Location:  Boot, Western Lake District

Group size: up to 26

Accommodation Style:     Budget Accommodation
(other accommodation styles are available please contact us via Enquiries)

The package is on a bed and breakfast basis only. Evening meals can be obtained from one of the traditional local Inns in the village. You should bring your own packed lunches, or food to make them up. There are facilities to store some food, should you wish to make up your lunches on a daily basis.

The centre accommodates up to 24 in two dormitories of 10 and 12 plus a private room for another 2. The rooms are equipped with modern style bunk beds. There is a large multi-purpose room that can be used as a dining room or lounge, and a drying room, toilets, four showers and a well-equipped kitchen.

This package can be 'self guided'.  However, if you want advice or guides (see Typical Guided Walking Programme below) simply  contact us!

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:   

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Muncaster Castle that 'guards the gateway to paradise'

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L'aal Ratty the most picturesque railway journey in the land

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Harknott Roman Fort protecting the pass

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Wastwater, the deepest lake

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Harter Fell

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Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain

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Wasdale Screes 

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.

What to bring: In addition to your walking gear, you will need to bring your own bedding, sleeping bags, pillows sheets and duvets, towels, your packed lunch and yourselves.