DATE: 10-12 May 2024
LOCATION: Peak District
ACCOMMODATION: YHA Ilam Hall
ABILITY: Level 2 (moderate)
PRICE: £325
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✓ 2 x nights accommodation at the wonderful YHA Ilam Hall
✓ 2 x breakfasts, 1 x lunch and 2 x dinners
✓ Welcome and introduction with your OAG host
✓ Empowerment session with your OAG host
✓ Guided morning group hike to Dovedale Stepping Stones in the Peak District National Park
✓ Wander around Ilam Village, with a stop at Manifold Tea Room (optional)
✓ Afternoon bushcraft session with the amazing Naomi Naomi aka The Rambler’s Mistress (as seen on the TV show ALONE)
✓ Watch the sunset with us on the fields behind our accommodation (weather dependant)
✓ Morning alpaca trekking experience with our friends at Oak Moor Farm
✓ Group lunch on Sunday to end our weekend together
✓ Evening games night with the group
✓ 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: Saturday lunch is not included as we will be out – please bring a packed lunch with you, and you can store it in the YHA fridges overnight)
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Accommodation
Our accommodation for the weekend is the stunning YHA Ilam Hall, a stunning 17th-century Gothic manor sits on 84 acres of National Trust parkland, is full of character and nestled near the quaint village of Ilam – the perfect location for our adventure weekend.
At Ilam Hall guests can make full use of the cosy lounge and games room in the hostel’s main building and you’ll also find a handy self-catering kitchen to store your BYO lunch for the Saturday, plus drying facilities. Bedrooms are situated in the main building.
Our accommodation for the trip will be in 4-bed and 6-bed dorms, exclusive to our group. If you’re booking with a friend let us know and we’ll make sure you get a room together.
NOTE: There is car parking at this hostel, but it is limited and there may be other guests parking at the hostel too.
Food
Our meals for the weekend will be prepared on-site at YHA, for breakfast and dinner. Saturday lunch is not included, as we will be out during the day, so please bring something to eat for Saturday lunch, such as a packed lunch. On Sunday we will have a picnic lunch prepared for us.
Itinerary
*Please note this itinerary is subject to change, and is weather dependent.
Friday
- Check in to YHA and meet your room mates
- Welcome and introduction with your OAG host
- Empowerment session with your OAG host
- Group dinner at YHA
Saturday
- Group breakfast at YHA
- Guided morning group hike from Ilam to Dovedale Steps in the Peak District National Park (approx. 10km)
- Optional wander around Ilam Village and Manifold Tea Room
- Afternoon bushcraft workshop with the amazing Naomi aka The Rambler’s Mistress (as seen on the TV show ALONE). This immersive experience will equip you with essential survival skills, enabling you to thrive in the wilderness. From natural navigation to foraging and fire lighting techniques, immerse yourself in the art of bushcraft under the guidance of seasoned experts.
- Group dinner at YHA
- Watch the sunset with us on the fields behind our accommodation (weather dependent)
- Evening games night with the group
Sunday
- Group breakfast at YHA
- Check out and drive to our morning activity
- Morning alpaca trekking experience with our friends at Oak Moor Farm
- Group lunch on Sunday to end our weekend together
- Further free time to explore this beautiful area of the UK
Getting here
The venue for our weekend is in the middle of the Peak District, just outside the village of Ilam, and around 20 minutes from Matlock. The nearest station is Matlock, or if driving you can coordinate car-sharing in the trip WhatsApp group.
Closest train station
Matlock, Derby
Address
YHA Ilam Hall, Ilam, Ashbourne DE6 2AZ
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Be quick – we’re limited to just 25 spots on this adventure and expect them to sell out fast!
FAQs
What kit do I need?
- Hiking/outdoor clothing including trail running shoes or hiking boots
- A towel and any cosmetics and toiletries
- Waterproof jacket, plus hat
- Fleece or warm jumper
- Comfy clothes for yoga and a yoga mat
- Small daypack for hiking and/or when out and about
- Water bottle and snacks
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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