As people are genuinely having to watch their travel budgets this year, as the Government insists on clawing-in as much money as they can get out of us all, remaining within the UK may prove to be the perfect answer. With this in mind, how does Adventure Holidays in Cumbria grab you?

The Lake District National Park has a natural draw all of its own anyway, but there are also specialised adventure holidays available in the area that will certainly appeal to those who are looking for an adrenaline-pumping getaway. Activities range from abseiling and mountain biking, to white-water-rafting and even bungee jumping.

For a slightly tamer pursuit, there are miles and miles of hiking treks to conquer throughout the park and some of these will take you high up into the mountains of the area. Then, of course, there are the largest lakes in England to enjoy here and this opens up activities such as sailing and kayaking.

With a tremendous choice of accommodation available in the area, there is everything from small and cosy bed and breakfast properties, to more luxurious and opulent five star hotels. You may even decide to rent out your own private self catering accommodation in a comfortable and fully-equipped cottage.

You may also decide to get out and explore some of the charming towns that fall within Cumbria. Penrith, Windermere, Bowness, Ambleside, Keswick and Kendall are all very popular examples for you.