Lake District Extreme sports, are they for you? ......For many people a gentle stroll around Wastwater or an ice cream while sat watching the swans on Windermere, is quite enough, thank you. But for others, the Lake District is the backdrop for something a lot more exciting.

Extreme Sports are now a major draw for many who come to cumbria, and I don't use the word 'extreme' lightly. Hanging off a cliff edge as you abseil down a rock face or driving the latest Land Rovers over some of the roughest yet stunningly beautiful hills in the country, really is an extreme way to get to grips with the Lake District.

Check out our guide to the latest thrills and spills the Lake District has to offer. This page is all about Lake District extreme sports, however I intend to cover many activities that dont fit in with normally perceived Lake District activities. They may not be as breathtaking as launching yourself over a waterfall in one of the new, 'Dagger Style' short canoes, or Kite Surfing over breaking waves (Yes, you can kite surf in the Lake District)... but activities such as Clay Pigeon Shooting and Quad biking are becoming ever more popular.

Many centers now include these activities in customised packages, and can tailor make a week end or short break to suit their visitors.

'Stag night' weekends regularly include Karting, Paintballing and Target Shooting as well as, of course, drunken debauchery for young men to kiss their bachelor days goodbye.

Read our guides to what the Lakes has to offer for those looking for that little bit more.

Chris Walker Mountaineering.

Based in Keswick, AMI qualified instructor and mountaineering enthusiast, Chris Walker runs CW Mountaineering. As a member of the British Alpine Club, Chris's passion for mountains and his skills in the field helped him create his climbing school. Because of its central location, Chris and his team have access to some of the best crags, gullys, rock faces and mountains in the whole of Lakeland, and with Chris's back catalogue of climbs including peaks in Nepal, South America and the Swiss Alps, visitors are sure to be in safe hands.

Summer courses offered include Introduction to Rock Climbing, Navigation for beginners, Leadership courses for people who want to take their climbing to the next level and Scrambling - a two day course that takes in route choice, guide-book interpretation, the introduction of rope and belay techniques and safe movement on the crags.

In winter, Chris and his team move north to Fort William in Scotland and offer courses on Climbing, Winter Skills, and Winter Mountaineering.

CWM can accommodate any level of climber from novice to expert and courses are tailor made for each party. For further details or any questions contact Chris by clicking on the link below.

Contact Chris on 07980 823419

Chris Walker 11A Bank Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5JY

Kankku off road 4x4 Driving adventures!

Kankku driving adventures take place on wild off-road trail routes here in the Lake District National Park. There are opportunities for individuals, groups and for those with their own 4x4's. they also develop and run professional conference events, team building and incentive programs for companies. Drive rough and rocky off road trails in breathtaking mountain surroundings, learn all the 4x4 skills and at the same time take in breath taking mountain scenery.

Due to the very nature of taking a heavy off road vehicle in to the mountains, paths tracks and roads can become extremely fatigued ... but Kankku's 'Fragile Earth' policy ensures the routes are driven in a way that preserves them for future generations to enjoy.

For 4x4 enthusiasts, Kankku offer advanced training and off road expeditions as well as courses for beginners. And if you have your own vehicle ... give them a call and have training in that.

For more details click the link below or contact them directly at ....

Kankku, Victoria Forge, Victoria Street
Windermere, LA23 1AD

Telephone - Office: 015394 47414
Telephone - Co-ordinator: 07074 526558

Email: nick@kankku.co.uk

Click here to go to the UK Kankku webpages.

Sunsoar Paragliding

Soaring over the the cumbrian fells harnessed to a "wing" must surely be one of the most thrilling ways of seeing the Lake District ... and Sunsoar can make this dream come true.

Dont get me wrong, you won't be tip to tip with eagles but weather conditions permitting, Sunsoar will get you up in the air on your first visit!!

Sunsoar has a dedicated team of professional instructors, with many years of flying and training under their belts. Combine this with an uncrowded training site and excellent classroom facilities and they can get you kitted out, trained up and "flying" all from the one center.

Their training equipment consists of a wide range of modern canopies to cater for all weights and abilities. A low student to instructor ratio enables them acurately to assess each individual, ensuring progress through the course at your own pace.

They offer courses for all levels ... including : Taster Days, Introductory Course, Elementary Pilot Course (EPC), and Club Pilot Certificate Course (CPC) ..... Click the link below for further details.

SunSoar Paragliding Ltd,
South Road,
Kirkby Stephen,
Cumbria,
CA17 4SY

Telephone - Office: 0870-199-7343
Email: info@sunsoar-paragliding.com

Click here for the Sunsoar website

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