Lake District Activities
Eskdale and its surrounding area is a perfect place to for outdoor activities.
West Lakes Adventure is based at the Woolpack Farm in the Eskdale Valley with easy access to Wastwater and Scafell Pike, we really could not be better place to provide a wide range of outdoor activities.
We provide outdoor activities for individuals, couples, families, groups, schools, colleges, stag and hen groups as well as business solutions and events for organisations. We tailor our outdoor activities to meet your needs, whether you are looking to run a half day programme, full day event, weekend or even full weeks or just book onto our half day activity sessions which run throughout the key school holidays.
Our activities include:
- Ghyll Scrambling
- Canyoning
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Stand Up Paddle Boarding
- Rock Climbing
- Archery
- Guided Mountain Wals "Skills on the Hills" with a Mountain Leader
- Guiding, Skills & Coaching sessions
Below is an outline of some of our activities. CLICK HERE to visit West Lakes Adventures website or get in touch to make general enquiries.

Ghyll Scrambing & Canyoning
We offer a half day Ghyll Scramble or "The Esk Extreme" which is a full day of canyoning.
Canoe on Wastwater
Voted Britain’s favourite view back in 2007, you will paddle beneath the splendour of the Scafell Massif, home to Scafell Pike England’s highest mountain, from your boat on England’s deepest lake.
These are half-day adventures, which will give you an introduction to paddling a canoe under the guidance of our experienced and qualified instructors.