Signature Private Adventures
Private by default, designed around you.
Create your perfect signature adventure
Enjoy the beauty of the lake district
Welcome to Adventure Makers. We look forward to creating the perfect adventure for you in the beautiful Lake District. We are close to the shores of Windermere and just a short drive from Bowness, Windermere, Ambleside, Coniston, Langdale and Ingleton. Take a break from work with an adventurous trip planned by Adventure Makers. Contact us today.
your signature private adventures are built for people who want something personal, unrushed & well judged.
No mixed groups No conveyor belt No pressure to perform
Each day is shaped around;
Your experience level
Your confidence
Your energy
Your ambitions
That might be a gentle family day, a supported mountain journey, or a full on adventure with friends – all delivered with the same care and professionalism
signature private days – main categories
First Time Lake District Adventure – Half day (£250 min)
Lake District Classic Adventure – Full day (£400 min)
Lake District Explorer – 2 Days or more (£700 min)
“These are not off-the-shelf days. Every private adventure is shaped around the people taking part.”
What a private signature Adventure could include:
Mountain Journey and exploration
Introduction to Climbing outside on Real Rock
Ghyll scrambling up a beautiful Mountain Gorge
Learning to Abseiling from beginners little crags to towering 150 foot mega cliffs or even advanced waterfall Abseiling
A trip over the border into the Yorkshire Dales and take on the dark side – CAVING
Multi-Activity adventure Days
Training and personal skills courses designed for you
If you are not sure what fits best – ask us. We will help you decide
typical first time Lake district adventures
Dipping your toes in
Trying a new adventure activity with family and friends
Built around your group
No waiting for others to arrive
High quality kit (wet suits always washed, sterilised, and dried
Instructors use the same kit as you – quality for all
No missing out because other people cant manage
No feeling rushed or pressured to hurry up and not fully enjoy the experience
Families & Very Young Children (3–8 yrs)
Key reassurance:
- Slower pace
- Playful exploration
- Age-appropriate challenges
- Parents supported, not judged
“Adventure at child-speed.” achievement and enjoyment for the whole family
Example Classic Lake District Adventure
Explore a Mountain Journey in the Magnificent Lake District World Heritage Site and Stand on top of the World (its truly worth the effort)
Mountain journeys picked specifically for your groups experience and capability
Fully qualified and experienced mountain leader will support your group to get the very best out of the day
Making sure everyone is suitable equipped for the vigours of the day
Guide you choices in dealing with the minimum 10 degree temperature drop and increased wind speeds as you get higher
Take you on an interesting route that could include breathtaking views, delightful picnic stops, well regulated pace to keep the whole group together, little challenges to engage younger adventurers as well as fun scrambles for the more adventurous guided in a safe and calm manner
Even paddling in mountain tarns or exploring historic mine workings all guided safely by your personal experienced guide.
An All day mountain and River scramble (13+) for the fit and adventurous
Esk gorge – the best Lake District Ghyll Scramble
Over to the Dark Side – caving
Mountain Rock Climbing
Classic Double Adventure Day
Ideal for families Rock and Water – climbing and Ghyll Scrambling
Supported Adventures
For:
- Older adults 60-80
- Injury recovery
- Confidence rebuilding
- Big goals with help
“Where needed, we can provide additional support — including porters — so ambition isn’t limited by age or circumstance.”
the lake district explorer
These could include:
Typically an iconic mountain day followed by a thrilling water journey ghyll Scrambling
Teenage families Mountain Summit climb and ghyll day
Learn any activity to a higher standard with some expert mentoring and coaching
GROUPS & COMMUNITIES
Purpose: Clear, simple, trustworthy
Split into clean sections:
Scouts & Youth Groups
- Simple pricing
- Easy admin
- Proven model
- Repeat venues
Phrase:
“We understand young people — clear communication, appropriate risk, easy logistics.”
Schools
- Curriculum-linked
- Age appropriate
- Safeguarding clear
- Calm professionalism
Corporate & Community Groups
Tone:
- Team connection
- No forced fun
- Challenge by choice
Avoid:
❌ “Corporate adrenaline”
❌ “Push your limits”