Lake District
Activities for Families
Looking for fun things to do in the Lake District with your Family?
Family time is precious. Spend some quality time with the family and have an experience you'll treasure and talk about for years to come. All our family activities are fun for everyone
Activities that include and entertain the whole family!
It's tough finding activities that everyone can do! Our activities are brilliant for the kids AND the adults so that everyone has a fantastic time together. We offer activities from 5 years upwards.
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.
Below is a helpful guide to our most popular activities for different ages of children. If you have more than one child, go with the activity that suits your youngest child.
Popular activities suitable for families with children aged 5+
Each of the activities below is either designed or can be adapted for young children. Our half-day activities are great for keeping children energised and entertained throughout the whole session. The venues are easy to access and are great for little legs.
Popular activities suitable for families with children aged 8+
Each of the popular activities listed above are either designed or can be adapted for children age 8+. Our half-day activities are great for keeping children energised and entertained throughout the whole session. Some sessions such as full-day Canoe & Bushcraft are better suited to slightly older children due to the amount of paddling required and things such as the motor skills required for delicate knife work.
Popular activities suitable for families with children aged 14+
Each of the popular activities listed above are aimed at families with older children children age 14+ or adults. If you have younger children choose the activity based on the age of your youngest child. Our sessions are designed to include the whole family from the youngest to the oldest so everyone will have a great time!
FAQ's
Can my children take part in activities that are quoted for older children?
In some cases, yes, especially if the age is very close to what we have advertised as suitable. It may be that a 9-year-old is very capable and confident, and attempting a large abseil such as Hodge close (Age 10+) may be the right level of challenge for them. We want children to have a great time with the right level of challenge that helps to build confidence and for them to go away with a positive experience wanting more!
Please do get in touch if you would like to book something with children of a younger age than recommended, or if you would like advice on the most suitable activities for your family.
Please note: If your child is a few years younger than the stated age, and you feel they are capable to do an activity, please contact us as we may be able to accommodate you on a private session (at an extra cost). Public sessions won't be suitable in this case, as others participating in that session will be expecting a certain age range of people to be attending.
How small does our equipment go?
We have an extensive range of wetsuits and safety equipment that will fit a small 5 year old and all sizes upwards.
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"We did the Church Beck ghyll scramble with our instructor Scott. We were part of a family group with ages ranging from 6-45 years. Scott had a wonderfully relaxed yet professional manner. He tailored our experience to meet the needs of everyone in the group; supporting the younger members while offering challenges for more experienced participants. He encouraged the children to take on leadership roles and be as independent as possible which, as a parent, was wonderful to see.The organisation and kit were fantastic.We just loved every minute of it!Can’t wait to book our next Path to Adventure challenge the next time we are in the Lake District."
John Udburg
"We did ghyll scrambling and a half-day canoe session and both experiences were exceptional. John, the guide was so experienced, knowledgeable and kind and was very patient with our youngest daughter who we were determined would join us on the excursions with her older sisters!
Nicky Russell
We spent a lovely afternoon canoeing on Coniston. It was a fantastic location and activity but our fantastic guide, Adam, made it extra special - he was knowledgeable, skilled and professional but also haf a great sense of humour so we all felt safe and relaxed and had lots of laughs. We thoroughly recommend Path to Adventure.
Tom L
"While we try to teach children about life, children teach us what life is all about"
Angla Schwindt