Seasonal Lake District Xmas Walking and Social Weekend 2026

Always one of our most popular weekends of the year our 2026 Seasonal Celebration Break in the Lake District can't fail to be a great success.

This unbelievably lovely Grade II listed former mansion gets rave reviews from everyone who stays there. Close to Coniston and Esthwaite and in the heart of Beatrix Potter country there are loads of walks available and for cyclists the delights of Grizedale Forest as well.

Friday arrival at our accommodation is from anytime after 5pm but we will lay on a bonus walk for those who can arrive in the area for likely 10:30am to ensure we make the best of the day.

We shall be rustling up a delicious hot meal for Friday night with vegetarian option so no need to eat on the way and although we'll serve up about 8pm, there'll be plenty kept for those arriving a little later. If you require a bevy or three don't forget to bring this with you as it may be a long way to the shops.

Help yourself breakfasts and lunch packups are provided as is hot food Friday and Saturdays night but feel free to bring desserts, cakes and other goodies to share as well as your own drinks. Tea and coffee will be provided.

Saturday and Sunday routes and options will be discussed with everyone on arrival to ensure we are meeting overall expectations but there is loads to choose from.

This is intended to be a sociable event all weekend so expect a bit of party music both nights and if you play a musical instrument or can provide some other entertainment for us feel free.

Accommodation is single sex bunk rooms of a variety of sizes with full bedding provided but not towels.

A non-refundable deposit of £45 per person is payable when you book normally via Meetup, to which must be added Meetup booking fees. A balance of £99 per person will be payable via BACS (as below) 12 weeks before the event start date being 18th September 2026.

You can also pay deposit and balance together through BACS at the outset without booking fees but please advise that you are doing this so we can add you to the event participant list manually.

Please DO NOT pay deposits alone through BACS avoiding Meetup booking fees as this is not acceptable to Meetup and in the long run will make it impossible to continue providing the service we do through Meetup.

Account Code: 40848442 (balances or total payment only)
Sort Code: 56-00-61
Account Name: Peak Activities & Leisure Limited

If you have to cancel with more than 28 clear days notice the full value of the balance payment will be refunded. The deposit value will always be non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or postponed. No refunds will be provided to those cancelling with less than 28 clear days notice. ("clear" means does not include event start date or cancellation date!