Location Borrowdale, the Lake District

Group Size: up to 50 (please give approximation on booking)

Accommodation Style:     Large Comfortable Guest House.
(other accommodation styles are available please contact us via Enquiries)

The guest house is at the foot of the Borrowdale valley in the heart of the beautiful Lake District National Park. The centre is fully centrally heated and has a commanding position over the beautiful vale of Borrowdale. The house has a mixture of single and twin bedded rooms, all with complimentary tea / coffee facilities. The new management has added a bar to the comfortable lounges, so you can relax in the evenings. There is also a table tennis room in case you have any spare energy! Their catering has a good reputation amongst walkers for ‘good wholesome food’.

Thu   Arrival         Meet in the bar in the hotel

Fri     Full English breakfast 8.30 am, picnic lunch and a three course dinner 7.00pm

Sat    Full English breakfast 8.30 am, picnic lunch and 'Your Choice Eat Out'!

Sun   Full English breakfast 8.30 am, picnic lunch and a three course dinner 7.00pm

Mon  Full English breakfast 8.30 am, picnic lunch and a three course dinner 7.00pm

Tue   Full English breakfast 8.30 am and a picnic lunch

The typical walking programme:  The area is perfect for all levels and ability of walkers, with pleasant gentle strolls, and more challenging walks over the fells. To allow you to explore this region to the maximum during your visit WalkWise UK would suggest that you include the following areas into your itinerary:   

To allow you to choose a walk that suits you best, WalkWise UK will provide a minimum of two walks on each day, led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides. On both days there will be a hard walk of 10-12 miles and an easier walk of 6-8 miles with less ascent.  We can offer a full range of grades at this centre please check that the grades offered are suitable for your group.

Around the Guesthouse: Keswick is 8 miles to the north and is a delightful market. There are many museums and unusual shops. In the evening two pubs are within walking distance or you can simply relax. There are also other attractions and cruises to keep the non-walker entertained on this weekend. Please ask our guides on the weekend for any further information.

Group Size: up to 8 per guide

Accommodation: is in a guest house at the foot of the Borrowdale Valley in the heart of the beautiful Lake District National Park. The centre is fully centrally heated and has a commanding position over the beautiful vale of Borrowdale. The house has a mixture of single and twin bedded rooms, all with complimentary tea / coffee facilities. The new management has added a bar to the comfortable lounges, so you can relax in the evenings. There is also a table tennis room in case you have any spare energy! Their catering has a good reputation amongst walkers for ‘good wholesome food’.

Thu   Arrival         Meet in the bar in the hotel

Fri     Full English breakfast 8.30 am, picnic lunch and a three course dinner 7.00pm

Sat    Full English breakfast 8.30 am, picnic lunch and 'Your Choice Eat Out'!

Sun   Full English breakfast 8.30 am, picnic lunch and a three course dinner 7.00pm

Mon  Full English breakfast 8.30 am, picnic lunch and a three course dinner 7.00pm

Tue   Full English breakfast 8.30 am and a picnic lunch

Typical Scrambling Programme: This is an excellent opportunity to try some of the more exciting routes in the Lake District. Scrambling is best defined as ascending rock that is not difficult or steep enough to warrant the term Rock-Climbing. Scrambles often offer an interesting route to the summit that provides some excitement and can get you away from the crowds.

To enjoy this holiday, you must have had some experience of scrambling, a good head for heights and be reasonably fit. In addition to completing the scramble, we will also be covering up to 12 miles a day with up to 3,500ft of ascent.

The first day we will get out on the fells and try some relatively simple scrambles to allow everyone to practise their skills. Over the following days we should progress onto some of the classic scrambles of the Lakes, threading the needle and Sphinx Ridge on Gable, Skew Ghyll on Great End and Lords' Rake and Easy Gully on Scafell. There is plenty of great scrambling to be had, let's just hope that we get the weather.

Why not give it a try; if you find it is not for you, you can always switch onto the walking group who will also be about. Or please contact us if you want to chat about it!

Around the Guesthouse: Keswick is 8 miles to the north and is a delightful market town. There are many museums and unusual shops. In the evening two pubs are within walking distance or you can simply relax. There are also other attractions and cruises to keep the non-walker entertained on this weekend. Please ask our guides on the weekend for any further information.