DATE: 5-7 September 2025
DURATION: 2 nights/3 days
LOCATION: Lake District
ACCOMMODATION: YHA Ambleside
TRIP RATING: Essentials
ABILITY: Challenging
EARLY BIRD PRICE: £370pp*
*valid until 31/03/2025
*From 2025, we have a new rating attached to all our trips. You can read more about our three trip styles here.
Join us for an exhilarating adventure in the heart of the Lake District.
This unforgettable weekend includes a guided group hike on the Fairfield horseshoe trail, 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 the famous lake Windermere which shares its shoreline with our accommodation , soak in a stunning lakeside sunset, and connect with fellow adventurers during an evening games night.
On the Sunday dive into a group water adventure activity at Windermere before wrapping up the weekend with a hearty Sunday lunch. This retreat promises breath taking views, lasting memories, and new connections.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✓ 2 x nights accommodation at the lakeside YHA Ambleside
✓ 2 x breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 x dinners
✓ Welcome and introduction with your host
✓ Group ice-breaker session with your host
✓ Guided group hike on the Fairfield Horseshoe with trained Mountain Leaders
✓ Tick off one of England’s top trails from your bucket list!
✓ Evening wild swim at Lake Windermere
✓ Watch the sunset with us at the lake behind our accommodation
✓ Evening games night with the group
✓ Morning paddleboarding session at Windermere
✓ Lunch on the Sunday to end our weekend together
✓ 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)
Accommodation
Our accommodation for the weekend is the stunning YHA Ambleside, overlooking Lake Windermere, with far reaching views of the wonderful Lake District National Park. YHA Ambleside is a stunning, recently refurbished place for us to base ourselves for our adventure weekend in the Lakes.
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 there are limited spots, if the car park is full there is paid for on-street parking close by.
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.
Itinerary
*Please note this itinerary is subject to change, and is weather dependent.
Friday
- Arrive at our venue
- Check in and meet your room mates
- Welcome and introduction with your host
- Welcome dinner
- Group ice-breaker with your host
Saturday
- Breakfast
- Briefing with your mountain leaders
- Guided group hike on the Fairfield Horseshoe with trained Mountain Leaders
- Post-hike wild swim at Windermere (let’s dip!)
- Evening socialising by the lake shore
- Dinner
- Games night and quiz night
Sunday
- Breakfast
- Check out of our accommodation
- Group paddleboarding activity at Lake Windermere
- Lunch on Sunday to end our weekend together
- Goodbyes
Getting there
The venue for our weekend is in the middle of the Lake District National Park, just outside the town of Ambleside, and around 30 minutes from Windermere town. The nearest station is Windermere, or if driving you can coordinate car-sharing in the trip WhatsApp group.
Address: YHA Ambleside, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0EU
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I can’t wait to host you on another OAG weekend!
ou can see the terms and conditions via the above link.
Still have questions? Drop us a message on Instagram.
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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
- 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.
You can see the terms and conditions via the above link.
Still have questions? Drop us a message on Instagram.
