Things to do in Cumbria

Pssst… Did you know we have over 1,200 Trails all over the UK? That’s a lot of exhilarating escapades! Explore one of our beautiful Trails in Cumbria and enjoy a fun day out with the whole family. Click the markers on the map above, check out the sites listed below, or find a specific place using the search bar. Read on for a hint of what’s to come on your Trail adventure… 

Treasure Trails are self-guided walks intertwined with captivating stories to entertain and educate your team of explorers, both young and not-so-young. Each Trail is navigated via a series of crafty clues, leading you to discover the secret code to solve your mission and save the day! From hunts for hidden treasure to spy missions that 007 would be envious of, you’re sure to pick a Trail to entertain even the trickiest of troops! Where will your first Trail take you? 

With plenty of places to visit in Cumbria and the Lake District, a Treasure Trail is a fantastic way to explore the county on foot. There are 23 Cumbrian Trails to discover, so you’re spoilt for choice in this beautiful area. From iconic Windermere Lake, the largest and deepest natural lake in England, to popular Keswick, with plenty to offer for locals and tourists alike, this is a vast area with copious winding paths to explore. Which Trail is top of your list? 

There are some spooky goings-on in Bowness on Windermere, so grab your fearless treasure-seeking gang and search high and low for the mystical gemstone and put the ghouls to rest, once and for all. Head up to Keswick, where a sketchy spy mission is underway - your help is needed to dot the ‘i’s and cross the ‘t’s (crack the secret code!) before it’s too late. Meanwhile, a ramble in Ambleside might lead you to uncover the clues to a riddle that has left the town’s detectives mystified. And if you find yourself in Kendal, you’ll be delighted to hear that there are three Treasure Trails, all with exciting mysteries waiting to be solved.  

When you’re looking for things to do in Cumbria or the Lake District National Park, make sure you add a Treasure Trail to your list! What’s better than navigating your way around a few miles of this spectacular area, with the best company and an intriguing story to follow? You’ll discover some hidden gems in this vast treasure trove of a county, and you’ll all have plenty of fun to boot. Grab your Kendal Mint Cake and your sense of adventure, and let’s get (code) cracking!  

Discover all of Cumbria’s incredible Treasure Trails in the list below. To find somewhere more specific to your location, scroll up to the top of the page for a map view, or enter the place you’d like to explore into the search bar.