This is the lakes
Your Adventure Break in the Lake District
This is the lakeside
The Lakeside is your cosy and luxurious base for a Lake District adventure. Hike the tallest mountain in the UK, canoe on the deepest lake! Join us for an unforgettably active stay in the Lakes, where adventure awaits – just outside your hotel door.
Lake District Active Break
Your active stay by the Lakeside
Embrace an active stay in the Lake District, where adventure and relaxation go hand in hand. With some amazing activity partners, there is something to satisfy every thrill seeker.
Outdoor Activities in the Lakes
Adventure around every corner
Cycle scenic trails, climb dramatic peaks or explore secret caves in the valleys. With activities to suit all levels, plus a little luxury, at the Lakeside you get to enjoy the best of both worlds.
Kick off your boots
We’ve handpicked some of our most ideal rooms for an active break in the Lake District. Plenty of space for you to relax, recharge and plan your next day of activities…
Discover our dining options
Make dining an experience as enjoyable as the breathtaking lake views, starting with a hearty Lakeland breakfast. Later on, go for the refined dining experience of the Lakeview restaurant or the relaxed setting in John Ruskin’s Brasserie. With a focus on locally sourced seasonal produce, our dining options promise something for even the most adventurous palate.
"It feels like coming back home."
Hotel Guest
Walks from our doorstep
The Lake District is home to some of the best hiking trails in the country. With miles of scenic paths and trails, you can tackle a novel-worth mountain hike or a leisurely lakeside stroll for little legs. There’s a walk for everyone to enjoy amidst the stunning natural beauty.
Things to do in the Lakes
Lake District Activities
From boating on the lake to e-biking, horse riding and ghyll scrambling, the Lake District is a non-stop natural playground for outdoor enthusiasts of every level! Enjoy a wide range of activities at the hotel, or nearby, and throughout the Lakes. Enough to exhaust even the most adventurous adrenaline seeker!
Paddle Boarding
Whether you want to hire a board or take a guided tour, Bowness Paddle Boards, run by two sisters who love life on the lake, can show you the ropes. You’ll find Windermere from the lake, compared to the shore, a much quieter place to be!
Honister Adventure Activities
Honister Slate Mine is the home of adventure. Tackle extreme via ferrata, take a mine tour, ‘climb the mine’, or wander across the infinity bridge. In England’s last working slate mine, you’ll discover some very unique adventures to get your adrenaline pumping!
E-biking
If you are most comfortable on two wheels, E-Bike Safaris is a great way to explore the Lake District, while ease-e-ride offers e-bike hire in the South Lakes and Morecambe Bay areas.
Clay Pigeon Shooting
Your fully instructed Lake District clay pigeon shooting experience awaits at Graythwaite Adventure. Only five minutes from the hotel and with an exciting range of targets and equipment to suit everyone, you’ll be sharp shooting and breaking clays in no time.
4x4 Off-road Driving
Graythwaite Adventure offers visitors a thrilling 4×4 adventure on Graythwaite Estate in a Land Rover Defender or Ineos Grenadier, on the only British Off Road Driving Association accredited course in the Lakes, amidst the stunning landscape of the Lake District. Just a five minute (on-road) drive from our front door!
Ghyll Scrambling
Another proper Lake District adventure. It’s time to get wet (on purpose – rather than caught in the rain)! Ghyll scrambling involves clambering up a mountain river, jumping into plunge pools, and exploring nature’s natural water slides.
Archery
Battle your friends and family members at the Graythwaite Adventure Archery experience. Following expert tuition in a dedicated archery range, you’ll get your shot at hitting the bullseye. But watch out, it can get competitive! Just five minutes down the road.
Horse Riding
Find your ideal horse-riding experience in the Lakes. Harness Change offers plenty of options for beginners or experienced riders or ride a beautiful black Fresian at The Fresian Experience.
Wake Surfing
Have you always dreamt of being the ultimate ‘cool girl’ or ‘cool boy’ and surfing the waves? If you love adventure and learning a new skill then see if you can master the waves behind a motor boat that kicks out a small wake for you to ride.
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