16th, Sat 17th, Sun 18th May 10.00 & 14.00 Newlands Adventure Centre NY236212 8 max | Tel 017687 78463 £20 |  |
| Newlands Adventure Centre - Archery An introduction to this ancient art. Can you hit a bull's eye? Participants must be 8 years and over. AALA Licensed Centre. All qualified tuition and specialist equipment provided | Wed 14th, Thurs 15th, 10.00 & 14.00 for 3 hours | Tel 017687 78463 £20 | |
| Newlands Adventure Centre - Ghyll Scramble A wet descent of a mountain stream, down waterfalls and through plunge pools, all under the supervision of an instructor. Participants must be 8 years and over. AALA Licensed Centre. All qualified tuition and specialist equipment provided | Wed 14th, Thurs 15th, Fri 16th, Sat 17th, Sun 18th May 10.00 & 14.00 for 3 hours Newlands Adventure Centre NY236212 16 max | Tel 017687 78463 £20 | |
| Newlands Adventure Centre - The Woods Challenge A series of physical and mental challenges set in the centre's woodland:go on a blinfolded bear hunt, get to the top of a lumber ladder, solve the monkey puzzle, leap from the major oak and much more! Participants must be 8 years and over. AALA Licensed Centre. All qualified tuition and specialist equipment provided | Wed 14th, Thurs 15th, Fri 16th, Sat 17th, Sun 18th May 10.00 & 14.00 for 3 hours Newlands Adventure Centre NY236212 48 max | Tel 017687 78463 £20 | |
| Newlands Adventure Centre - Kayaking Single seat boats with a double ended paddle. After some instruction in basic paddle strokes you head out to explore Derwentwater maybe visiting an island or two! Participants must be 8 years and over. AALA Licensed Centre. All qualified tuition and specialist equipment provided | Wed 14th, Thurs 15th, Fri 16th, Sat 17th, Sun 18th May 10.00 & 14.00 for 3 hours Newlands Adventure Centre NY236212 16 max | Tel 017687 78463 £20 | |
| Newlands Adventure Centre - High Ropes Course A challenging high ropes course in the trees at nearby Goosewell Farm. Attached by a harness to a safety wire you will face a number of physical and mental challenges culminating in the high speed zip wire! Participants must be 8 years and over. AALA Licensed Centre. All qualified tuition and specialist equipment provided | Wed 14th, Thurs 15th, Fri 16th, Sat 17th, Sun 18th May 10.00 & 14.00 for 3 hours Newlands Adventure Centre NY236212 16 max | Tel 017687 78463 £20 | |
| Borrowdale Summer Camp - Junior Climbing Our staff will be taking children for climbing sessions to give them a taste of what Borrowdale has to offer. Borrowdale summer camp offers other challenges like canoeing, mountaineering and survival training. AALA Licensed. | Wed 14th, Thurs 15th, 2 - 10 max |
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