DATE: 6-8 June 2025
DURATION: 3 days
LOCATION: Lake District
ACCOMMODATION: YHA Wasdale
TRIP RATING: Essentials
ABILITY: Challenging
PRICE: £370pp
Join us for an exhilarating adventure in the heart of the Lake District. This unforgettable weekend includes a guided group hike up Scafell Pike, England’s highest peak, led by expert mountain leaders—perfect for ticking this iconic challenge off your bucket list! Then you can unwind with a refreshing post-hike wild swim at Wast Water, soak in a stunning lakeside sunset, and connect with fellow adventurers during an evening games night.
On the Sunday dive into a group water activity on Wast Water before wrapping up the weekend with a hearty Sunday lunch. This retreat promises breathtaking views, lasting memories, and new connections.
*From 2025, we have a new rating attached to all our trips. You can read more about our three trip styles here.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✓ 2 x nights accommodation at the wonderful YHA Wasdale
✓ 2 x breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 x dinners
✓ Welcome and introduction with your OAG host
✓ Empowerment session with your OAG host
✓ Guided group hike up Scafell Pike in the Lake District, with trained mountain leaders
✓ Tick off England’s highest mountain from your bucket list!
✓ Evening wild swim at Wast Water
✓ Watch the sunset with us at the lake behind our accommodation
✓ Morning group water activity adventure on the beautiful Wast Water
✓ 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 (Saturday lunch is not included, please bring a packed lunch, drink, snacks with you)
Itinerary
*Please note this itinerary is subject to change, and is weather dependent.
Friday
- Check in and meet your room mates
- Welcome and introduction with your host
- Welcome dinner
- Empowerment session with your host
Saturday
- Breakfast
- Guided group hike up Scafell Pike in the Lake District, with trained mountain leaders
- Post-hike wild swim at Wast Water (let’s dip!)
- Shower and change ready for dinner
- Evening drinks and socialising by the lake shore
- Dinner
- Games night and quiz night
Sunday
- Breakfast
- Check out
- Group water activity adventure on Wast Water
- Lunch on Sunday to end our weekend together
Accommodation
This 19th century country manor is every bit as grand as its name would suggest. This Cumbrian hostel is often cited as a favourite due to the impressive nature of the building, not to mention its breath-taking scenery which has earned the title of ‘Britain’s Favourite View’.
YHA Wasdale Hall is set right on the shore of Wastwater, England’s deepest lake, from the hostel you can see the expanse of the lake plus the awe-inspiring mountains beyond – perfect for getting away from the pressures of everyday life and relaxing in beautiful surroundings.
NOTE: There is car parking at this accommodation, but if you can car share with someone, please do. We love our planet!
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 all day, so please bring something to eat for Saturday lunch, such as a packed lunch.
Closest train station: Seascale, 8 miles away or Windermere
Address: YHA Wasdale Hall, Wasdale Hall, Wasdale, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1ET (what3words snatched.shudders.amending)
FAQs
What kit do I need?
- Hiking/outdoor clothing including trail running shoes
- A towel and any cosmetics and toiletries
- Waterproof jacket, plus hat
- Fleece or warm jumper
- 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. This will protect you in and run up to the trip in case you fall ill, or are injured and are then unable to make the event.
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Be quick – we’re limited to just 20 spots on this adventure and expect them to sell out fast!
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