Scrambling/Hiking in The Lake District

This trip will involve hiking the lesser travelled areas of The Lake District.

The specific location will be communicated when you have signed up, but we will be taking grade 1 scrambling routes up some very well known peaks in the region.

Small group!! (Maximum 8-people)

Return Train Travel, Mountain Transfers, Food, Accommodation and Guided hiking all included in the cost - Just turn up at the pre-determined point in Manchester and enjoy!

This trip is suitable for everyone and no prior experience is necessary and the small group size will enable us to enjoy the tranquility of the area whilst enabling a flexible itinerary to explore the hidden gems that The Lake District has to offer.

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Itinerary

Please note that exact timings and order of activities are subject to change, based on the local conditions at the time

Friday - Meet outside Manchester Piccadilly train station at 7pm for a relaxing train journey to The Lake District. Upon arrival, we will check in to our hostel accommodation (exclusive use, single-sex bedrooms) for the evening and have a pre-trip briefing before heading to bed

Day 1 – Saturday

We will head out in to the mountains for a day of scrambling fun :)

Specific routes and area to be communicated after joining the trip.

We will then return to our accommodation in the heart of The Lake District and enjoy dinner and a drink in the local pub

Day 2 – Sunday

A hike & scramble ascent of another local peak before heading back to the train station for a departure back to Manchester.

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Accommodation:

Hostel accommodation (exclusive use, single-sex rooms)

Your minimum kit list should be:

• Small rucksack, suitable for day hikes
• Hiking boots
• Thick socks
• Hiking trousers (ideally waterproof) Non-cotton T-shirt
• Fleece
• Warm jacket
• Waterproof jacket
• Headtorch (and batteries)
• Warm hat
• Thick Gloves
• Sun glasses
• Water bottle
• Personal medication

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Cost: £295. To join, simply RSVP and pay the £100 deposit. We'll then be in contact with more details

Included in the price:

• Return train travel from Manchester
• All transport in The Lake District
• 2-nights hostel accommodation
• 2-days guided hiking/Scrambling by experienced and qualified Mountain Leader

Not included in the price:

• All food/drink
• Personal hiking kit
• Personal travel insurance

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All City Mountaineering trips are compliant with the 2018 Package Travel regulations (including financial protection)

Please be aware of our Participation Statement and Terms & Conditions prior to joining