Looking for Outdoor Activities in the Lake District?

Have an adventure you'll remember forever! We specialise in fun-packed experiences that you can share with friends and family. Our passion is the outdoors and showing you the best places the Lake District has to offer. We go off the beaten track to show you the hidden gems! With everything from action-packed, adrenalin-pumping to relaxing fun activities. Whether you want to learn survival skills, canoe down a river or jump off epic waterfalls, you can be sure that when you book with us, you'll have a safe and fun adventure.

New activities for 2025!

We are excited to announce our recent acquisition of West Lakes Adventure, a well-established outdoor activity company based in Eskdale and Wasdale, in the Western Lake District. Path to Adventure has always offered a wide range of outdoor activities, but now we can offer even more amazing adventures in new stunning locations!

Ghyll Scrambling

Explore one of the beautiful Lakeland mountain ghylls. Experience the exhilaration of scrambling and climbing your way through rocky sections, jumping and swimming through crystal clear pools.

Canyoning

Epic adventure - Swim through rapids, jump and swim in crystal clear plunge pools and scramble your way up rocky waterfalls. Adrenaline filled adventure in the most stunning Lake District scenery.

Abseiling

Experience the thrills of abseiling down a sheer rock face. For those that love a challenge! We have different abseiling experiences to choose from with our biggest one being a giant 45 meters!

Bushcraft

Bushcraft is a collection of skills that can be used to survive in the natural environment. Try your hand at friction fire lighting, wild cooking or foraging. We also offer canoe & bushcraft.

Rock Climbing

We offer Rock Climbing for every level, from beginners who want a taste of climbing to indoor wall climbers wanting to progress to the next step to being guided up the Lake District classics.

Canoeing

Explore the delights and stunning scenery by canoe. We run guided Canoe Trips, Dark Sky Canoeing and Canoe & Bushcraft. Trips to suit everyone. Our canoes can also be made into stable rafts.

Guided Walks & Scrambles

Our local friendly guides will show you some of the Lake Districts most beautiful places. Maybe you want to tick off Striding edge, Scafell Pike or learn the navigation skills to go alone. We give you the confidence to go and do it.

Dark Sky Events

Experience the beauty of the night sky in one of England's best places for Stargazing - the Lake District. During the darker months of the year we offer exciting night-time activities.

Raft
Building

Challenge your team to build a seaworthy raft and paddle it across the lake! A fantastic activity for larger groups that will challenge your leadership, planning and problem solving skills!

Kayaking

Join us for an exciting guided Kayak trip and enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery surrounding Wastwater. Expect games, fun and laughter along your journey so grab a paddle and lets go!

People holding hands on Paddle Boards, Wastwater

Paddle
Boarding

Get ready for a unique guided adventure in the heart of Wasdale. Expect action packed fun and laughter as you paddle along the beautiful Wastwater surrounded by THE MOST spectacular scenery.

Winter
Activities

The Lake District is beautiful in Winter and we have a selection of outdoor activities that you can do all year round!
Perfect for banishing those winter blues!

Free Photos!

We take quality photos during your activity so you can share and remember your experience. All photos are sent free of charge at the end of your adventure on a link that is easy to share with others.

Amazing outdoor experiences in Lake District - here's what people are saying...

'' This was an epic adventure! The preparation was thorough, and the guidance was flawless but the best part was the absolute enthusiasm of the instructors, Al and Heather. It really felt like an old-fashioned adventure: setting off at dusk, the campfire & hot chocolate on the tiny island we paddled to and canoeing back in the pitch dark under the stars! Highly recommend this!'' -

Mary Suphi - 2024

"I wholeheartedly recommend this company. Adam guided my family (including my 8 and 9-year-old daughters) up Church Beck this summer. He has an excellent manner with children (and adults!), encouraging but not putting any pressure on them. My kids did jumps they thought they couldn't do, and loved it. We felt safe at all times and had a really great afternoon ghyll scrambling. The equipment is very good too. Thanks Adam!"

Jonathan Hammond - 2024

'' Bushcraft - This is a great activity if you want something slightly different from the normal stuff in the Lakes. Really friendly hosts and have loads of interesting things to do for adults and kids. Everyone on our day got something out of it. Great value for money and loads of fun. Definitely recommend it to anyone. Eating fish eyes wasn't expected mind you!"

Danny G - 2021

Ghyll scrambling is basically exploring your way up and down a river, climbing, sliding, swimming and jumping off big ledges into deep pools. Path to Adventure do a few trips, we did the Coniston Beck 14+ canyoning version and had lots of fun. The equipment provided was amazing and kept us warm. Our guide Adam was friendly, funny and informative. Such a cool way to explore a beautiful and vital part of the Lake District's ecosystem, sometimes fighting the rapids, sometimes letting the river guide you along. Would recommend it as a great activity which is a little different. It's adventurous but suitable for all the family and age groups (they have different trips catered this way) and I believe the Eskdale trip is the next step up in terms of fear-factor so that is where I will be heading next!!

Andrew Bridge - 2024

We have been awarded 'Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Award' for 5 years running!

Travellers Choice award-winners are in the top 10% of all listings and recognise businesses that consistently earn great reviews. They honour select accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently demonstrate a commitment to hospitality excellence.