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Alpacas and llamas are wonderful animals to spend time with. They work particularly well with children and vulnerable adults due to their calm, curious nature, individual and humorous personalities and of course their appealing appearance!

We have several activities suitable for people with mental and physical disabilities, our Private Alpaca Walks at The Lingholm Estate are a flat gentle stroll through private grounds which can be adapted to suit all abilities/mobilities including wheel chair users. We also have Meet The Alpacas sessions which last 40 minutes where you get to hand feed the herd and interact with them on their home fields. Please see below for ‘What to Expect’ for each activity :)

If you have any questions regarding requirements, the inclusion of carers, if you need assistance in accessing information or making a booking then please feel free to get in touch at [email protected] or call 017687 78328 (Mon – Fri 9.30am – 5.30pm).

If you are planning to visit with a charity or other third sector organisation we offer subsidised experiences upon request so again just get in touch!

Our activities

Some of our activities, due to their elevation and terrain are only suitable for people with appropriate fitness and mobility. Our herd & activities are also spread across several different locations, and as a result facilities and access can vary with each site, this is due to our model being in partnership with existing sites as opposed to having our own location open to the public – something which we hope to establish in the near future!

Featured below is a list of what to expect with each of our activities suitable for those with disabilities. Our aim is to be inclusive as possible and we are always looking to improve so if you have anything you’d like to discuss with us don’t hesitate to get in touch at [email protected]

Walking with Alpacas at The Lingholm Estate

Our guides will record your adventure with photographs throughout the walk absolutely free of charge!

  • Activity takes place at The Lingholm Estate, Portinscale, Keswick, The Lake District CA12 5TZ.
  • Prices start at £80 for 2 people walking 2 alpacas on a Private Walk (group discounts apply), and £35 per person on a Mixed Group Walk, 1 alpaca per person.
  • Under 10s can accompany for free on Private Walks and are not included in the booking numbers but must share with a paying adult.
  • No accompanying walkers. All visitors over 10 yrs must be paid for as part of the booking. For the benefit of the alpacas we like to keep the ratio of people to alpacas as even as possible.
  • No under 10s on Mixed Group Walks.
  • All visitors under 18 yrs must be accompanied by a parent as part of the booking.
  • Activity lasts 1.5 hours – walk 1 hour 15 minutes with a safety introduction at the start and feeding session at the end.
  • Groups of up to 12 walkers on Private Walks. Groups of up to 8 on Mixed Group.
  • Also accessible by Keswick Launch Ferry Service.
  • Mixed Group Walk everyday at 9am, Private Walks everyday at 9am, 10:45am, 12:45pm & 3:15pm subject to availability (summer hours).

Accessibility

  • Suitable for all ages.
  • The walk is a flat gentle stroll (at alpaca pace!) suitable for all abilities/mobilities and can be adapted for wheelchair users (Private Walks only).
  • If you require the walk to be adapted for any mobility issues or the use of a wheel chair please tick the relevant box during the booking process and leave details of any requirements in the space provided so our guides can plan your activity. If you’re unsure or wish to discuss further please get in touch :)
  • Site facilities include a large cafe & bakery with indoor and outdoor seating, washrooms and disabled toilets, carparking and disabled parking, walled garden, grounds, jetty onto Derwent Water.
  • The Lingholm Estate has a disabled toilet in their large cafe situated 50 yards from the disabled car park, all on level access. The cafe is located centrally on site and easy to access from our activity points.

Meet The Alpacas at The Lingholm Estate

Every Saturday and Sunday at 2:30pm (with extra dates during school holidays) you will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the alpacas.

  • Activity takes place at The Lingholm Estate, Portinscale, Keswick, The Lake District CA12 5TZ.
  • Prices start at £15 for visitors 12 yrs & over, £7 for children 4 – 11 yrs, and under 4s are free.
  • All visitors under 18 yrs must be accompanied by a parent as part of the booking.
  • The activity lasts 40 mins and involves hand feeding the boys on their home field (no mums and babies at this site) spending time getting to know the herd and learning lots from the guide!
  • Groups of up to 15.
  • Suitable for all ages and mobilities including wheelchair users.
  • Site facilities include cafe and bakery with washrooms & disabled access toilets, carparking and disabled parking, walled garden, grounds, jetty onto Derwent Water.
  • Also accessible by Keswick Launch Ferry Service.

Accessibility

  • Suitable for all ages and abilities/mobilities including wheel chair users.
  • If you require the walk to be adapted for any mobility issues or the use of a wheel chair please tick the relevant box during the booking process and leave details of any requirements in the space provided so our guides can plan your activity. If you’re unsure or wish to discuss further please email us at [email protected]
  • Site facilities include a large cafe & bakery with indoor and outdoor seating, washrooms and disabled toilets, carparking and disabled parking, walled garden, grounds, jetty onto Derwent Water.
  • The Lingholm Estate has a disabled toilet in their large cafe situated 50 yards from the disabled car park, all on level access. The cafe is located centrally on site and easy to access from our activity points.

Meet The Alpacas at The Lakes Distillery

Every Saturday and Sunday at 2:30pm (with extra dates during school holidays) you will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the alpaca girls and babies.

  • Activity takes place at The Lakes Distillery, Near Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth CA13 9SJ.
  • Prices start at £15 for visitors 12 yrs & over, £7 for children 4 – 11 yrs, and under 4s are free.
  • All visitors under 18 yrs must be accompanied by a parent as part of the booking.
  • The activity lasts 40 mins and involves hand feeding the girls on their home field, spending time getting to know the herd and learning lots from the guide!
  • Groups of up to 30.
  • New babies can usually be seen in late spring/summer.
  • Also accessible by X4 bus.

Accessibility

  • Suitable for all ages and abilities/mobilities including wheel chair users.
  • If you require the walk to be adapted for any mobility issues or the use of a wheel chair please tick the relevant box during the booking process and leave details of any requirements in the space provided so our guides can plan your activity. If you’re unsure or wish to discuss further please email us at [email protected]
  • Site facilities include award winning bistro with outdoor seating, gift shop, free car parking and disabled parking. Car park is located on a hill with steps and ramp access, there is also a disabled drop off point near the entrance.
  • The Lakes Distillery has public toilets located on the ground floor with level access. 3 men’s toilets, 3 women’s toilets and 2 disabled unisex toilets. Toilet height is 400ml/ 15.7 inches. A wide lightweight door is on the disabled toilet, there are vertical rails on either side of the toilet.
  • The Lakes Distillery’s Access Statement

What an amazing experience, I would recommend this to anyone, young, old, fit, unfit just try it. It was everything I was hoping and more!

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