Langton Adventure Centre was established as a charitable trust in 1970 by Canon John Thursfield and Thomas Edwin Langton. We are situated in the heart of the Lake District in the small hamlet of Hartsop, Cumbria, near the bottom of Kirkstone pass and close to Brotherswater. The purpose of the trust at the time and still today is for the centre: " to be used as and for an adventure centre for character training to help boys, girls and young people through their leisure time activities so to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society..." The centre was originally used for 'outward bound' type courses to enable young people to visit the lake district and enjoy walking, climbing, canoeing, sailing on the surrounding lakes and fells. The centre was established by charitable donation and fundraising and is run by the trustees and volunteers who have, over the years improved the accommodation and continue to do so. The centre no longer offers outdoor equipment and canoes, but provides an ideal location for groups to enjoy all the activities the lakes has to offer. The High Street range is within sight of the centre with Ullswater and Helvelyn close by. The area offers a multitude of local expertise in the whole range of outdoor activities. The centre can be hired by groups of all ages to enjoy the lakes and develop a sense of community.