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City Mountaineering 10-Year Anniversary Easter Adventure

Easter in the Lake District | 3–6 April 2026

Celebrate 10 years of adventure with us!

Join City Mountaineering this Easter for a very special hiking trip in the Lake District – returning to where it all began, a decade ago! We’ll spend the Easter weekend exploring the fells from a truly unique base: the remote and beautifully isolated Skiddaw House Hostel, accessible only on foot.

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.

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

  • Meet at London Kings Cross for an 8:30am train to The Lake District
  • Transfer to Keswick and begin our hike into the hills
  • Arrive at Skiddaw House Hostel – our off-grid base for the weekend
  • Settle in, enjoy a communal meal and evening surrounded by mountains

  • Full-day hike exploring the surrounding fells (route TBC based on weather and group preference
  • Possible peaks: Skiddaw, Great Calva, or Blencathra (via a circular route)
  • Return to Skiddaw House for a relaxed evening and group dinner

  • Another classic Lakeland hike – maybe venturing toward High Pike, Carrock Fell, or a longer ridge route
  • Optional shorter walk for anyone wanting a more relaxed day
  • Celebrate the 10-year anniversary around the fire with drinks and memories (and maybe a City Mountaineering quiz)

  • Hike out from Skiddaw House to Keswick, finishing with a well earned cafe lunch
  • Short transfer to Penrith for the return train to London (arriving ~7:00pm)

Return train travel between London and The Lake District
3-nights accommodation (8-bed, mixed-gender room)
4-days guided hiking by a highly experienced and qualified guide
All food in the accommodation and whilst hiking (3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners)
Logistical support in The Lake District

Personal hiking kit
Food in cafes/restaurants/pubs
Any alcoholic beverages
Personal travel insurance

Note: The weather and ground conditions will not be known until closer to the date and full winter conditions, whilst expected at this time of year, cannot be guaranteed.  The trip will go ahead regardless of conditions (The only exception being if the prevailing weather is too dangerous e.g. Thunderstorms)

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Trip Highlights

  • Celebrate 10 years of City Mountaineering!
  • Stay 3 nights at Skiddaw House – the most remote hostel in England
  • Hike classic Lake District routes with a fun, supportive group
  • Experience true wilderness, away from crowds and roads
  • Enjoy a final day walk back to Keswick for a pub lunch before heading home

Our Hike Grading System

A simple difficulty rating, built on real feedback from asking over 1,000 participants who’ve joined more than one City Mountaineering trip.

This grading system gives you an honest idea of how each trip feels — physically, technically, and mentally — based on the experiences of people who’ve actually done it.

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