Sport & Physical Activity

Cumbria attracts lovers of outdoor pursuits, and you can enjoy the beauty of the county on horseback, under sail or surfboard. Climbing, walking and sailing are all available within the county. You can also find unique sporting activities in Cumbria such as Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling and hound trailing.

Cumbria County Council is host authority for the Active Cumbria Sport and Physical Activity Partnership. For more information on the role of the County Council in sport together with information on grants and funding for sport please contact Active Cumbria.

Visit the Active Cumbria website for more information: http://www.activecumbria.org/

Sports Development in Cumbria 

Team sports like, Football, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Hockey and Cricket are well provided for across Cumbria. Cumbria County Council's Education Service supports a wide range of sporting activities and sports development programmes in partnership with the 6 District Councils of Cumbria, National Governing Bodies of Sport and voluntary sports clubs. Cumbria County Council is host authority for Active Cumbria and for more information on the role of the County Council in sport together with information on grants and funding for sport please contact Active Cumbria.