Outdoor Activities

There’s never a dull moment at

Temple Sowerby House!

Come and stay at Temple Sowerby House Hotel and we will organise all manner of activities for you whether you stay as an individual or as part of a group.

The range of activities available is almost endless, so, to ensure you have a day to remember, it is helpful for us to know a little about what you would like to do and when and also an idea of your budget as some activities are of course more expensive to stage than others.

Also, some activities require a minimum number of people in order to go ahead, so you may be able to join a group of other like-minded (mad!) folk. 

Activities, such as shooting carry a minimum age & some driving based activities may require a full driving licence.  Full instruction is included.

To make the best use of the beautiful scenery that surrounds us here in the Eden Valley, activities are staged at various local sites, all no more than half an hour from Temple Sowerby.

To help start you off, here are a few examples.  Do call us for more ideas or to discuss your own particular requirements, we want to make sure you have a really memorable day out!

Option One:   Multi-Activity Day

Quad Bike Trek – 1 hour, Archery – 1 hour, Horse Riding – 1 hour, Argo-Cat Off-Road Experience – 20 minutes, Go-Kart Rally Cross – 35 laps

Group size 4 –10

Option Two:   Multi-Activity Day

Choose 3 or 4 activities from: 

abseiling, assault course, canoeing, climbing, orienteering, ghyll scrambling, mountain biking, raft building

Group size minimum 2

Option Three:  Climbing

Indoor climbing wall, Group size 2

Outdoor climbing lesson, Group size 1

Option Four:   Horse Riding

Arranged to suit, from 1 hour to full day

Option Five:   Off-Road Driving

Exclusive 2-hour session, for up to 4 persons, light refreshments can be arranged

Option Six:   Falconry

1½ hour session for up to 6 persons

Option Seven:   Clay Shooting

Exclusive 1½ hour session, up to 125 cartridges, for up to 3 people, light refreshments can be arranged

Availability of activities are subject to change

Outdoor activities in Cumbria, the Lake District