Get ready for a splash of fun with Keswick Adventures' raft-building challenge on England's scenic Lake District. Perfect for families and friends, this activity combines teamwork with breathtaking views.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have basic agility and balance but no advanced fitness required.
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History
The Lake District has been inspiring writers like Wordsworth and Coleridge for centuries, with its lakes and mountains shaping local culture.
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Keswick Adventures
Get ready for a splash of fun with Keswick Adventures' raft-building challenge on England's scenic Lake District. Perfect for families and friends, this activity combines teamwork with breathtaking views.
Keswick Adventures is an outdoor activity provider based in Keswick, England, offering guided adventures across the Lake District and nearby Barnard Castle. The company runs a diverse program of experiences—white water tubing and hydrospeeding at High Force on the River Tees, kayaking and canoeing on Derwentwater, paddle boarding, ghyll scrambling, canyoning, raft building, battle archery, archery, axe throwing, and full-day challenge events including the Keswick Adventure Challenge and the Ultimate Lake District Descent.
Keswick Adventures focuses on safe, instructor-led activities for families, groups, corporate teams and individuals. Activities include provision of safety equipment, qualified instructors, private changing facilities and a café on site for pre- and post-activity comfort. Several water-based trips run from Derwentwater; Barnard Castle experiences take place on the River Tees at High Force.
Safety and local knowledge are central to operations: instructors deliver briefings, demonstrate techniques, and supervise progression through waterfalls, rapids and cliff sections. Group bookings for corporate retreats, stag and hen parties, schools and family gatherings are supported with tailored itineraries and team-building formats such as raft building and the Keswick Adventure Challenge.
With a focus on accessible thrills and scenic Lake District settings, Keswick Adventures provides a broad set of outdoor experiences suited to novice through advanced participants, backed by local expertise and on-site facilities. Bookings are open year-round subject to weather and seasonal water levels, and Keswick Adventures adapts activity choice and safety measures to conditions, age, and ability to ensure an enjoyable and well-managed experience for all participants. Groups can book online.
Location
Keswick, England
Based in the Lake District
Expert Guides
Qualified instructors
Trained and insured guides
Tours Offered
13 experiences
Range of activities for all ages
Facilities
Private changing & café
Comfortable on-site amenities
Reserve kayaking, canyoning, white water tubing or team challenges now — check availability, group options and seasonal schedules.
Wear quick-drying clothes
Ensure your clothing dries quickly in case you get splashed or fall into the water.
Arrive early for safety briefing
Join the safety briefing early to understand all instructions before the activity begins.
Bring sunscreen
Protect yourself from UV rays, especially on sunny days, during outdoor activities on the lake.
Coordinate with your team
Effective communication is key to building a sturdy raft and winning the race.
Swimsuit or quick-drying clothes
Allows for comfortable movement and quick drying after splashes.
Waterproof sunscreen
Protects against sunburn during outdoor lake activities.
Water shoes or sandals with grip
Provides traction and foot protection while on the raft or in the water.
Towel
Useful for drying off after the activity.