Outdoor Activities in The Lake District

PURE EXHILARATION........ that's just what you feel after a day out at Holmescales Activity Centre whether you're part of a group of friends, a corporate team, a stag or hen party or a private party.

Holmescales Activity Centre has an impressive range of exciting and enjoyable activities set in 300 acres of the glorious Lake District. Ride quad bikes and Landrovers on our four-kilometre off road 4x4 driving challenge, play our multi-terrain paintball games. For more information on our range of outdoor activities, select a link from the list below:

Quad Biking
Our new fleet of 400cc fully automatic four wheel drive quad bikes are capable of doing over 45mph...

Off Road Driving
Experience 4x4 off roading in one of the most exhilarating venues in the Lake District...

Clay Pigeon Shooting
We offer enjoyable clay pigeon shooting tuition on three seperate sites...

Archery
Take aim at our purpose built archery shelter and receive excellent tuition in a safe environment...

Air Rifle & Pistol Shooting
Our air rifle and and pistol shooting activities are suitable for all ages...

Rally Buggies
This is your chance to take some high speed action with our new rally buggies 250 cc with alloy wheels...

Argo Cats
Try your hand at driving these fantastic 6 wheel drive amphibious skid steer all terrain vehicles...

Paint Ball
We can accommodate groups large and small - be it friends, corporate or stag days. Holmescales is a member of the UK Paintball Sports Federation...

Abseiling
A new activity for 2007. At Holmescales we have a 120ft abseil where you will feel pure exhilaration as you lean back over the edge...

Zip Wire
Holmescales in the Lake District is home to one of the largest zipwires in private hands...

Falconry
All our Falconry sessions are fully 'hands on' allowing our clients to get up close and personal to the most amazing predators on earth!...

Fly Fishing
A short drive away is the 2 acre fly-fishing lake provides a perfect place for beginners and experts alike...

Mountain Biking
New to Holmescales for 2007, mountain biking can be experienced with the full support of our qualified, experienced leaders...