Keswick Adventures: Outdoor Activities in the Lake District

Exhilarating outdoor adventure activities in the beautiful Lake District!
 

Lake District adventures

From ghyll scrambling, canyoning and canoeing to kayaking and paddle boarding, get ready for a thrilling day out with our exciting Lake District activities!

Once you’re kitted out for your Lake District adventure at our Keswick HQ, we’ll hop in a minibus and drive to the starting point. You might find yourself at the foot of a mountain, on the shores of one of the Lake District’s most beautiful lakes, or alongside a rippling river.

Wherever your outdoor adventures start, you’ll feel fully prepared with careful instructions from our experienced guides. Their enthusiasm is catching too, so you’ll be raring to go!

Explore Keswick’s stunning scenery in the most thrilling way possible as you splash, hike, climb, paddle and scramble your way along cliff faces, down mountain streams, and along glorious stretches of water.

Quality and safety

When you go out with Keswick Adventures, you can be sure of having an exciting and fun time. But you can also relax in the knowledge that you’re wearing the highest quality equipment and are being taken care of by experts. All of our kit is the best you can buy and our instructors are highly trained, so you know that you’re safe at all times while having the time of your life.

Our activities are bursting with fun while you stay warm and safe - it’s the perfect day out!

Outdoor adventures for everyone

Join our team of friendly guides on an adventure you'll never forget. Whether you are seeking the perfect family day out, are planning an unforgettable stag do or hen party in the Lake District, are organising an out-of-the-ordinary team building day, or are a couple looking to try something new together, come to us for the best experience around.

We can even build a completely bespoke Lake District adventure experience for you! Just get in touch to talk it over - we can adapt your ideas and wishes or make suggestions for amazing days out.

Whatever outdoor activities you choose with us, with Keswick Adventures, you’ll make memories that will last forever!

 

Adventurer testimonials

Stewart D
Stewart D
9. August, 2022.
Canyoning We went as a group of 4 canyoning, mum, dad, 13 year old and grandad!! It was great fun the instructors J and Emma were brilliant very knowledgeable couldn't fault the experience
James S
James S
9. August, 2022.
Hydro speeding A huge thank you to Lee and the team for a fantastic experience hydro speeding. The course was exillerating and very professionally delivered as it is not for the faint hearted. We were a family group of 12 adults and teenagers and everyone enthused about the experience although there were a few aches and pains the next day as the course is physically demanding - you need to be fit to make the most of it. An awesome experience delivered by a great team
wiper31
wiper31
8. August, 2022.
Fantastic paddle boarding session I booked a SUP session for my husband and two children (ages 14 and 11) . Brian the instructor was absolutely fantastic with them, the session was a group session so 7 people in total. They had a fantastic day all thoroughly enjoyed it and all beginners. Brian involved everyone of all abilities and he managed to remember everyone’s names … he took great pleasure in joining in and making sure everyone had fun. Lots of games while learning paddle boarding technique. Would def recommend - it was that good I felt it necessary to review! We will be back Brian so you can have better luck next time at knocking our super balanced 11 year old gymnast off her board ! Thanks so much for a great day
Mohammed A
Mohammed A
8. August, 2022.
Amazing We did the Canyoning. We were made to feel comfortable from the moment we arrived. The whole experience was amazing made even better by our guide Ian. Top bloke absolute legend! Highly recommend 5*
Runesilk
Runesilk
6. August, 2022.
Amazing Day!! What a day! Amazing time, well looked after. Good crack. Taught me some life lessons in terms of admin. Highly recommend!!!!
Fredrick B
Fredrick B
6. August, 2022.
Ghyll Scrambling Brilliant... We had an amazing time at Keswick Adventures , me and kids had a blast we loved the Ghyll Scrambling and Lee and Ian were absolutely fantastic !! We will definitely be back soon, from Freddie Bonello and my two.
Ola
Ola
6. August, 2022.
Awesome! Had an amazing experience doing canyoning with Emma and Jay! They both made us feel at ease during the whole trip and were amazing to be around... both funny and helpful! Would recommend this to anyone
Rob
Rob
6. August, 2022.
Great fun, great guides, a great afternoon. Ghyll Scrambling 05/08/22 2pm. The lovely people at Keswick Adventures were welcoming, fun, organised, responsible, considerate, professional, witty and had their patter down to a fine art. The photographs and video Whats-Apped to us later that day were a fabulous memento and not something we expected before the trip. Lee and Ian made it both hilarious and (of course) safe and we had a fantastic time. Can't wait to try canyoning!
Matthew C
Matthew C
6. August, 2022.
Fantastic adventure My 11 year old daughter and I had a fantastic time ghyll scrambling with Keswick Adventures. Our guide Lee was fantastic - knowledgeable, safe, and really fun - and afterwards he sent us great photos and videos of our adventure. We can’t wait to come back and do it again, as well as perhaps doing some of their other adventures like canyoning. Very highly recommended for anyone with a sense of adventure and fun!
Milly
Milly
6. August, 2022.
Unforgettable Ghyll Scrambling Adventure I highly recommend an excursion with Keswick Adventures to any visitor to the Lakes looking for an exciting outdoor activity. The trip was wonderful. My family and I have been coming to the Lakes regularly for over 10 years and we’ve never had a day out like our Ghyll Scramble with this company. The scrambling guides were charming and funny and put us at ease, and did an excellent job showing us what to do and keeping everyone safe and happy. They also helped break the ice with others in the group which gave us a real feeling of camaraderie with people we’d just met that day. The ghyll scramble itself couldn’t be better placed: Newlands Valley is beautiful and the ghyll made for a very interesting activity including jumping off rocks, climbing on all fours, sliding, swimming and walking. The service overall was brilliant, it was easy to park and get ready with good facilities for changing and leaving belongings and the shuttle buses to the site were a great way to see the surrounding countryside. Would particularly recommend the Ghyll Scrambling to Lakeland fell-walkers looking for something different to do other than hiking. We’re hoping to come back and try the canyoning trip Keswick Adventures runs in future or bring some friends on the Ghyll Scrambling trip. Thank you Ian and Lee for looking after us all so well during our outing and for making it so fun.

Outdoor adventures

Find your perfect adventure (or multiple adventures, if you prefer!) from our our range of activities in and around Keswick. If you’re not sure which one’s for you, browse our blog for tips and inspiration, or get in touch to chat with Becca or Lee, who can help you decide.

Group adventures

Are you organising a group activity? Depending on the number of people and the activity you choose, we may be able to offer you a group discount. Whether it’s a stag do, hen do, corporate day out, or school trip, browse the activities on offer, then get in touch to find out about discounts, optional added extras (like post-adventure beers and Prosecco), and our bespoke options.

We also run a number of extra special group events and unique challenges that will really put your group to the test.

Group adventures

Are you organising a group activity? Depending on the number of people and the activity you choose, we may be able to offer you a group discount. Whether it’s a stag do, hen do, corporate day out, or school trip, browse the activities on offer, then get in touch to find out about discounts, optional added extras (like post-adventure beers and Prosecco), and our bespoke options.

We also run a number of extra special group events and unique challenges that will really put your group to the test.