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Join a guided walk or choose one of our Outdoor Activity Providers for tuition in basic and advanced skills to ensure that you can enjoy your activities safely.


Chris Jones Gyroplanes Mr A. Lysser, Apt. 2, Gatesgarth, Braithwaite, Keswick CA12 5RY M: 07771608767 - Andrew E: andrewlysser@gmail.com www.chrisjonesgyroplanes.co.uk


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Fly with experienced instructors over the lakes and mountains. Bring your camera, photograph fantastic views. Available seven days per week. Call and book the “Flight of your Life” Airfield based in Kirkbride. Open: All Year


The Climbing Wall & Keswick Adventure Centre T: 017687 75687 / 07984 441201 E: al@keswickadventurecentre.co.uk www.keswickadventurecentre.co.uk


Keswick’s Premier Adventure Provider. Indoors or outdoors, we have something for everyone. Indoor Climbing Wall, Soft Play Area, Ghyll Scrambling, Rock Climbing, Abseiling, Canoeing, Raft Building, White Water Tubing, Mountain Biking and much, much more… We cater for Schools, Corporate, Families and individuals – Stag & Hen groups too. Open: All year. Opening times: 7 days a week.


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Cocklakes Fly Fishery, Cocklakes House, Troutbeck, Penrith CA11 0SG T: 017684 83885 F: 017684 83023 E: info@cocklakesflyfishery.co.uk www.cocklakesflyfishery.co.uk


Fly fishing at the foot of scenic Mell Fell. Fully stocked three acre lake. Rainbow, blue and brown trout. Toilet facilities and picnic area. Tuition available. Farm Shop and Tea Room on site. Open: All Year Opening times: 8am - 8pm


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Derwent Hill


Outdoor Education and Training Centre, Portinscale, Keswick CA12 5RD T: 017687 72005 F: 017687 75422 E: derwent.hill@sunderland.gov.uk www.derwenthill.co.uk


Derwent Hill is celebrating 50 years of quality outdoor education courses. We also offer summer family activity holidays and weekend recreational breaks for groups. Our comfortable en-suite accommodation is perfect for your conference or team-building event. Open: All Year


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Derwent Water Marina, Portinscale, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5RF T: 017687 72912 F: 017687 72924 E: info@derwentwatermarina.co.uk www.derwentwatermarina.co.uk


We offer tuition for sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, ghyll scrambling and climbing for individuals and groups. If you want to explore the lake we hire canoes, kayaks, rowboats, dinghys and windsurfers. RYA, BCU and AALA approved. Open: All Year. Opening times: 9.00am - 5.30pm. 7 days a week.


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Glaramara Centre, Seatoller, Borrowdale CA12 5XQ T: 017687 77222 F: 017687 77198 E: info@glaramara.co.uk www.glaramara.co.uk


A multi-purpose venue for holidays, outdoor activities, team development, skills courses and function hire. Individuals, families, groups welcome. No obligation to book activities or skills courses. Available to conduct meetings, seminars, workshops, field studies or purely for social purposes, including weddings. Sleeps up to 60 people in comfortable twin and single rooms. Award winning chef and all catering options covered. Environmentally friendly. Open: All year.


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Hemmingways Angling Adventures, Shundraw Farm, St John's in The Vale, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 4RR T: 017687 79227 E: eric@hemmingwaysfish.co.uk www.hemmingwaysfish.co.uk


Fly fishing tuition for individuals and groups. Guided days pike and perch fishing afloat on the lakes in one of our boats. All equipment provided. Charges: Adult from £75; Child £15 with adult. Open: All Year.


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Keswick Canoe Company T: 07944735010 E: info@keswickcanoecompany.co.uk www.keswickcanoecompany.co.uk


We provide a range of canoeing, bushcraft and navigation activities to suit all ages, abilities and requirements - families, couples, individuals and groups are all welcome. All specialist equipment and instruction is provided, you just need to bring a sense of adventure! Open: All Year


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Keswick Climbing Wall Goosewell Farm, Keswick CA12 4RN T: 017687 72000 E: info@keswickclimbingwall.co.uk www.keswickclimbingwall.co.uk


The indoor climbing wall and outdoor activity specialists. Whether it’s an exciting outoor adventure you’re after or an option for a rainy day, you’ll find something for everyone. Novice to advanced, individuals to groups. Charges: Adults £6.00; Child £6.00 Opening times: 7 days a week. Check website for current opening times.


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Keswick Mountain Bikes 18 Otley Road, Keswick CA12 5LE T: 017687 80586 or 017687 80808 F: 017687 80808 E: office@KeswickBikes.co.uk www.KeswickBikes.co.uk


Online and instore.


In the heart of the Lakes for all your cycling needs. Full workshop facilities. Cycle hire, a speciality (and online boooking). Open: 7 days a week Opening times: 9am - 5.30pm


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KR Guided Walks (formerly Keswick Rambles) T: 017687 71302 / 07778 446 304 www.keswickrambles.org.uk T: 017687 74824 www.pacethepeaks.co.uk


Local knowledge - the key to a wonderful walk. Experienced local guides will share their love of the Lake District Fells with you. Join our daily Guided Mountain Walks (April to October) or make a private booking. Individuals, couples, families and groups all welcome. Open: All Year


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Newlands Adventure Centre Stair, Keswick CA12 5UF T: 017687 78463 E: info@activity-centre.com www.activity-centre.com


Outdoor activities and group accommodation in the oldest established outdoor activity centre in the UK. Friendly atmosphere, well qualified staff, AALA licensed. Also Corporate events, NGB courses, wedding and celebrations. CN Group Business Award, CBEN Gold, GBTS Gold. Charges: From £25 per person per activity session. Open: All Year


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Nichol End Marine Portinscale, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5TY T: 017687 73082 E: nicholend@aol.com www.nicholendmarine.co.uk


Boat Hire: Canoes & Kayaks, Sailing (Wayfarers & Topaz), Motor & Rowing Boats. Windsurfers. Tuition: Friendly relaxed tuition for individuals, families & groups. Keswick Launch: Stop No. 7. Café: Home cooking, famous scones, boots, rucksacks, groups, children and dogs all welcome. Open: Daily except Christmas Day. Open til 8pm in summer; 9am - 5pm in winter. Christmas week open 10.30am - 4pm.


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