LAKE DISTRICT TRIP (Nether Wasdale) / 2026, Sep 25-28
Details
£275 / 3 Ngts / Shared Room
Link - TRIP PHOTOS 📷
Perched deep within the wild embrace of the Nether Wasdale valley, beneath the brooding giants of Scafell Pike and Great Gable, this is your remote basecamp for a truly untamed adventure.
Step straight into one of the Lake District’s most dramatic landscapes – where towering fells rise sharply from the valley floor, clouds race across jagged summits, and the raw power of nature is felt at every turn. Trace the shores of Wast Water, its dark, still waters hemmed in by scree slopes and sheer rock faces, or tackle steep, lung-burning routes onto some of the country’s most formidable peaks.
Explore a valley where the terrain feels ancient and elemental – from craggy ridgelines and vast, empty expanses to hidden corners where waterfalls tumble and silence reigns.
From savage mountain drama to haunting valley beauty, every day here is big, bold, and unforgettable – in one of the Lake District’s wildest and most awe-inspiring corners.
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✅ INCLUDED
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- 3 nights shared accommodation in YHA Wasdale Hall / 4 beds per room
- 3 guided hikes
- 3 breakfast buffets / cooked & continental
Mixed sex rooms is a possibility.
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❌ NOT INCLUDED
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- Transport (car shares are essential for this trip)
- Lunches & evening meals
- Travel insurance
{LUNCH} - The hostel has a self-catering kitchen with fridge space. Given the remote setting of the Nether Wasdale valley, it’s strongly advised to bring a packed lunch for each hike – there are no suitable cafés nearby.
{DINNER} - Reservations will be made on behalf of the group to dine together in the evenings at local pubs.
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🏋🏻♂️ FITNESS REQUIRED
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All trails require good to strong fitness, capable of climbing/descending potentially steep hills & walking at a fast pace.
- Saturday – Demanding (5 paws)
- Sunday – Strenuous (4 paws)
- Monday – Moderate Plus (3 paws)
Link - HIKE GRADINGS EXPLAINED 🐾
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📅 TRIP STRUCTURE
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CARS will be required to get to all hikes.
- Day 1 – Arrive early evening / Drinks in hostel bar or drive to local pub
- Day 2 – Drive / Hike (Circular) / Drive / Pub dinner / Drive
- Day 3 – Drive / Hike (Circular) / Pub dinner / Drive
- Day 4 – Drive / Hike (Circular)
Monday hike will be complete by 14:00. Full trip details to be shared closer to the date.
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💰 COST & PAYMENT / £275
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£150 – (Non-Refundable Deposit) / £125 – (Balance due Aug 25th ’26)
To confirm your place on this trip use online banking. Your RSVP alone is not enough to reserve a space. Please use WASDALE as your payment reference. The account details are:
Name: JAMES WASMUTH
Sort Code #: 07 01 16
Acc #: 02162841
Only payment secures your place. Please email **tukitiger@gmail.com** after payment so we can confirm receipt. Thanks! :)
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🚙 GETTING THERE
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See information in the comments section below.
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⚠️ IMPORTANT
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By signing up to or attending this event you are confirming you agree to our ‘T&C's'.
Link - TERMS & CONDITIONS
Outdoor activities involve a danger of personal injury or death, extreme weather can also dictate an alteration to planned events for your own safety.
You should be aware of & accept these risks as you are responsible for your own safety & should not undertake anything beyond your abilities. It is your responsibility to be correctly equipped for the weather & activity you have chosen to participate in.
Appropriate insurance is recommended – BMC offer suitable policies.
Link - BMC