Lakeland Llama Treks

You're walking through the Cumbrian hills with a llama trotting alongside you, and yes, it's exactly as daft and brilliant as it sounds. Lakeland Llama Treks takes you out on proper woodland paths and open moorland with these impossibly tall, soft-eared animals who are far better company than they have any right to be. They're surprisingly calm and quite won't knock you over, despite their height.

The treks work for families with older kids and adults who fancy something a bit different from the usual Lake District ramble. Younger children might struggle with the pace or find the whole thing underwhelming after twenty minutes. The animals carry your packed lunch and do their thing without fussing, which takes the pressure off if you're not a confident walker.

It's the kind of experience that sounds bonkers until you're actually doing it, then you realise why people come back. You'll get decent views across Cumbrian countryside without tackling anything too gruelling. Allow a couple of hours for a proper trek rather than expecting it done in ninety minutes.

From Carlisle it's straightforward enough to reach, and if you're staying at High Hall Farm Campsite nearby, it makes a cracking afternoon out that breaks up the usual holiday routine. The novelty factor alone keeps it fun rather than just another walk in the Lake District. Weather-dependent obviously - wet boots and llamas aren't the most appealing combination.