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rise to the
Cumbria
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Come camping in Cumbria and you won’t be able
to resist the lure of the great outdoors. Fantastic
lakes, fells and coast make this an adventure
playground of activities to suit all tastes.
Exploring on foot will get you closer
to nature and away from the crowds.
There are miles and miles of footpaths
and whatever your preference or
ability you’ll find something to suit,
from classic ridge walks and mountain
summits to gentle valley strolls. There
are plenty of low level routes suitable
for buggies and wheelchairs,too. Why
not join a guided walk, or check out
one of the region’s walking festivals?
Whether you want a relaxing walking
holiday or to tackle a challenging longdistance
routes Cumbria is the perfect
destination.
Few people can resist the appeal of a
lake dotted with white sailing boats. If
you can’t wait to feel the wind in your
hair there are a number of companies
offering charters for experienced
sailors, or taster sessions and sailing
instruction for beginners. There is
a huge range of other watersports
to enjoy, too, from kayaking on the
coastal surf to open-water swimming
and windsurfing. Each of the lakes
has its own individual character and a
canoe or a kayak are a great way to
get to know them better. Whether you
are a novice paddler, or ready to tackle
something more ambitious, there are
plenty of specialist providers who can
help. They’ll kit you out properly, and
provide you with tuition or advice to
make sure you get the most out of
your day on the water.
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Cumbria is one of Britain’s most rural
counties which makes it perfect for
road cycling. The remote Solway Coast
offers some great day rides, as does
the Eden Valley with its rolling hills and
villages, or put your legs to the test on
one of the high Lakeland passes.
For those with young children in tow,
there are quiet country lanes along the
Lune Valley where you can all pootle
along at your own pace, as well as
railway paths and forest trails for trafficfree
cycling. If you like your cycling with
extra adrenaline added, Cumbria is a
mecca for mountain bikers seeking the
high and wild mountain experience or
simply to get off the tarmac.
Famous as the birthplace of modern
rock climbing, the Lake District is still
a magnet for climbers. Cumbria’s
crags and peaks offer something for
all abilities, from easy-access roadside
crags to classic routes like Dow Crags
or Esk Buttress and challenging multipitch
climbs. If you see yourself as an
ambitious walker, rather than a crag
rat, then scrambling is an exciting
way to spice up your day in the hills.
Or if you don’t mind getting wet, ghyll
scrambling (going up a mountain
stream) or canyonning (going down
it!) is a fun, adrenaline inducing activity
involving climbing, jumping and
abseiling.
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