Outdoors

Tap into the great outdoors! We offer a range of activities to suit everyone both here at Flynne’s Barn and out and about in the stunning scenery of the Lake District National Park.

We partner with local experts to provide a range of adventures:

  • Canoeing – a fun, leisurely canoe session journeying the quiet bays around the shores of Derwentwater and visiting the islands.
  •  Infinity Bridge– take on the challenge of a high wire bridge up at Honister Slate Mine
  • Bushcraft– we run bushcraft sessions in our tipi. Learn how to start a fire, cook outdoors, learn stick whittling, wood carving and creating nature art.
  • Hiking- there are so many walks right on the doorstep
  • Abseiling, Rock climbing – adventures lead by local experts
  • Walk with Alpacas– meet these calming, friendly creatures and join them for a relaxed stroll in beautiful surroundings.
  • Mindfulness and Relaxation: Local fitness and health expert, Eni, offers a Relaxercise class with gentle exercises to suit all abilities and energy levels. We run our sessions outside when it’s sunny enough!

 

It was great fun to be in the field and go swimming in the river. Afterwards we enjoyed sitting by the campfire surrounded by the hills. It was so peaceful.
Sean Bradford-McCormac