Activities

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Activities

Walking

The Lake District is renowned for its fell walking, whether you’d like to summit one of the Wainwrights you can see from your window, or enjoy a gentle lake stroll, our location places you right in the middle. Speak to a member of our team in the boot room for guides on where to go. For those wanting more of a bespoke tour experience, we’ve teamed up with local expert Steve Watts MBE, find out more.

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Lake Swimming

The health benefits of cold water swimming are very well known. With our lake frontage you can step into the lake from your front door. We recommend lowering yourself in the lake slowly from our jetty to let your body acclimatise first. Extra towels are available in our reception and can be delivered to your room. For those wanting to build their confidence with cold water swimming, or perhaps to learn more about the benefits, we’ve teamed up with local experts Gilly, Vicki and Jonathan, find out more.

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Bushcraft

Experience the joy of outdoor living, including respecting and harnessing nature through learning ancient skills all within the wild setting of Graythwaite Estate, and with expert guidance from Graythwaite Adventure. Speak to a member of our team to make a booking.

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Off Roading

Enjoy a Land Rover off roading experience with the qualified team at Graythwaite Adventure. Drive around a course on the picturesque Graythwaite Estate overlooking Windermere. Speak to a member of our team to make a booking.

Land Rover's driving through the countryside

Clay Pigeon Shooting

Enjoy an afternoon of clay shooting in the beautiful Graythwaite Estate, with expert guidance from Graythwaite Adventure. Speak to a member of our team to make a booking.

Clay pigeon shooting gun

Axe Throwing

Give axe throwing a go under the guidance of the team at Graythwaite Adventure, set within the picturesque Graythwaite Estate. Speak to a member of our team to make a booking.

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Archery

Test your archery skills within the forests of Graythwaite Estate, with expert guidance from Graythwaite Adventure. Speak to a member of our team to make a booking.

A bow on an archery board

Garden Tours

Join Head Gardener Claire Farrington on a tour of our magnificent gardens. Planned and laid out by renowned landscape gardener Thomas Mawson, our gardens retain many original features. Visit our Gardens page to find out more and speak to a member of the team to see when Claire’s next tour is planned.

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Watch a Film

A selection of films are playing in our Cinema Room every day, if there’s something you’d like to watch just let our team know. Popcorn, sweets and ice cream is on hand too!

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Cruise around Windermere

Charter a luxury motor yacht with a dedicated crew on hand to make your day memorable whatever the occasion. Speak to a member of our team to make a booking.

A cruise at sunset

Sailing on Windermere

Charter a skippered yacht with Sailing Windermere, where your skipper will be able to teach you the basics of sailing, or simply sit back and be taken on a tour of the lake. Speak to a member of our team to make a booking.

A man and woman are standing on a boat sailing across the lake.

Herdwick Experience

Symbolic with the Lakeland fells, Herdwick Sheep have been taming the landscape for centuries. At nearby Yew Tree Farm you can learn all about these beautiful animals and how they have become so iconic in the Lake District. Speak to a member of our team to make a booking.

A happy woman among the sheep