Lake District Activities

Eskdale and its surrounding area is a perfect place to for outdoor activities.

West Lakes Adventure is based at the Woolpack Farm in the Eskdale Valley with easy access to Wastwater and Scafell Pike, we really could not be better place to provide a wide range of outdoor activities.

We provide outdoor activities for individuals, couples, families, groups, schools, colleges, stag and hen groups as well as business solutions and events for organisations. We tailor our outdoor activities to meet your needs, whether you are looking to run a half day programme, full day event, weekend or even full weeks or just book onto our half day activity sessions which run throughout the key school holidays.

Our activities include:

Ghyll Scrambling
Canyoning
Canoeing
Kayaking
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Rock Climbing
Archery
Guided Mountain Wals "Skills on the Hills" with a Mountain Leader
Guiding, Skills & Coaching sessions

... and more

Below is an outline of some of our activities. CLICK HERE to visit West Lakes Adventures website or get in touch to make general enquiries.

Ghyll Scrambing & Canyoning

Ghyll Scrambling - Our most popular activities by far! Challenge yourself with climbs, jumps, swims and even a cave if you’re feeling brave enough. By far the most fun you can have in a wetsuit! All specialist equipment is provided, including wetsuit, wetsuit socks, cag & trousers, buoyancy aid, helmet & harness.
We offer a half day Ghyll Scramble or "The Esk Extreme" which is a full day of canyoning.

Canoe on Wastwater

Experience canoeing on one of England remotest and most impressive lakes.

Voted Britain’s favourite view back in 2007, you will paddle beneath the splendour of the Scafell Massif, home to Scafell Pike England’s highest mountain, from your boat on England’s deepest lake.

These are half-day adventures, which will give you an introduction to paddling a canoe under the guidance of our experienced and qualified instructors.

Intro to Rock Climbing

Your instructor will teach the basics of climbing in the beautiful Eskdale Valley. We meet in the Eskdale Valley near to the climbing venue; there is a short walk on a footpath to the crag. An activity which is fun for the whole family or if you don't wish to take part you can come along & spectate and there are nearby footpaths for you to explore.

Introduction to Archery

A two hour introductory session - you will learn the basics of this fun & rewarding sport. Your experienced Instructor will have you hitting the target in no time.

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

What better palce to Paddle Board than Wastwater, in the beautiful Wasdale Valley. West Lakes Adventure offer Intro sessions, skills sessions and Paddle Boarding in the Stunning Ravenglass Estuary which takes you up the River Esk towards Eskdale.

For enquiries please call us on 019467 23753

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