Easter in The Lake District
4-days
From £375pp
Celebrate 10 years of adventure with us!
Expect rugged beauty, star-filled skies, wild landscapes, and that signature City Mountaineering spirit. This trip is for those who want to mark a special milestone with a proper adventure, great company, and stunning views:
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Celebrate 10 years of City Mountaineering
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Stay 3 nights at Skiddaw House — the most remote hostel in England
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Hike classic Lake District routes with a fun, supportive group
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Experience true wilderness, away from crowds and roads
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Enjoy a final day walk back to Keswick for a pub lunch before heading home
Whether you joined us on that first trip or you’re new to City Mountaineering, this is a chance to be part of a memorable chapter in our story.
ITINERARY
Note: The following itinerary may be altered based on weather conditions and, in some cases, the days may be switched.
Friday 3rd April: Travel & hike in
Meeting outside London Euston train station around 10am, you will board the train for a relaxing journey north to The Lake District National Park
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Transfer to the Lake District and begin our hike into the hills
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Arrive at Skiddaw House Hostel — our off-grid base for the weekend
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Settle in, enjoy a communal meal and evening surrounded by nature
Saturday 4th April: Mountain Day 1
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Full-day hike exploring the surrounding fells (route TBC based on weather and group preference)
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Possible peaks: Skiddaw, Great Calva, or Blencathra (via a circular route)
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Return to Skiddaw House for a relaxed evening and group dinner
Sunday 5th April: Mountain Day 2
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Another classic Lakeland hike – maybe venturing toward High Pike, Carrock Fell, or a longer ridge route
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Optional shorter walk for anyone wanting a more relaxed day
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Celebrate the 10-year anniversary around the fire with drinks and memories
Monday 6th April: Return to Keswick and head home
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Hike out from Skiddaw House to Keswick, finishing with a well-earned pub lunch
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Short transfer to Penrith for the return train to London (arriving ~8:00pm)
Join us on this one-off trip!
We only celebrate our 10th Anniversary once... So this is truly a once in a lifetime trip :)
Whether you've been on one trip with us, or fifty, you are invited to join us for a weekend of hiking and partying in The Lake District National Park.
We will have multiple leaders to offer hikes from very easy, to very difficult (or simply just come along and hang out at the most remote hostel in England for the entire weekend)
What's included?
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Return train travel between London and The Lake District
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Road transfers in The Lake District
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4-days guided hiking
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Multiple guides to offer a range of hikes for different abilities
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3-nights accommodation (hostel or camping)
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All food when hiking and/or in the hostel
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Small Groups
94% are solo travellers and with never more than 8 people per trip we guarantee a personal experience for all
Off Track
With expert local knowledge and qualified guides we will take you away from the crowds, off the beaten track
Sustainability
Promoting train travel & using local produce offers a perfect balance of adventure and environmental sustainability.
No Hassle
Train travel, transfers, accommodation, any technical kit and guided hiking is included in all our trips