DATE: 15-17 May 2026
LOCATION: Lake District
ACCOMMODATION: YHA Keswick
TRIP RATING: Essentials
ABILITY: Level 2 (moderate)
PRICE: £375pp
This adventure is a two-night, three-day trip for women who want fresh air, good company and time outdoors.
We’ll start with a relaxed group dinner on Friday to settle in and get to know each other. On Saturday, we’ll take the ferry across Derwent Water and hike the Cat Bells circular route, with time for a dip in the lake and sunset at Friars Crag. Sunday brings canoeing and paddleboarding, followed by a final lunch together before heading home.
This weekend is all about getting outside, trying new things, and sharing the experience with others. It’s friendly, easy-going, and the perfect way to reset in the Lake District.
*This weekend is also Keswick Mountain Festival and Outdoor Adventure Girls will be involved all weekend, so we will have lots of other things for you to get involved in!
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✓ 2 x nights in the perfect Lake District location of YHA Keswick
✓ 2 x breakfasts, 1 x lunch and 2 x dinners
✓ Welcome circle with your OAG host and fellow guests
✓ A hike briefing before our epic adventure begins
✓ Take a ferry across Derwent Water to the start of our hike
✓ A guided group hike to tackle to iconic Cat Bells
✓ Fully-qualifed and insured Mountain Leaders (with outdoor first aid)
✓ Take in the views Keswick and the magnificent Derwent Water
✓ Explore the jam-packed Keswick Mountain Festival
✓ Wild swim and sunset chats at Friars Crag
✓ Canoe session on Sunday morning on Derwent Water
✓ Lunch on Sunday in Keswick
✓ OAG host available throughout the trip
✓ WhatsApp group to connect with other guests
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
✕ Travel to and from the venue
✕ Travel insurance for the trip
✕ Any additional meals or drinks not stated above (note: lunch on Saturday is not included – please bring a packed lunch with you , which can be stored it in the fridges overnight)
Itinerary
*Please note this itinerary is subject to change, and is weather dependent.
Friday
- Check in to our accommodation and meet your room mates
- Introduction with the group and welcome
- Dinner
Saturday
- Breakfast
- Catch the ferry to the start of our hike
- Guided circular hike tackling the iconic Cat Bells
- Lunch (BYO)
- Stop off at Keswick Mountain Festival
- Sunset swims and chats at Friars Crag
- Free time to relax or connect with each other
- Dinner
- Quiz night (winner takes all!)
Sunday
- Breakfast
- Check out
- Take on canoeing on Derwent Water
- Enjoy lunch in Keswick
- Gooodbyes
Accommodation
Our accommodation for the weekend is the impeccably placed YHA Keswick. Overlooking the River Greta and Fitz Park, with far reaching views to Latrigg and Skiddaw, YHA Keswick is a stunning, recently refurbished Lakeland hostel. The hostel also features a brand new Riverside Bar and Restaurant ,serving a varied menu of great food and drink
Our accommodation for the trip will be in 4-bed and 6-bed rooms, exclusive to our group.
NOTE: There is limited car parking at this accommodation on a first come, first served basis but as always, we encourage you to car share where possible – we love our planet!
Getting there
Closest train station: Penrith – 17 miles away
Address: Station Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5LH
FAQs
What do I need to bring?
- Hiking/outdoor clothing including trail running shoes or hiking boots
- Swimwear and tow float (if planning on swimming)
- A towel and any cosmetics and toiletries
- Waterproof jacket, hat and gloves
- Fleece or warm jumper
- Small daypack for hiking and/or when out and about
- Water bottle and snacks
- Lunch for Saturday
- A sense of adventure!
What does the “style and rating” of the trip mean?
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Insurance
It is the attendee’s responsibility to have the appropriate travel insurance for this trip. Please let us know if you have appropriate travel insurance before the trip.
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Be quick – we’ve limited spots on this trip and expect them to sell out fast!
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