DATE: 24-26 May 2024
LOCATION: Lake District National Park
ACCOMMODATION: YHA Keswick
ABILITY: Level 3 (challenging)
PRICE: £350
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✓ 2 x nights accommodation at the wonderful YHA Keswick
✓ 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 (optional)
✓ Watch the sunset with us at the lake behind our accommodation (weather dependant)
✓ Morning group canoe adventure on the beautiful Derwentwater with guidance
✓ Post-canoe walk up to Hundred Year Stone (approx. 5km return)
✓ Followed by 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 Keswick, overlooking the River Greta and Fitz Park, with far reaching views to Latrigg and Skiddaw. YHA Keswick is a stunning, recently refurbished place for us to spend our adventure weekend in the North Lakes Fells.
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 no car parking at this hostel, but there is paid for on-street parking.
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
- 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 group hike up Scafell Pike in the Lake District, with trained mountain leaders
- Back to YHA to shower and get changed
- Group dinner at YHA
- Free time to relax or games night
Sunday
- Group breakfast at YHA
- Check out and drive to our morning activity
- Morning group kayaking adventure on Derwentwater
- Group lunch on Sunday to end our weekend together
- Free time to explore this beautiful area of the UK
Getting here
The venue for our weekend is in the middle of the Lake District National Park, just outside the town of Keswick, and around 30 minutes from Ambleside. The nearest station is Windermere, or if driving you can coordinate car-sharing in the trip WhatsApp group.
Closest train station
Penrith, Windermere
Address
YHA Keswick, Station Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5LH
BOOK NOW
Be quick – we’re limited to just 30 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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