DATE: 11-13 September 2026
LOCATION: Lake District
ACCOMMODATION: YHA Helvellyn
TRIP RATING: Essentials
ABILITY: Level 3 (Advanced)
PRICE: £385pp
This Lake District Hiking Weekend is a two-night, three-day adventure for women who want a challenge, amazing views and a boost of confidence.
We’ll start with a group dinner and ice breaker on Friday to get everyone relaxed and chatting. Saturday is the big day: Helvellyn via Striding and Swirrel Edge – the most iconic ridge hike in the Lake District. You’ll take on the ridge together, move with care and support before reaching the summit trig point (for some epic selfies!) with incredible views and a real sense of achievement. It’s empowering, unforgettable, and a brilliant “I did that” moment. We’ll rest that evening with an easy, chilled reset.
On Sunday, we’ll visit Aira Force waterfall and enjoy a refreshing wild swim in Ullswater before a final Sunday lunch together.
This weekend is about adventure, building confidence and discovering what you’re capable of with a group of women cheering you on every step of the way.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✓ 2 x nights in the epic location accommodation of YHA Helvellyn
✓ 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
✓ Guided circular hike of Helvellyn via Striding Edge
✓ Fully-qualifed and insured Mountain Leaders (with outdoor first aid)
✓ Evening rest and reset with your host
✓ Visit to Aira Force waterfall to take in the beautiful 20 metre waterfall
✓ Wild swim in the stunning location of Ullswater
✓ Lunch on Sunday before we end our epic weekend
✓ 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
- Guided full day group hike to tackle Helvellyn via Striding Edge
- Lunch (BYO)
- Free time to relax and connect with each other
- Dinner
- Quiz night (winner takes all!)
Sunday
- Breakfast
- Check out
- Visit the stunning Aira Force
- Wild swim in Ullswater
- Enjoy lunch, before heading off
- Gooodbyes
Accommodation
Our accommodation for the weekend is in the stunning location of YHA Helvellyn. Situated in a unique spot, 963ft up one the UK’s largest mountains, YHA Helvellyn is quite the base for our epic Lake District Hiking Weekend
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 – 14 miles away
Address: YHA Helvellyn, Greenside, Glenridding, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0QR
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?
Each trip has a style that describes the type of accommodation, transport, and inclusions you can expect, plus a rating to give you an idea of the physical challenge. This helps you know exactly what’s in store on each trip. You can check out what they mean here.
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 epic hiking weekend and expect them to sell out fast!
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