About this Event
Outdooraholics have hosted over 32 trips at this iconic mansion since 2013, making it the most popular hiking weekend of any Meetup groups in all of Europe. Let us show you why!
Welcome to the Lake District - a UNESCO World Heritage landscape that has captivated artists, poets, and adventurers for centuries. Our home for the weekend is a breathtaking Victorian mansion nestled on the banks of Lake Derwent. From here, we’ll explore England’s largest and most spectacular National Park, where rugged peaks reflect in pristine lakes, and every trail unveils stories of natural beauty and human creativity. Join us and discover why the Lake District is the birthplace of British mountaineering, attracts 18 million visitors annually, and has inspired legendary figures like Turner, Wordsworth, and Beatrix Potter.
HIGHLIGHTS
• A long weekend adventure – make the most of the Bank Holiday
• Stay in a historic Victorian mansion surrounded by lush woodland near Lake Derwent. We have hired this mansion exclusively for our group
• ALL hikes circular directly from the hostel – NO CARS required!
• Later Sunday start with a gentle hike after our party night
• Fully catered trip with delicious meals, including a group barbecue on Sunday
• Experience England’s largest National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Visit iconic spots like Catbells and Causey Pike with breathtaking views
• Discover diverse landscapes: rugged peaks, tranquil lakes, and lush valleys
• Explore the Newlands Valley, backdrop to Beatrix Potter’s tales
• Walk in the footsteps of mountaineering pioneers and Romantic poets
• Party on Saturday night with disco lights and speakers
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WEEKEND DESCRIPTION
The Lake District, with its tapestry of towering fells, shimmering lakes, and lush valleys, promises an escape into one of England’s most cherished landscapes. Spanning 2,292 km², this National Park boasts twelve of England’s largest lakes, its highest mountain and its longest lake. Its glacier-carved valleys blend natural beauty with centuries of human cultivation, from Norse villages to sheep-grazed hills.
Our base, a magnificent lakeside Victorian mansion surrounded by woodlands, has a storied past dating back to 1886, having sheltered political refugees and wartime evacuees. Today, it welcomes Outdooraholics, offering stunning views that have inspired generations of artists and adventurers.
We’ll hike iconic trails, ascend summits like Causey Pike and Catbells, and explore the Newlands Valley, where Beatrix Potter found inspiration. After meandering along Lake Derwent’s shimmering waters, we’ll stop in Keswick, a charming market town rich in Lakeland heritage.
On Saturday the mansion will transform for our Easter Party – a night full of dining, music, and dancing with disco lights and speakers
ITINERARY
Friday
Arrive in the evening at our Country Mansion Hostel and we have time for drinks and socialising.
Saturday
Hike: Causey Pike
Distance: 9 miles (14km)
Grading: Tough/Mountain
Ascent: 820m
Hiking time: 4.5 to 6.5 hours
Today we venture into the picturesque Newlands Valley, a landscape immortalized in Beatrix Potter's tales and rich with mining history. We ascend Causey Pike, a fell with a unique summit - a narrow ridge revealing breathtaking panoramas of Derwentwater, Skiddaw, and the surrounding fells. The trail winds through terrain that has witnessed centuries of human and geological transformation. Ancient scree slopes hint at prehistoric life, with rare fossil discoveries waiting to be found.
There is an option to shorten the route (self-guide), ensuring everyone can enjoy the magnificent landscapes according to their ability.
We return to the Mansion Hostel where we will enjoy a delicious dinner, followed by a disco.
Sunday
Hike: Lake Derwent
Distance: 9 miles (15km)
Grading: Beginner/Intermediate
Ascent: 170m
Hiking time: 4 to 5 hours
Today’s relaxed hike winds around the shores of 'Queen of the Lakes' - Derwentwater, offering views of its serene islands and fells mirrored in the water. We’ll visit the market town of Keswick, with its rich mining history and the world's largest pencil. There is an option to take a ferry ride to shorten the hike.
The day culminates with a tasty group barbecue back in the hostel.
Monday
Hike: Cat Bells
Distance: 5 miles (8km)
Grading: Intermediate
Ascent: 440m
Hiking time: 3 to 3.5 hours
Our final day takes us to Cat Bells. We’ll walk in the footsteps of Hugh Walpole, who called this area "a little paradise", and Beatrix Potter, who set her beloved character Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle on these very slopes. The summit offers a breathtaking panorama of Bassenthwaite Lake, Skiddaw, and the stunning landscapes that have inspired generations.
A relatively small hill, but a brilliant hiking day that leaves us at the hostel early afternoon with time to make the journey home.
COST & PAYMENT
£276 plus Eventbrite fee they charge including the guided hike and return train travel, click “Attend” to join.
Payments are refundable upto 7 days in advance, after that they are non refundable and non transferrable.
TRANSPORT, ACCOMMODATION AND START TIME
The trip starts at the venue and we are hiking from the hostel each day, so no transport needed during this trip. Whilst Outdooraholics cannot get involved with private lift shares, if you want to drive or request a lift share: - to offer/request lifts
There are options to get public transport to Keswick then walk or get a short taxi to the hostel - Outdooraholics cannot be responsible for your choice of transport or any issues with that transport option.
The accommodation address is at the top of this page, you are welcome to arrive from 7pm or any time later. No access possible before 7pm.
FOOD
Breakfast and packed lunches are included and will be provided for Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Dinner on Saturday and Sunday night is also provided. You will need money for drinks for the trip.
Breakfast is healthy and nutritious - typically cereal, porridge with fresh fruit, berries, nuts and seeds, fresh fruit salad, free range eggs, yogurt, toast and coffees, teas etc.
For lunch we provide fruit, crisps, cereal bars and a range of options to make your own sandwiches typically tomatoes, cucumber, houmous, peanut butter, honey, jam, ham, cheese and salami.
After the hike we enjoy Cream Teas - an English delicacy consisting of scones, clotted cream and jam, a tasty treat!
Meals are meat based with vegetarian options. To find out if the food being provided meets your intolerance/allergies/preferences/likes/dislikes etc, please email us. You are welcome to bring your own favourite items to meet specific requirements and there is a fridge and kitchen you can use.
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
• 3 nights hostel accommodation (6 bedded single gender rooms with 1x8)
• Breakfast and packed lunches on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
• Tea (including herbal) and coffee
• Dinner on Saturday and Sunday evening
• Hikes by trained guides
• Compliance with the 2018 Package Travel Regulations including Financial protection
THE PRICE EXCLUDES:
• Transport to and from the trip
• Drinks and personal expenses
SAFETY - Your guide is a trained hike leader. Outdoor activities involve a risk of personal injury. Please bring suitable hiking footwear and hiking clothes such as warm clothes, waterproof jacket and trousers - CLOTHING TIPS
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