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Visitors exploring the rocks in the Owler Tor area of Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors, Derbyshire
Visitors exploring the rocks in the Owler Tor area of Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors, Derbyshire | © National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

Outdoor activities

Whether you're interested in running, cycling, or watersports, take your pick from a range of outdoor activities at the places in our care and get ready for an adrenaline boost.

Top outdoor activities

Climbing the rocks at Froggatt Edge in the Peak Distrct, Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors, Derbyshire
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Top places to try out rock climbing 

Discover the best places around the UK for beginners and children to try rock climbing or scrambling, with qualified instructors.

Kayaking on Lake Windermere on New Years day at Fell Foot, Lake District, Cumbria
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Best places to go kayaking and canoeing 

From open seas to meandering rivers and lakes, there are plenty of spots where you can kayak or canoe. Find our top picks for water sports here.

Family cycling in parkland at Calke Abbey, Derbyshire in autumn.
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Cycle hire at our places 

If you don't have your own bike, you can still explore special places on two wheels thanks to our cycle hire facilities across the country – find cycle hire near you here.

The view across the lake towards the bridge from the Grotto at Stourhead, Wiltshire
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Top places to explore caves 

Discover some of the top places to visit with caves, from rugged countryside sites to the gardens of country houses.

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    Visitors walking among daffodils at Dora's Field, Ambleside, Cumbria

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