AUGUST 9 - 16 - LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK

Backabush is going to the Lake District for a week of amazing mountain adventure!

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The Lake District is without a doubt the best part of England to enjoy the mountains. There is so much to do and the area deserves in-depth exploration so let's make it a proper summer holiday and go for a whole week!

The Lake District can not be beaten for mountain adventure in England with the highest mountains, hundreds of summits and exhilarating scrambling routes. Our plan is to base ourselves right in the heart of it on the shores of the lovely lake Buttermere.

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We have managed to secure some top quality accommodation deep in the mountains, offering sublime tranquility. Hassness House is operated by Ramblers Worldwide Holidays and is beautifully located in its own extensive grounds on Lake Buttermere. You can find sheep grazing and red squirrels scurrying around just outside the door. It is one of the most remote parts of the Lake District, has been recognised as offering some of Britain's best views and is a perfect starting point for some truly remarkable days in the hills.

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Accommodation is in one double, eight twins and three singles - sleeping 21 people in total. All bedrooms have been recently refurbished and are very comfortable. A delicious cooked breakfast, picnic lunch, freshly baked cakes and a three course evening meal is provided every day by our resident chef (except Tuesday when there is a buffet breakfast and we can choose any one of the local pubs or restaurants to visit).

The English Lake District is one of the most beautiful and dramatic walking areas in this country. A compact area of rugged mountainsides, high summits and open ridges, lakes and lakeside paths, it provides a great variety of wonderful walks for everyone, from the gentle ambler to the high peak hiker.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

7 nights quality accommodation (maximum 2 people per room).

All meals except dinner on Tuesday evening when we will visit a local pub to eat.

A choice of guided hikes by trained Mountain Leaders (http://www.mlte.org/content.php?nID=29) (MLTE) and qualified first aiders.

Financial protection in accordance with the Package Travel Law 1992.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:

Transport to the Lake District.

Dinner on Tuesday evening when we will visit a local pub to eat.

To confirm your place on this trip please use internet banking. The account details are:

Account Name: BACKABUSH XPLORERS

Sort Code: 090127

Account Number: 22440622

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IMPORTANT NOTE: We consider safety to be our number one priority and while we never take unnecessary risks, we do recognise that any outdoor activity involves a danger of personal injury or death. Remember that you should be aware of and accept these risks as you are responsible for your own safety and you should not undertake anything beyond your abilities. It is also your responsibility to be correctly equipped for the weather and activity you have chosen to participate in.

We recommend that everyone participating in outdoor activities obtain appropriate insurance. The BMC offer excellent policies for all outdoor enthusiasts at very competitive rates: https://www.thebmc.co.uk/modules/insurance/Landing.aspx .