Adventure Sports
If the scenic wilderness of Lancashire’s unspoilt countryside is bringing out the dare devil in you, you’ll be glad to know that there are myriad adventure sports in Lancashire perfect for adrenaline junkies. Get in touch with your inner Robin Hood as you hit a bullseye at Forrest Hills Archery or try your hand at clay pigeon shooting. Give yourself a noisy mudbath quad biking through some of Lancashire’s rivers and woodland, or go underground and experiencing a caving or gorge scrambling adventure.
If you want a holiday with a difference then action and adventure can be yours within the Lancashire countryside. Indulge your passion for outdoor activities, whether it be skiing, quad biking or kite surfing at the many specialist centres across the county.
Take a look below for a selection of Adventure Sports in Lancashire or use the search box on this page to find your perfect day out
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Air Sports
It must be the thrill of a lifetime to soar above Lancashire in a microlight aircraft or a hot air balloon. Now it is more affordable than ever and everyone of us can enjoy the delights of flight.
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Archery
Forrest Hills is home to one of the oldest archery names in the country the 'John O'Gaunt Bowmen' and hosts the annual FITA combination field archery competitions.
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Climbing
Lancashire has more than 6,600 rock-climbing routes - making it a popular destination for climbers. Follow the footsteps of many rock stars, by choosing your location and climbing to your own limits, at a grade to suit you.
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Quad Bikes and Off Road 4x4
Experience mud, river and woodland trails at one of Lancashire's specialist centres. Driving a true off road course is very challenging and exhilarating, whether you are a complete novice learning basic control, or a more advanced driver wishing to test your skills to the limit.
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Kite Surfing
With an array of beaches that take every possible wind direction and sea state thrown by the Irish Sea the Lancashire coastline is a haven for kite surfers.
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Water Sports
Lancashire is well served by rivers and canals. Canals meanders through beautiful countryside and some of the most spectacular locks and tunnels in Britain. If you want something more adventurous try diving, canoeing or powerboats.
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Skiing
Ski Rossendale is the longest dry-slope snowboarding and skiing centre in the North West, with spectacular views from its natural hillside setting.
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Laser Combat
With Laser skirmish evolving from Paintball and similar laser tag games, players from all ages can now enjoy a new tactical team sport, combining leadership, teamwork, communication skill development with most importantly... fun.
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Mountain Biking
Head for the woodland trails of Gisburn Forrest and Beacon Fell or try Pennine Lancashire for grit stone tracks.
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