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Get on the water or out into the fells. Another Place is made for adventure.
Ullswater, sheltered and quiet, with excellent water quality, is a perfect base for wild swimming.
7+ & 11+ years | £30 per person
Our fully qualified instructors tailor each session. Stand Up Paddleboarding is a great family activity.
5+ & 10+ years | £30 per person
Explore the bays and islands up and down the lake by kayak.
Amble or ramble, wander or hike. There are routes, footpaths, tracks and trails galore around Ullswater.
Bring your own or hire bikes. There are over 196 miles in the Lakes & Dales loop for you to cycle up fells and around the lake.
Learning to sail takes skill, but from here it couldn’t be easier to get started.
The fells in the Lake District offer some of the best running trails in the UK. Don’t take our word for it.
The Lake District’s Dark Sky Discovery Status means you can see more with the naked eye, including the Milky Way.
Fish for trout, perch and pike. All you need is a National Rivers Authority rod licence.
Trekking
Get on horseback with Park Foot Pony Trekking or Rookin House Equestrian & Activity Centre.
Daily cruises between Glenridding, Pooley Bridge and Howtown with Ullswater Steamers.
Things to see
The Lake District has a rich mix of heritage, cultural and family-friendly places to visit whatever the season.
Aira Force
Take the Ullswater Steamer to the new pier at National Trust-run Aira Force waterfall. A short 10 minute interactive walk up to the waterfall circles back to the car park and jetty Admire the views from the tearoom. A must-visit Ullswater gem.
Go ape at Whinlatter Forest
Swing through the canopy at Whinlatter Forest and enjoy a day out for the whole family. Ride zip slides and get to grips with an adventurous climbing experience in an awesome forest location . You can also get off road and enjoy an epic forest adventure with Go Ape Forest Segway.
Treetop Trek & Nets
Treetop Trek is treetop adventure, 40 minutes from Another Place. Swing, climb and balance your way through the woodland canopy then race down the 250m triple zip wire. Suitable from Ages 5+. Treetop Nets is for the younger ones. Bounce high in the trees on suspended nets with slides, ball pools and net tunnels. From ages 3+.