Based around Derwentwater - "The Queen of the English Lakes" - and the picturesque Borrowdale Valley, our Lakeland holidays are the active way to explore some of England's most beautiful countryside. Our activity agenda ensures that you see the best of the mountains and lakes whilst participating in some fantastic activities. This is the ideal activiyy break just that bit closer to home.

The Lake District is one of the most unspoilt regions of the UK and easily accessible providing a great playground for active families. We offer a six night family activity holiday allowing you to fully experience the area's delights

This area of The Lake District is perhaps less visited than its more southerly lying counterparts but rest assured it is the crowds that are missing out. Keswick is a lovely market town and Derwentwater is, in our opinion, the most beautiful of the English lakes.

Our accommodation is in a superbly located hotel just 5 minutes walk from the bustling market town of Keswick, so we are sure you won't be short of things to do and see during your stay.

Friday: Arrival and Dinner
You will have time to check in and settle into your room before dinner and an introduction with your guide.

Saturday AM: Mountain Biking
Our route this morning may vary according to local conditions but here's the basic plan. You will head off to explore the beautiful lake district on mountain biking. Your guide will decide on the route depending on the group’s ability and experience but all ranges of difficulties and abilities.

Saturday PM: Climbing and Abseiling
After lunch, we head for a local rock face. Our instructors will ensure that we are safely harnessed and provide expert tuition before we try our ascent. Descending by abseil is just fun, fun, fun!

Sunday AM: Via Ferrata
Hugely popular in the Italian Dolomites and across Europe, Via Ferrata is Italian for "Iron Way" and the system has been used in the Alps for more than a century. A series of ladders and rungs are installed into the rock faces around Honister Slate Mine and allow inexperienced climbers access to areas they would otherwise be unable to reach. You will be given full instruction throughout.

Sunday PM: Ghyll Scrambling
Following a short uphill walk alongside the gorge at Stoneycroft Ghyll, we make our way downstream with a series of scrambles, slides, ducks, dives, swims and jumps. The experience is like being in a natural water park and is an absolute favourite each and every year.

After your activities it’s time for you to leave the Lake District and return home. Alternatively if you would like to extend your stay for a few days this is possible and additional activities can be arranged locally.

Our activity centre is located at the head of the stunningly beautiful Borrowdale Valley in the Lake District National Park. The centre offers a large range of outdoor activities and is operated in an environmentally responsible and community friendly manner. The centre’s management prides itself on employing local people on long-term contracts, allowing staff to stay resident in this beautiful area. All of the centre’s instructors and staff are briefed on responsible travel and use of the environment, in turn passing on this message to the many customers. 

They are also familiar with the local area to such an extent that they carefully select activity sites and ensure that numbers are controlled to prevent erosion of the natural habitat through overuse. 

The centre uses only produce provided by local suppliers, thus providing only the freshest produce for its customers whilst supporting the local economy. The centre has an active recycling programme, which all staff and customers are briefed in and encouraged to use. Each year the staff monitor the centre’s energy consumption and investments are made in new energy saving appliances and procedures. The ideal location in the heart of Borrowdale means that use of transport for activities can be kept to a minimum. If transport is needed local companies are used to help boost the local economy. 

The centre works closely with the National Trust, the National Park Authority, the local community and other nearby outdoor centres to ensure that the local area and activity sites are managed thoughtfully, with any environmental impact kept to a minimum. The centre is also a key member of the Borrowdale User Group (BUG), through which they assist in reporting and informing other users about any areas of concern and implement plans to deal with any current or potential problems.