Via Ferrata Extreme from Buttermere

FURTHER PLACES ARE NOW AVAILABLE BUT CONTACT US FIRST BEFORE MAKING A BOOKING.

Thrill seekers nirvana!!

Just 12 heavily subsidised places available so don't delay if you want to join in.

We have been asked lots of times to put this on and having already got plentiful accommodation nearby for a weekend it seemed churlish not too.

Yes, there is an easier version without the extreme tag but the vast majority of our members would be very underwhelmed by that and as both include safety attachment throughout what's not to like.

Special extreme elements include overhang descents, a Burma Bridge, and a daring sky ladder. You won't be disappointed.

The Via Ferrata Extreme takes around 3 hours but is very tiring so we feel the accommodation provided is essential. There are plenty of other options available to fill your weekend up like Canyoning and the Infinity Bridge or on Sunday you can join other members of the group for a mountain walk in the area.

Our imposing accommodation is quite amazing as well. Built as a hotel in Victorian times by a then well known historian and author who had written books about local resistance to the Normans in the 12th Century, it became a YHA in 1956 but remains much grander than most other hostel venues we stay in. You can't fail to be impressed!

Friday arrival at our accommodation is from anytime after 6pm

We shall be rustling up a delicious hot meal for Friday night with vegetarian option and poached salmon alternative 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's a long way to the offy!

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.

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

If choosing to travel by public transport the nearest mainline stations are Kendall, Penrith or Windermere and we could pick you up from one of those by prior arrangement. There is also a regular bus service from Keswick.

The cost OF £134 INCLUDING your place/accommodation on the Buttermere Weekend is now payable when you book via Meetup, to which must be added Meetup booking fees. You can also pay via BACS without Meetup booking fees.

Those who previously paid a deposit now need to pay their balances of £99pp without further delay or their places and deposits will be lost. Balances were due on 15/08/2025.

Account Code: 40848442
Sort Code: 56-00-61
Account Name: Peak Activities & Leisure Limited

Final balance reminders have been sent.

If you have to cancel with more than 28 clear days notice your full balance payment will be refunded. 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!

It would not be possible to provide the range of events we do or to cover the cost of insurance and now increasing Meetup fees if we were not a subscription based group which means paying an annual subscription of £10pa or a Life Membership subscription in which case further payments are not necessary.

If attending our weekends away as an unpaid or lapsed subscriber or as a non member guest you are required to pay an additional £10 when balances become due. This applies to all events starting on or after 1st January 2025

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Up to date availability on all of our weekends away is viewable at a glance at:-

https://www.peakmeetupgroup.com/weekends

Please address any questions about the weekend directly to gordon@peakmeetupgroup.com or via Meetup